Out Thailand

Central & East

Kanchanaburi

WWII history meets jungle and waterfalls two to three hours west of Bangkok. The Bridge over the River Kwai, the Death Railway, and the tiers of Erawan Falls.

9 guides Best: Nov–Feb

Know before you go

Top things to do Kanchanaburi mixes WWII history with jungle and waterfalls about 2-3 hours west of Bangkok. Things to Do in Kanchanaburi 2026: The Complete Guide →

Where to stay in Kanchanaburi

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Good Times Resort Kanchanaburi
★★★ Good Times Resort Kanchanaburi 9.24,390 reviews
River Kwai Bridge Resort
★★★★ River Kwai Bridge Resort 8.67,188 reviews
U Inchantree Kanchanaburi
★★★★ U Inchantree Kanchanaburi 9.04,164 reviews
HOP INN Kanchanaburi Building A
★★ HOP INN Kanchanaburi Building A 8.74,190 reviews
Sabai@Kan Resort
★★★ Sabai@Kan Resort 8.93,202 reviews
River Kwai Resotel Resort
★★★★ River Kwai Resotel Resort 8.54,660 reviews
Dheva Mantra Resort
★★★★★ Dheva Mantra Resort 8.64,020 reviews
Home Phutoey River Kwai
★★★ Home Phutoey River Kwai 8.63,629 reviews

Every Kanchanaburi guide

9 total

Things to do · 4

Bridge Over the River Kwai: History, Hours & How to Visit Hellfire Pass: Visiting Kanchanaburi's Death Railway Memorial The Thailand-Burma Death Railway: History and Riding It Today Things to Do in Kanchanaburi 2026: The Complete Guide

Practical · 1

Bangkok to Kanchanaburi: Train, Minivan, Bus and Car

Day trips · 4

Erawan National Park: Caves, Camping and Hiking Guide Erawan Waterfall: Complete Guide to the 7-Tier Falls Kanchanaburi Day Trip from Bangkok: Is It Worth It? Sai Yok National Park: Waterfalls, Caves and Raft Houses