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Allied prisoners of war labour as part of the "Death Railway" linking Thailand with
Myanmar. Still in use today, the bridge was the target of frequent Allied
bombing raids during 1945, and was rebuilt after the war ended. The curved
spans of the bridge are the original sections.
War Museum
The museum, located near the River Kwai Bridge, displays the collection
of weapons, tools and utensils of the Allied prisoners of war and Japanese
soldiers during the Second World War.
The JEATH War Museum
This enclave in the riverside precincts of Wat Chaichumphon has been
constructed largely in the form of an Allied prisoners of war camp.
The name JEATH is derived from Japan, England, America, Australia, Thailand
and Holland. The thatched detention hut with cramped, elevated bamboo
bunks contains photographic, pictorial, and physical memorabilia dating
from the Second World War. The museum is open daily from 8.30 a.m. to
6.00 p.m.
Kanchanburi Town Gate
This is the remain of Kanchanaburi town built in 1833 during the reign
of King Rama III. It is located on Lak Muang Road near the meeting point
of the Kwai Yai and Kwai Noi Rivers.
The Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
On Saeng Chuto Road, opposite the railway station, it contains the remains
of 6,982 prisoners of war who perished during the construction of the
"Death Railway".
The Chong Kai War Cemetery
2 kilometers south of town, on the bank of the Kwai Noi River, this
occupies the former site of the Chong Kai Prisoner of War Camp. This
second cemetery is more peaceful, attractively landscaped, and contains
some 1,750 remains.
Wat Tham Mankhon Thong
Situated 4 kilometers from town on the bank of the Kwai Noi River. It
is well known for the incredible performance of the nun floating in
a deep pool. There is a small museum where a variety of ancient objects
found in the area are on display.
Wat Tham Phu wa
The monastery in natural surroundings, famous for meditation,
is 15 kilometers away from the provincial capital. There is
a beautiful cave with plenty of stalactites.
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Wat Tham Phu Wa
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Somdet Phra Sri Nakarin Park
Situated in Kanchanaburis Agricultural College at Tambon Nong
Ya, 9 kilometers from town, it is also known as "the
Stone Garden" which abounds with stones of different
sizes and shapes in its large area.
Wat Tham Sua and Wat Tham Khao Noi
Located at Tambon Muang Chum, 4 kilometers keyond Wachiralongkorn Dam,
these two adjacent temples house very beautiful Thai and Chinese style
buildings and huge Buddha images situated on the mount.
Wat Pa Lelai
This monastery is 18 kilometers away from the provincial capital. It
is located at Tambon Lat Ya which once was an ancient border town involved
in battles between the Thai and the Burmese during the Ayutthaya period
to the early Bangkok period. Another nearby temple called Wat Khun Phaen
houses a ruined pagoda dating back to the early Ayutthaya period.
Kanchanaburi Cultural Centre
The collection centre of human life styles from the past till the present
is displayed at the Rajpatara Institute of Kanchanaburi, 14 kilometers
out of town on the route to Sai Yok.
Ban Kao National Museum
The museum, some 35 kilometers from town, was constructed beside a Neolithic
burial site discovered by Dutch prisoners of war during the construction
of the "Death Railway". Specimens of Neolithic
remains are on display. It is open from 9.00 a.m. 4.30 p.m. on
Wednesday to Sunday and closed on Monday and Tuesday.
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