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Set in a fine landscape of limestone hills 65km northwest of Nakhon Pathom, the peaceful riverside raft houses of
KANCHANABURI
make this a popular and very pleasant travellers' hangout. Aside from the town's main sights - the Bridge over the River Kwai and several moving memorials to the town's role in World War II - there are several caves, waterfalls and historical sites to explore. A commemorative son et lumière River Kwai Bridge Festival is held here for ten days every November; it's very popular so you'll need to book accommodation and transport well ahead.
The Town
In spite of the almost impenetrable terrain, Japanese military leaders chose the River Kwai basin as the route for the construction of the 415-kilometre Thailand-Burma Railway, which was to be a crucial link between Japan's newly acquired territories in...
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Sights across the river
Several of Kanchanaburi's other sights lie some way
across the river
, and are best reached by bike. For Chungkai Cemetery and Wat Tham Khao Poon, both on the left bank of the Kwai Noi, either take the two-minute ferry ride (for pedestrians...
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