Kanchanaburi
Kanchanaburi is most famous as the location of the Bridge over the River Kwai, built by the Japanese army in World War II using prisoners and local conscripts. The great loss of life at the site is honoured with cemeteries, memorials and museums featuring POW artefacts. Walk on the remaining sections of the ‘death railway’ and visit the cutting known as Hellfire Pass.
Other nearby attractions include temples and the heritage buildings of the old town centre. Kanchanaburi is a day’s visit from Bangkok but slow things down with a mini river cruise taking in the mountain scenery. Combine Kanchanaburi with the photogenic Damnoen Saduak floating market, where fruit and vegetables are sold
