Kanchanaburi
Although best known for its sobering role in WW2 history — with sites including the Death Railway, Bridge over the River Kwae (Kwai) and Allied War Cemetery — Western Thailand's Kanchanaburi has plenty to offer tourists wanting to stay a little longer.
The nearby Erawan National Park is home to a number of caves and one of the most popular waterfalls in the country — a 7-tiered series of falls with emerald green ponds and a head which allegedly resembles the Erewan, the three-headed white elephant of Hindu mythology. In the city, visitors can enjoy a Khmer temple ruins tours or explore the scenic River Kwae area, with peaceful bamboo raft journeys down the river available.
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13 daysFrom £2,015| Bangkok, Kanchanaburi, Chiang Mai, Ko Samui | |
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Family Escape to Thailand
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14 daysFrom £1,265| Bangkok, Ko Lanta, Kanchanaburi, Khao Sok, Ao Nang | |
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The River and the Railway
2-Day River Kwai Tour & Floating Raft House Stay in Kanchanaburi
2 daysFrom £246| Bangkok, Kanchanaburi | |
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