Kanchanaburi Hotels Resorts Accommodation
Kanchanaburi, which has mostly mountainous terrain, covers an area of approximately 19,473 square kilometers and is the third largest province in Thailand after Chiang Mai and Nakhon Ratchasima. Situated approximately 129 kilometres west of Bangkok, Kanchanaburi shares a border with Myanmar to the west, Tak and Uthai Thani Provinces to the north, Suphan Buri and Nakhon Pathom Provinces to the east, and Ratchaburi Province to the south.
Kanchanaburi is located at the point where two tributaries, the Khwae Noi and Khwae Yai meet and form the Maenam Mae Klong. This is the location of the notorious Death Railway and the Bridge on the River Khwae one of the worlds famous World War II sites which have been immortalized in print and film.
Kanchanaburi of Residents are engaged in agricultural activities. Most of the locals are of Thai ancestry with notable Mon and Karen minorities. Rural dwellers enjoy living simply and respecting nature. Moreover folk music and dances dating back at least 500 years are still performed today.
In north and west Kanchanaburi, the terrain is comprised mainly of mountains and high plains, with the Thanon Thongchai Range acting as a natural border between Thailand and Myanmar. The range is the source of Kanchanaburi's two most important rivers Maenam Khwae Noi and Maenam Khwae Yai, which form the famous Maenam Mae Klong. As a result, several of Thailand's largest Namtok (waterfalls) and most extensive wildlife sanctuaries are found in this area.
Route 1: a 2-hour drive along Highway No.4 (Phetkasem) via Nakhon Chaisi Province, Nakhon Pathom Province, Ban Pong, Tha Maka and Tha Muang (of Ratchaburi Province) to Kanchanaburi.
Route 2:drive along Highway No. 338 from Bangkok to Nakhon Chaisi Province then switch to Highway No.4 to Kanchanaburi.
Non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkoks Southern Bus Terminal daily every 15 minutes from 4 a.m. until 8 p.m.
First class air-conditioned buses (blue color) leave Bangkoks Southern Bus Terminal daily every 25 minutes
There are also buses leaving frequently daily for Kanchanaburi from Nakhon Pathom. The journey takes up to 1.5 hours. From Ratchaburi and Suphan Buri Bus Stations, there are several buses leaving directly to Kanchanaburi. The trip takes some 2.5 - 3 hours.
Ordinary trains leave Bangkoks Thon Buri Railway Station (Bangkok Noi Station) daily. Only 3rd class seats are available. The journey takes approximately 3 hours. For more information, call Thon Buri Railway Station at tel. 02 411 3102 or Kanchanaburi Railway Station at tel. 034 511285.
The weekend special train leaves Bangkok Railway Station (Hua Lamphong) at 6.30 a.m., returning at 7.55 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and on public holidays. The trip usually includes several stop-overs at Phra Pathom Chedi
(Nakhon Pathom), Death Railway Bridge, and a transfer (by minibus) to Phrasat Mueang Singh Historical Park, etc.There are also special steam trains operating between Kanchanaburi and Wang Pho.
For more information, call the State Railway of Thailand at tel. 1690, or 02 223 7010, 02 223 7020
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Blue Sapphire Golf Resort & Jewelry Location : Bophoi Price : 40.98 US$ / 1,300 Baht Breakfast : incl More Detail Blue Sapphire Golf Resort & Jewelry |
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Boutique Raft Resort Location : Saiyoke Price : 50.44 US$ / 1,600 Baht Breakfast : incl recommend More Detail Boutique Raft Resort |
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Dheva Mantra Location : Muang, Thamakham Price : 104.03 US$ / 3,300 Baht Breakfast : incl More Detail Dheva Mantra |
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Duenshine Resort Location : Muang, Thamakham Price : 43.19 US$ / 1,370 Baht Breakfast : incl More Detail Duenshine Resort |
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Felix River Kwai Location : Muang, Thamakham Price : 61.47 US$ / 1,950 Baht Breakfast : incl recommend More Detail Felix River Kwai |
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Hin Tok River Camp @ Hell Fire Pass Location : Saiyoke, Hell Fire Pass Price : 66.20 US$ / 2,100 Baht Breakfast : incl recommend More Detail Hin Tok River Camp @ Hell Fire Pass |
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Kao Nam Na Boutique Resort Location : Saiyoke Price : 91.42 US$ / 2,900 Baht Breakfast : incl More Detail Kao Nam Na Boutique Resort |
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Legacy River Kwai Resort Location : Dan Makham Tia Price : 44.13 US$ / 1,400 Baht Breakfast : incl More Detail Legacy River Kwai Resort |
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Mida Resort Kanchanaburi Location : Latya - Si Sawat Price : 50.44 US$ / 1,600 Baht Breakfast : incl More Detail Mida Resort Kanchanaburi |
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Momchailai Forest Retreat Location : Saiyoke Price : 43.50 US$ / 1,380 Baht Breakfast : incl More Detail Momchailai Forest Retreat |
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Monsane River Kwai Resort Location : Tha Muang Price : 37.83 US$ / 1,200 Baht Breakfast : incl More Detail Monsane River Kwai Resort |
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Noblenight Guesthouse Location : Muang, Thamakham Price : 31.52 US$ / 1,000 Baht Breakfast : incl More Detail Noblenight Guesthouse |
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Phatad Valley Hotel Location : Thongpaphum Price : 37.83 US$ / 1,200 Baht Breakfast : incl More Detail Phatad Valley Hotel |
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Pung-Waan Kwai Noi Resort Location : Saiyoke Price : 37.83 US$ / 1,200 Baht Breakfast : incl recommend More Detail Pung-Waan Kwai Noi Resort |
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Pung-Waan Kwai Yai Resort Location : Kwai Yai Price : 45.71 US$ / 1,450 Baht Breakfast : incl More Detail Pung-Waan Kwai Yai Resort |
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Raya Buri Resort Location : Tha Krandan - Si Sawat Price : 77.23 US$ / 2,450 Baht Breakfast : incl More Detail Raya Buri Resort |
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River Kwai Botanic Garden Location : Kwai Noi Price : 37.83 US$ / 1,200 Baht Breakfast : incl More Detail River Kwai Botanic Garden |
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River Kwai Hotel Location : Muang Price : 37.51 US$ / 1,190 Baht Breakfast : incl recommend More Detail River Kwai Hotel |
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River Kwai Jungle Rafts Location : Saiyoke Price : 37.83 US$ / 1,200 Baht Breakfast : incl recommend More Detail River Kwai Jungle Rafts |
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River Kwai Resotel Location : Saiyoke Price : 37.83 US$ / 1,200 Baht Breakfast : incl More Detail River Kwai Resotel |
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River Kwai Village Hotel Location : Saiyoke Price : 37.83 US$ / 1,200 Baht Breakfast : incl More Detail River Kwai Village Hotel |
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Royal Riverkwai Resort & Spa Location : Kwai Yai Price : 40.95 US$ / 1,299 Baht Breakfast : incl Special Rate More Detail Royal Riverkwai Resort & Spa |
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Saiyok Country Resort & Spa Location : Saiyoke Price : 37.83 US$ / 1,200 Baht Breakfast : incl More Detail Saiyok Country Resort & Spa |
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Saiyok River House Location : Saiyoke Price : 31.52 US$ / 1,000 Baht Breakfast : incl More Detail Saiyok River House |