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Visit River Kwai Bridge (Kanchanaburi)

Overview River Kwai Bridge

Thai name : สะพานข้ามแม่น้ำแคว
GPS : 14.040735,99.503582 (See on the map)
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Also called Death Railway Bridge and subject of a movie, this bridge and the railway line that takes it have a heavy history. During World War II between 1942 and 1943, under the yoke of Japanese, thousands of prisoners were killed at work while building the section of railway track that should link Bangkok to Burma.

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Practical information about River Kwai Bridge

Try to be there when the train passes on the bridge, well, not on the bridge (even if it is possible, there are spaces provided to park on the side of the track) but on the river bank to see the train pass. I also advise you to cross the River Kwai Bridge completely. There is a large Chinese temple and the tomb of the Chinese soldier to visit a few minutes walk on the other side.

To visit River Kwai Bridge, you can also book one of the tours below.

How to get to River Kwai Bridge ?

If you have chosen a hotel in Kanchanaburi in town, you can probably walk to the bridge easily. Otherwise hire a tuk-tuk or cycle a rental bike (some accommodations offer them to their guests)

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Some tours going to River Kwai Bridge

E-scooter tour in Kanchanaburi Countryside

Offered in English

This 1h20 e-scooter tour will take you to discover the Kanchanaburi countryside, passing through local rice fields and farms, then to a café in an exceptional setting, before visiting a Chinese temple and arriving at the famous bridge over the Kwai River.

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E-scooter combo tour: countryside & Kanchanaburi Old Town

Offered in English

This 3-hour e-scooter tour combines the two offers: the countryside tour where you will go through the rice fields and the Kanchanaburi old town tour.

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Kanchanaburi: Death Railway, River Kwai Bridge & WWII Museum

Offered in English

This private Kanchanaburi tour from Bangkok focuses on WWII history. Travel along the historic route and discover WWII relics around Kanchanaburi from the Death Railway (Thai-Burma Railway), Bridge over the River Kwai, Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, JEATH War Museum, and more.

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Kanchanaburi: Erawan Waterfall, Death Railway, WWII Museum and River Kwai

Offered in English

Let's explore the famous historical city, Kanchanaburi. The highlight of the trip would be relaxing at the Erawan waterfall after the long historical day!

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Kanchanaburi : Cycling Along Local Farm and Learn Thai Culture at the Temple

Offered in English

Cycling on Thai farm you can relax your eyes with rice field, Banana farm, Papaya farm. Moreover, you will have to visit and learn Buddhist culture at the temple and relax inside the cave and also taste local food and fruit juice.

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Death Railway Tour in Kanchanaburi

Offered in English

Let's go and explore Kanchanaburi Province! Visit the River Kwai Bridge to the Death Railway and the beautiful and marvelous Tiger Cave in one day with me, your one and only Local Expert!

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