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Kanchanaburi
(River Kwai),
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Amphoe Sai Yok
Hell
Fire Pass
One part of the Death Railway during the World War 2nd., the
pass is located near Kilometer maker 66 on the Sai Yok-Thong
Pha Phum Road and now abandoned.
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Nam
Tok Sai Yok
A classic Thai song gained immortality by the way it eulogizes
the idylic beauty of Sai Yok Falls. Now a part of the National
Park, the falls are 104 kms. from Kanchanaburi on the Asian
Highway, which runs north from Kanchanaburi to its northern most
district Sangkhla on the Thai Burmese border. At km. 104 is the
left-hand entrance to the Sai Yok National Park on the bank of
Kwai Noi River.
The Sai Yok waterfalls are on the same
side of the river, to the left. To get the full visual impact
of the waterfalls, a new high-tensile wire-rope suspension bridge
has been strung across just the late last year for tourist to
across over for a view of the falls from the opposite side.
Accommodation in the form of raft house by this bridge is provided
for the tourists. Over on the side is a sand bank, from where
Sai Yok Falls could be seen full face, and appreciated.
Nam
Tok Khao Phang or Sai Yok Noi This waterfall is about
2 kms. from the present end of the "Death Railway" line which
is called Nam-Tok Station. It is about 77 kms. from Kanchanaburi
town. The trip to this place would be interesting for those
who like to try on the noterious "Death Railway" route once.
The countryside and the landscape are among one of the most
beautiful places in Thailand too.
However,
during the dry season (September-April) there is not much water
so you may not enjoy your swimming at the waterfall. Therefore,
the best period for playing around in this waterfall should
be within the rainy season.
There
is local bus service from town to place every half an hour from
6.45 am.-6.00pm. daily trip takes about 2 hours.. Riding on
the bus to this place is good sight-seeing for those visitor
who have enough time.
A
boat ride to Tham Kaeng Lawa and Nam Tok Sai Yok This trip will give you a very
pleasant and adventurous experience that could hardly be
forgotten. Along this part of the Kwai Noi is so rich with
scenic beauties and wild animals in the forest as well as near
by the riverbank. Kaeng Lawa Cave is one of you interesting
spots to visit. It is the biggest cave of the area and the
stalactites and stalagmites are so wonderful and peculiar by
nature creation. After this visit, you can start on again to the
Sai Yok Yai waterfall which is very enchanting for everyone. If
your time allow, It is a…must too.
You can hire a boat from Park Saeng Pier at Tam-Bon Tha Sao. A
round trip will cost 1,000-1,200 baht/boat. One boat could carry
10-12 persons. It takes about 2 ? hours upstream to Sai Yok an 1
? hours downstream (return-trip).
Amphoe
Sagkhla Buri
Erawan
national Park
65 kms. from Kanchanaburi along Route 3199, is the site of the
7-tiered Eawan Waterfall, widely regarded as being one of the
Thailand's loveliest cascades. The 550-square-kilometre national
park enjoys a mountainside forest setting. Dense bamboo groves
support numerous bird species. The park's other major attraction
is the spectacular Phrathat Cave which contains monumental stalagmites.
Bungalow accommodation and camping facilities are available.
One can get to this place by a local bus departing from the
bus terminal in Kanchanaburi near TAT office every 50 minutes
from 8.00 am.-4.00 pm. The trip will take about 1 hours.
Si
Nakarin Dam
Five
kilometers furter up the same road to Erawan Falls lies the Si
Nakharin Dam, an impressive major hydroelectric power plant
project. At the Dam-site,a sizable community of superbly planned
complex of project buildings, personnel housing, recreation
center and guest residences blend incongruously into the rocky
hillsides supporting the 300 feet high concrete dam.
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Kanchanaburi
Attractions
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Amphoe Sai Yok
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Sagkhla Buri |
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