Kanchanaburi

Kanchanaburi is a town municipality in the west of Thailand and part of Kanchanaburi Province. The town covers tambon Ban Nuea and Ban Tai and parts of Pak Phraek and Tha Makham, all of Mueang Kanchanaburi District, and parts of tambon Tha Lo of Tha Muang District. Its location at the edge of a mountain range keeps it much cooler than the other provinces of central Thailand.

Natural experiences abound in the Kanchanaburi area, including fjords, mountains, forests, and lakes, as well as the northern lights in the winter and the midnight sun in the summer. Visitors can visit the Hellfire Pass which is a 500-meter-long portion of rock that 1,000 prisoners of war dug out to pave the way for the Death Railway. In addition, Jungly Erawan National Park offers a soothing counterpoint to some of Kanchanaburi's emotionally charged historical attractions, and the picturesque seven-tiered Erawan Falls are the star attraction. If you're up for a bit of exploration, check out the park's Tham Phra That Cave. You can wander through four cavernous rooms and admire the ancient stalagmites and stalactites. Try to arrive earlier in the day to beat the tour buses.

Location: Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand
Google Rating: 4.6/5