Away from the grisly historical side, Kanchanaburi is an attractive town with vibrant night markets, walking streets, riverside parks and even a skywalk. The Kanchanaburi Skywalk was built during COVID at the point where the three rivers of Kanchanaburi, the Mae Klong, Phachi and Kwae Yaï meet. With being 12 meters high, it offers panoramic views of the river and the mountains beyond. The glass … Continue reading Kanchanaburi
Our heritage walk of Kanchanaburi is centred around the Pak Phraek Road area. This is the oldest community in Kanchanaburi, and its name is derived from the Chinese words Pak and Phek, which translates as the crossroad. When these homes were built they would have been beside the river. These days, they are a whole street further back running adjacent to the Sky Walk and … Continue reading Kanchanaburi Heritage Street and the Old Paper Mill
In 1942 Japan took Myanmar, or Burma as it was then, from British control. To secure a supply route to service their forces, they needed a rail link. Allied submarines patrolled the seas around the region, so that was ruled out. The rail link, however, would be no easier. The mountainous terrain, dense jungle, monsoon rains and threat of tropical disease would make the task … Continue reading Bridge Over the River Kwai
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