Kanchanburi Tour from Bangkok: Explore Thai History and 'Death Railway'
Khwaeng Makkasan
Immerse yourself in Thai history on a Kanchanburi tour from Bangkok. Visit a war cemetery, explore the JEATH Museum, and take a scenic train journey along the 'Death Railway'.
Duration:
13 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Bangkok - Pick up starts from 06:00-07:00 at hotel in bangkok
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Kanchanaburi - Reached around 09:00-09:30
3 hour of travelling to reached kanchanaburi from bangkok -
Kanchanaburi War Cemetery - 09:00 am Arrive kanachanaburi war cemetry.
The Kanchanaburi War Cemetery is the main prisoner of war cemetery for victims of Japanese imprisonment while building the Burma Railway. It is on the main road, Saeng Chuto Road, through the town of Kanchanaburi, Thailand, adjacent to an older Chinese cemetery. - JEATH War Museum - At 09:40 The Jeath War Museam was bulit in the form of a prisoner-of-war camp in world war 2. There is a collection of paintings and photographs as well as tool used in those days
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Bridge Over the River Kwai - At 10:30 visit Bridge over the river kwai.
The Bridge of the River Kwai Memorial Week is held during late November to early December every year, where there is an exhibition about World War II and the history and archaeology of the bridge. Folk performances, local goods markets, and other entertainment are also scheduled at the event. Situated not far from the bridge is Don Rak or Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, another important World War II-related place as it is where remains of the prisoners of war who had died while building the railway were buried. -
Tham Kra Sae Bridge - At 11:15 Train ride on the death railway.
Originally called the Thailand-Burma Railway, it earned the nickname \
What's Included
- Round trip transfer
- Train journey on the Death Railway (entry admission included)
- English-speaking guide
- Admission to the JEATH War Museum
What's Not Included
- Tip & Gratitude
Additional Information
This Journey provides an impeccable opportunity for you to delve into the fascinating and enlightening past of Thailand.
It comprises a stop at a military cemetery, which houses the tombs of around 9,000 Allied servicemen who lost their lives during the construction of the infamous ‘Death Railway’ and the bridge.
At the JEATH Museum, visitors will behold a reproduction of a Japanese POW compound, followed by a train ride along a picturesque section of the Death Railway.
Upon reaching the Wang Po station, near the Burmese boundary, a buffet lunch is offered.
Location
Century Park Hotel
Ratchaprarop Road
Meeting point time is 07:00am.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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