Kanchanaburi

Everything you Need to Know about Kanchanaburi

While it’s tempting to dramatise Kanchanaburi’s World War II history, there is in fact so much more to the city than the popular trios: Death Railway, Bridge over the River Kwae (Kwai) and the Allied War Cemetery. The city offers a range of delightful diversions, whether bamboo rafting journeys along the River Kwae, Khmer temple ruins tour, or a day out shopping at the gemstone village. The scenic riverside area sets the stage for a leisurely stroll but can also become loud at night due to music from karaoke bars and discos.

Although a year-round destination, the best time to visit Kanchanaburi is November to February, when temperatures are relatively cooler than the rest of the year. In the peak of summer (April), Kanchanaburi is one of the hottest places to be, so it’s best to avoid coming during that time.

Kanchanaburi Hotels - Where to Stay in Kanchanaburi

While the riverside is an all-time favourite place in the city, Kanchanaburi offers a whole lot more in terms of settings. Sai Yok’s lush mountain landscapes are peppered with jungle-raft-style resorts and guesthouses, while Thong Pha Phume is a haven for those in search of a quiet escape in the wilderness. Read More...

Kanchanaburi Tours

With at least seven national parks, and a history that moves Hollywood filmmakers, Kanchanaburi attracts visitors from across the globe every year. Explore its lush jungles on a bamboo raft, camp out in a riverside safari tent, or delve into its past by visiting the many World War II sites and memorials. Discover the best of Kanchanaburi from one of these tours. Read More...

Kanchanaburi Attractions

Peppered with a wealth of natural and historical attractions, Kanchanaburi features a host of sightseeing opportunities no matter where you go. World War II memories have a prominent presence in the city area, with a number of museums and war memorials dedicated to the many lives lost during the Japanese occupation. Read More...

Kanchanaburi Restaurants

Kanchanaburi’s dining scene is not the most varied. In terms of taste, though, it’s not lacking and looks often deceive. While most eateries seem to offer the same offerings, occasionally you come across a new crop of restaurants where creativity is definitely featured on the menu. Read More...

Kanchanaburi Nightlife

Kanchanaburi has an extensive lineup of bars and pubs along its riverside stretch, from the Allied War Cemetery to slightly north of the bridge. Most riverside guesthouses also operate their own bars and some, karaoke pubs which open until the wee hours. Nightclubs are more expensive and cater mostly for well-to-do holidaymakers from Bangkok. Read More...

Kanchanaburi Shopping

While the offerings at most souvenir stalls and open-air markets do not often stray beyond typical tourist knick-knacks, Kanchanaburi can be an exciting place to shop for quality gemstones. Here is the centre of Thailand’s gemstone mining industry, and Bo Ploi is one of the world’s largest production centres for blue sapphire. Read More...

Kanchanaburi Activities

Nature adventures are the main highlight of Kanchanaburi. Characterised by steep craggy mountains and a crisscrossing network of rivers, this verdant westernmost province retains the rugged wilderness feel that nature-starved urbanites and jungle explorers have long cherished. Read More...

Getting around Kanchanaburi

Kanchanaburi is very easy to navigate around in. From the city centre, Highway 323 (Saeng Chuto Road) runs straight through the province to the westernmost border at the Three Pagodas Pass, where it continues on into Burma, totaling more than 250km. Read More...

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