The bridge over the River Kwai is a very popular touristic attraction in the Kanchanaburi and usually it's part of a touring package including other sites like the Tiger Temple, the Erawan Waterfalls, a ride on the historic Burma train or a walking tour through Hellfire Pass.

We also decided to do such a tour because these sites tell an important part of Thailand's history and especially...

Kanchanaburi has a lot of things to see and the best way to explore this town is by packing some drinking water and a map and just walk through the different parts of the centre.

You will see a lot of historic was sights along Sangchuto Rd like the Japanese cemetery and the monuments dedicated to the fallen soldiers during WWII. Passing the Thawornwararam Cemetary on Thawomitee Rd...

Kanchanaburi is a popular place for touristis who want to go trekking and see a bit more of the rural Thai landscape. Kanchanaburi offers a great deal of sightseeing and played an important role in the Japanese occupation of Thailand during WWII.

During this period the world famous Thailand-Burma railway, now known as the Death Railway, was initiated. During the construction of...

In Kanchanaburi we stayed at Apple's Guesthouse which was recommended by the Lonely Planet guide and a very popular low budget accomodation choice. I tried calling weeks ahead but it initially it seemed the place was fully booked. After recalling a few times we found out the guesthouse in Kanchanaburi would be able to book us a cabin.

Apple's Guesthouse is a fine place to stay and I honestly don't think you'll find a better place for this price. We paid less than 10 dollars for the cabin. Of course the room wasn't too luxurous and you had to invent something yourself to make the toilet flush..At...

Kanchanaburi is situated west of Bangkok and lies within a more rural area. The town itself isn't too big but you'll find a nice street packed with bars, restaurants and little shops.

A nice thing to do and a very popular day tour is to go and visit the elephants. Now, it did wanted to ride an elephant but I kind of refused to go and take a look in those elephant sancturies where...