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River Kwai
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The area
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Restaurants
149 within 3 miles
Keeree Tara Restaurant
401
487 ft$$ - $$$ • Asian • Thai • Vegetarian Friendly
The Loft
248
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Asian • Thai • Vegetarian Friendly
Peppers
73
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • International • Asian • Thai
Kan Buri
253
0.4 mi$$ - $$$ • Steakhouse • Pizza • European
Coffee Conner
28
262 ft$$ - $$$ • Cafe
Miss Coffee
8
0.2 mi$ • Dessert • Cafe
Bussaba Coffee& Thai Restaurant
5
0.1 mi$ • European • Thai
Otop Lifestyle
12
491 ftCafe • International • Deli
The Floating Restaurant
18
145 ft$$ - $$$ • Thai
Duang Dee Cafe
2
0.1 miThai
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Attractions
25 within 6 miles
JEATH War Museum
870
457 ftSpeciality Museums
Bridge Over the River Kwai
4,288
0.2 miSpeciality Museums
The Thailand-Burma Railway Centre
1,474
1.5 miSpeciality Museums
Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
2,631
1.6 miCemeteries
Wat Thaworn Wararam
1
0.6 miReligious Sites
TMK Park Kanchanaburi
3
0.7 miShopping Malls
Chong Kai War Cemetery
158
2.6 miCemeteries
Kanchanaburi Night Market
139
1.5 miFlea & Street Markets
West Wonder Waterpark
49
1.1 miWater Parks
Giant Tree Kanchanaburi
183
Geologic Formations
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Siriwimon
Nonthaburi, Thailand5 contributions
The Bridge of the River kwai
Sep 2021 • Friends
The Bridge of the River kwai It is a tourist attraction of Kanchanaburi. It is a landmark of Kanchanaburi Province. rainy day Therefore, there are not many people. The weather is good, not hot The train passes at 10 AM and the train returns at 4 PM.
Written October 20, 2021
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Christina G
Ringwood, UK713 contributions
Historical must see
Feb 2020 • Friends
After watching film and reading books about the Bridge of the River Kwai during World War II it was an amazing piece of historical engineering to see. There is only one train that passes through each day so it’s possible to walk along the tracks both sides to take photo’s. It can be busy. There are plenty of places to eat and drink. If you are there around midday you will see the train arrive. We purchased a ticket to ride the train for an hour up the railway track which was very interesting viewing the countryside.
Written February 13, 2020
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WL Teo
Singapore, Singapore76 contributions
Be on the Bridge when the Train passes!!
Dec 2019
The bridge is full of historical significance, and the Bangkok - Namtok train still runs on it. Its fun just to walk along it, but to make it really exciting, time yourself to be there when the train actually goes onto it ... and stand on the platforms that sticks out all along the length of the bridge as it "zooms" pass (no worries, it goes really slow on the bridge so people can stay clear!). We did this during sunset (train is the one leaving Namtok at 15:30 to Bangkok) and you should be at the bridge around 5:30 latest, earlier would be safer, the one I saw crossed at 5:46 pm - see photo)
Written January 2, 2020
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frasercameron
London, UK110 contributions
Alternative way to visit River Kwau
Jan 2023
An alternative to an organised tour is simply to hire a car which can take 3 people for about 4,000 TB. This means you can leave when you want and not bother collecting people from hotels in Bangkok. The direct drive is just over two hours and if you do the cemetery, death museum and a walk on the bridge that is another two hours - so the whole trip can be done in 6-7 hours instead of 10 or more by tour groups.
Written January 23, 2023
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Jason Hogerzeil
Sydney, Australia34 contributions
River Kwai - Day trip, War Cemetaries, Bridge Walk, Train Ride - Booked Through Discova tours
Feb 2020 • Family
Picked up from Bangkok - 3 hr air conditioned car transport to Kanchanaburi. Stopped at the War Memorial, visited the cemetary and found family gravestone who sadly lost their life whilst building the Death Railway. Walked the Bridge over the river Kwai then Caught the train to Wang Pho station - finished with lunch at Praweenut Restuarant and then air conditioned trip home. Highly Recommend.
Written February 27, 2020
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Julie
United Kingdom156 contributions
Bridge over River Kwai - enjoyed the day
Dec 2019 • Couples
The day trip was £35 pp which included lunch. It is an early start but quite a relaxed day. The time at the museum/cemetery was slightly short but we do like to read everything ! The bridge was interesting even though obviously not the original (which can be seen in the distance down river). The train ride was good, the lunch was nice.
Written February 1, 2020
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Simon W
65 contributions
Kantenburi River Kwai Erewan water falls.
Feb 2020 • Friends
Kantenburi north of Bangkok. Great place to see the famous bridge over the Kwai and museums. The town is Small but the main street has good restaurants low cost and some friendly bars to visit in the evening.
You can take the train ride but watch the times they can change and you need one train out and one back not many in a day. We hired a car and went to death pass.
We Stayed in the bridge residency hotel very nice probably the best in the street and a stroll to the area of food and bars.
A 40min drive to Erewan falls, other transport available. It’s a couple of km up hill hike to the top falls as there are seven levels worth doing. Water is cold and refreshing for dip so take your swimwear.
Eating places and small shops at the car park so if you forget the swimwear you can get some or dry clothes.
Written February 28, 2020
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AngieTay
Singapore, Singapore499 contributions
Excellent experience to learn the culture of Death railway and river Kwai
Apr 2022 • Friends
Full of history and is a nice experience to walk the bridge. Did a day trip to Kanchanaburi from Bangkok. Took the train to arrive at River Kwai, thumbs up. If we have more time, will be good to stay over for a few nights to explore this province
Written May 1, 2022
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Bradley P
Sydney, Australia278 contributions
The junk around the bridge is a real disappointment
Mar 2020
I have seen some crappy sites in my days travelling the world. The area around the Bridge on the River Kwai is a disgrace. So much junk and garbage littered about. Nobody seems to care how bad it looks. I was such a disappointment. I would not dare eat anything in the area. They really need to clean it up and fix all of the broken footpaths, walls and general appearance.
Written May 26, 2020
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killay2015
Chicago, IL71 contributions
Remembering War Heroes
Oct 2018 • Couples
Took a one day trip from Bangkok
(A long drive, but so worth it)
Kittisak Toy, (Asia Touch Express)
Picked us up on a very comfortable van at 7 am).
First visited the Jeath War Museum
Was able to see how the POW’s were forced to live
Had some time after that to walk on the bridge over the River Kwai before boarding the what they call the Death Train.
Just a side note, we loved the hand carved soap decorations that were in wooden containers sold at the train station We enjoyed the train ride through the countryside of Thailand towards the Myanmar
Border
Once off the train we hike the Hellfire Pass. A somber feeling seeing how the POW’s and locals built this railroad and digging out the pass Hard to think of the 120,000 souls lost during the construction
Thank you Kit for a very educational
and enjoyable day. We have a lot to be grateful to the men and woman who fought for our freedom
Written November 3, 2018
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