Kanchanaburi Thailand | Kanchanaburi hotel | River Kwai | Tiger temple Kanchanaburi

The site of the Bridge over the River Kwai lies 130km (80 miles) west of Bangkok and is also the administrative centre of Kanchanaburi province, noted for its extraordinary scenic beauty. The town stands at the junction of the Kwai Noi and Kwai Yai, twin rivers which join to the form the Mae Klong. Upstream, the wooded valleys of both the Kwai Noi and Kwai Yai are literally scattered with caves, waterfalls and scenic sports. The town and the bridge can be seen on a day trip from Bangkok, but Kanchanaburi's bigger draws are its river resort hotels and river rafts which offer the best way to appreciate exceptionally lovely natural settings.

Major sights

• War cemeteries: Kanchanaburi War Cemetery on Saeng Chuto Road contains the remains of 6982 PoWs who died during the construction of the Death Railway. A further 1750 graves are at the Chong-kai Cemetery, on the opposite bank of the river southwest of town.
• JEATH War Museum: On Pak Phraek Road near the entrance to Wat Chumphon, this small museum, a reconstruction of a PoW camp, poignantly documents the horrors endured by the prisoners. Open daily 08:30-16-30.
• Wat Tham Mangkhon Thong: Approximately 4km southwest of town, the ‘Cave Temple of the Golden Dragon', famous for its nuns who meditate floating on their backs in a pool, is worth visiting for its hilltop cave temple reached via a long, steep flight of steps.
• Ban Keo Neolithic Museum: This small museum 35 km west of Kanchanaburi town contains Neolithic remains and utensils first unearthed at the site by Dutch PoW working on the Death Railway. Open Wed-Sun 09:00-16:00

• Erawan National Park: Located in the valley of the Kwai Yai 72 km (45 miles) to the north, this attractive slice of countryside is accessible by forest trail and has series of small waterfalls as its focal point. Buses for the 90 min journey to the park depart from Kanchanaburi town every 50 min 08:00-16:00.
• Sai Yok Noi and Sai Yok Yai Waterfalls: Set in the Kwai Noi valley, these waterfalls are more impressive than those at Erawan. Sai Yok Noi lies just beyond Nam Tok railway station, about 77km northwest of Kanchanaburi town. Sai Yok Yai has the added attractions of Kaeng Lawa Cave and can be reached by boat, a two and a half hours journey upstream from Pak-Saeng Pier.

Tiger Temple, or Wat Pha Luang Ta Bua, is a Buddhist temple in Western Thailand which keeps numerous animals, among them several tigers that can be petted by visitors. Walking with tigers is unique attractions that you can see there.

Hotel Kanchanaburi & Kanchanaburi Resorts

HOTEL DETAILS		RATES
	Baan Suan Fon Hotel     20/3 Moo 8, Kaengsieng, Muang, Kanchanaburi 71000 Thailand  River kwai     Traveler Review :    (0 from 5)	Start Rate : 1,080 THB
	Baanrai Rim Kwai     333 Moo 1, Bankao, Muang, Kanchanaburi 71000 Thailand  River kwai     Traveler Review :    (0 from 5)	Start Rate : 850 THB
	Comsaed River Kwai Resort     18/9 Moo 5 Ladya, Muang, Kanchanaburi 71190 Thailand  River kwai     Traveler Review :    (0 from 5)	Start Rate : 1,872 THB
	Duen Shine Resort     99/9 Moo 3, Thamakham, Muang, Kanchanaburi 71000 Thailand  River kwai     Traveler Review :    (0 from 5)	Start Rate : 1,404 THB
	Felix River Kwai Resort     9/1 Moo 3 Thamakham, Amphur Muang, Kanchanaburi 71000 Thailand  River kwai     Traveler Review :    (0 from 5)	Start Rate : 2,153 THB
	Hintok River Camp @ Hellfire Pass     109 Moo 9 Ban Had Ngew, Tambon Thasao, Ampur Saiyoke, Kanchanaburi 70150 Thailand  Saiyoke     Traveler Review :    (0 from 5)	Start Rate : 3,101 THB
	Momchailai Forest Retreat     291 M.4 Tumbol Thasao, Ampur Saiyoke, Kanchanaburi 71000  Saiyoke     Traveler Review :    (0 from 5)	Start Rate : 1,392 THB
	Pavilion Rim Kwai Resort     79/2 Ladya-Erawan Rd., Muang, Kanchanaburi 71190 Thailand  River kwai     Traveler Review :    (0 from 5)	Start Rate : 1,755 THB
	Pongsuda Chalet     61/1 Moo 1, Loomsoom, Saiyoke, Kanchanaburi 71000 Thailand  Saiyoke     Traveler Review :    (0 from 5)	Start Rate : 1,404 THB
	Pung Waan Resort & Spa Kwai Yai     72/1 Moo 2 Tumbol Thamakham, Amphur Muang, Kanchanaburi 71000  River kwai     Traveler Review :    (0 from 5)	Start Rate : 1,521 THB
	Pung Waan Resort Kwai Noi     123/3 Moo 3 Tumbol Thasao, Amphur Saiyoke, Kanchanaburi 71150  River kwai     Traveler Review :    (0 from 5)	Start Rate : 1,287 THB
	R.S. Hotel     254 Saeng Chuto Rd., Muang, Kanchanaburi 71000 Thailand  Downtown     Traveler Review :    (0 from 5)	Start Rate : 1,080 THB
	River Kwai Botanic Garden Resort     14/7 Moo 1, Baan Kao, Muang, Kanchanaburi 71000 Thailand  River kwai     Traveler Review :    (0 from 5)	Start Rate : 1,156 THB
	River Kwai Hotel     284/15-16 Saengchuto Rd., Muang, Kanchanaburi 71000 Thailand  Downtown     Traveler Review :    (0 from 5)	Start Rate : 1,140 THB
	River Kwai Jungle Rafts     Baan Tahsao, Amphur Saiyoke, Kanchanaburi 70150 Thailand  Saiyoke     Traveler Review :    (0 from 5)	Start Rate : 2,048 THB
	River Kwai Resotel     55 Moo 5 Tambol Wangkrajae, Amphur Saiyoke, Kanchanaburi 71150 Thailand  Saiyoke     Traveler Review :    (0 from 5)	Start Rate : 2,129 THB
	River Kwai Village Hotel     74/12 Moo 4, Tha Sao, Sai Yok Kanchanaburi Thailand  Saiyoke     Traveler Review :    (0 from 5)	Start Rate : 1,322 THB
	Royal Riverkwai Resort & Spa     88 Moo 2, Kanchanaburi-Saiyok Road, Kangsean, Muang, Kanchanaburi 71000 THailand  River kwai     Traveler Review :    (0 from 5)	Start Rate : 1,521 THB
	Saitarn Iyara Resort     5/9 Moo 4, T.Lumsum, A.Saiyoke, Kanchanaburi 71150 Thailand  Saiyoke     Traveler Review :    (0 from 5)	Start Rate : 1,418 THB
	Saiyok Country Resort & Spa     22/1 Moo 3, Lumsum, Saiyoke, Kanchanaburi 71150 Thailand  Saiyoke     Traveler Review :    (0 from 5)	Start Rate : 960 THB
	The Legacy River Kwai Resort     129 Moo 2, Klondoe, Darn Makham, Kanchanaburi 71260 Thailand  River kwai     Traveler Review :    (0 from 5)	Start Rate : 1,404 THB
	Xen Hideaway Kanchanaburi ( Formery Kasalong River Kwai Resort)     199 Moo2, Ladya-Srisawad, Wangdong, Muang, Kanchanaburi 71000 Thailand  Wang dong     Traveler Review :    (0 from 5)	Start Rate : 1,580 THB
	Yoko Riverkwai Hotel & Resort     148 Moo 1, Banwangpo, Lumsum, Saiyok, Kanchanaburi 71150 Thailand  Saiyoke     Traveler Review :    (0 from 5)	Start Rate : 1,170 THB