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What are the best attractions and transportation options near the Bridge in Kanchanaburi for a 2-3 day visit?

Kanchanaburi travel tips attractions Erawan Falls Hellfire Pass War Cemetery motorbike rentals local experiences

May 15, 2022

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Traveling to kanchanaburi tomorrow staying near the bridge , what else is near to visit or is it best to hire a motorbike to travel around, going to be there for 2 or 3 days 

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If you're staying near the Bridge in Kanchanaburi for 2-3 days, there are several attractions you should consider visiting. Key highlights include the Erawan Falls for a refreshing swim, the historical Hellfire Pass, and the Commonwealth War Cemetery, which offer a sobering insight into the area's wartime past. Visitors suggest taking the train ride from Kanchanaburi to Thamkrasae for a scenic view and exploring local temples such as Wat Tham Suea (Tiger Cave Temple). Renting a motorbike is highly recommended for flexibility in exploring the surroundings, with several rental options available in the area.

Dan *******

Take the 3rd class Nam Tok rail to hellfire pass. That was one of the most authentic things I ever did as a backpacker. Do not miss!

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Dan *******

It’s the Indiana jones type train that hugs the mountain side and goes through like jungle

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Janin ******

Dragon temple and cave

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Jo *******

All of the above. Was the monkey pod tree mentioned? To be fair I didn't read every post.

Or sack it all off and go up to Pilock. Drive stunning, place beautiful x

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Philip **********

There’s an underground temple worth seeing near there.

War cemetery also. Museum near bridge.

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John ********

The falls and hellfire pass..

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Shane *******

Deffo recommend having your own transport, we actually drove our forza there from Pattaya

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Gregg *************

Isn’t the tiger temple near kan???

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Mike *********

Take the river boat trip. Well worth the money!! Cheers

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Native ****************

Don't forget the Zoo with the Giraffes that love to eat out of your hands, the black panther that jumped from a rope to another 10 feet higher without hesitation and of course the baby tigers that love to fool around with visitors. Renting a motorcycle is not a bad option as it gives you the freedom to go anywhere. Safe travels!

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thanks mate

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Gregg *************

The death railroad story is quite sad and dark

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I think it is also tells us a lot ? My aunty,s Fiancee was a POW of the Japanese. He was very badly treated ,When he came home he was a broken Man.

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Gregg *************

yes how barbaric two leggeds can be if given the opportunity

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Gregg *************

Erawan falls was super cool

And worth it

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Gregg *************

Nice temples and there’s the war museum which I found depressing

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Andy ********

Go to the Wat Tham Suea (Tiger Cave Temple) anout 10km east of Kanchanaburi its stunning. Great coffee shop called Meena cafe behind to relax and view it also after youve been around the temple.

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looks cool, maybe easy to rent a motorbike to visit ?

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Andy ********

many scooter rentals available in Kanchanaburi and probably bigger bikes too but i didnt look.

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cool

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Paulus *********

If you go to hellfire pass get there early as you can when there is no one else about, it's very atmospheric,

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Philip *********

Erawan waterfalls is a definite, visit the cemetery and museum's, Hellfire pass and there are a few restaurants on the river next to the bridge worth checking out.

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Martin *********

The museum near the strain station. Hell fire pass.and boat trip.

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Clemens *******************

Take a ride on the train from Kanchanaburi to Thamkrasae

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Tangerine *********

Erawan Falls and Hellfire path. Both well worth it!!!

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@Tangerine ********

I have been to the the Erawen falls , It was so good to cool off after the very hot day . The Commonwealth War graves was a very moving place to pay our respects .

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Tangerine *********

indeed it is...

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Vili *********

I dont know near the bridge you staying but we book boat they take you north with the river and at some point they stop it and you can go swim in the river khwae noi

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John **********

Sai yok

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Hamish *******

Visit the War Cemeteries and Hellfire Pass Museum, very very humbling

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Brian *******

As suggested but also take the walk up to Hellfire Pass. Not too far but worth the effort. I also went to the Jeath Museum across a lane from the Commonwealth Cemetery

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Hamish *******

There is for the Chinese on the other side of the Bridge

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Hamish *******

Think it was for every live lost

There was Chinese and Thai's also used to build the Railway

Predominantly mostly POW's

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Hamish *******

Monument other side of Bridge

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Rob *********

Well done for remembering the Asian labourers. I don't think they have any memorials or cemeteries. They were just taken from their families. " About 60,000 Allied POWs and tens of thousands of civilian workers were forced to provide the labour This led to the deaths of more than 12,000 POWs and about 90,000 civilian workers". Copied from

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Hamish *******

On the other side of the Bridge

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Yeah,I did the walk up to Hellfire Pass,seeing the old sleepers and the Obelisk dedicated to those who tragically lost their lives.

As I said very humbling

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Brian *******

the stat that got me is that 1 prisoner died for every sleeper laid.

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Diana **********

Good Times Resort the best in town with a fantastic restaurant overlooking the river if you want something cheaper then VNGuesthouse sleeping on the water. If you want to visit and support an ethical elephant sanctuary visit Somboonlegacy.org a 100% hands off sanctuary

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Ashley ********

Skyresort 500 baht with pool

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agree with this, i have stayed there, good location, short walk everywhere. decent rooms. Good coffee over the road as well.

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Ashley ********

And the pool isnt dirty or falling apartt. Right roujd corner form cemetery . Rooms are pleasant . Have covered parking

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Peter *********

Hi what name hotel pls as looking g to go soon

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@Peter ********

Felix river khwae resort

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Peter *********

thank you ka

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