When we think about Thailand, often the bustling streets of Bangkok and the heavenly beaches of the south of the country come to our mind. Oddly, we forget that Thailand is a country with a thousand attractions and has so many beautiful places to discover. Of these, Kanchanaburi province deserves a subject in its own right. This is the purpose of this article: to make you discover this enchanted place of Thailand.
- Kanchanaburi, in a few words
A mountainous area, Kanchanaburi is located in the valley of the Kwai River, 120 km north of Bangkok, a 3-hour drive. Geographically speaking, it is the 3rd largest province of Thailand just after Chiang Mai and Nakhon Rachasima. Nearly all the inhabitants (there are more than 52,000 inhabitants in Kanchanaburi) are of Thai origin and lead a simple life while having a great respect for the environment. In terms of climate, Kanchanaburi generally has only two seasons (rainy from mid-June to mid-December and extremely dry from mid-December to mid-June).
- Kanchanaburi, a nature destination
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If you want to enjoy a holiday in nature in Thailand, Kanchanaburi is the ideal destination. From natural caves to pristine forests to rivers and waterfalls, everything is available. National parks and wildlife sanctuaries (elephant sanctuaries or animal-friendly elephant camps.
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The Erawan National Park certainly deserves special mention as it is one of the most beautiful in Thailand. Its culmination is without doubt the spectacular waterfalls one of the iconic sites of Kanchanaburi province.
- Kanchanaburi, a real gold mine for history buffs
Especially if you want to know more about the history of the Second World War, you are in Kanchanaburi at the right place. Several sites and monuments tracing the time of this historical period are available. The must-sees are surely the Death Railway, whose construction has caused the deaths of a dozen thousand prisoners of war and a hundred thousand workers, as well as the center of the Thailand-Thailand Railway. Burma and the military museum of JEATH. In these two renowned museums, you will have a detailed overview of what Kanchanaburi suffered during the war.
Besides Kanchanaburi, Thailand still has other unique places that will definitely fascinate you. If you have enough time, what better than to visit them one by one?
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The woodland and wild region of Kanchanaburi, in western Thailand, presents an environment that is still preserved, varied and easily accessible. Safarine tour shares his passion for this region, its nature, its refreshing waterfalls, its wildlife and its inhabitants.
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The woodland and wild region of Kanchanaburi, in western Thailand, presents an environment that is still preserved, varied and easily accessible. Safarine tour shares his passion for this region, its nature, its refreshing waterfalls, its wildlife and its inhabitants.
List of tours ...
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