Kanchanaburi's famous Bridge on the River Kwai and the beginning of
the Death Railway is a poignant reminder of the thousands of POW's and
forced laborers who lost their lives in the Second World War. This
full day guided tour from Bangkok also includes a visit to the war
museum and the opportunity to ride a local train.
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Fascinating, nostalgic and memorable sums up this full day tour to
Kanchanaburi, 80 miles (130 kilometers) west of Bangkok. The province
itself is an agricultural area with sugar cane, rice paddies and
pineapple plantations all forming significant portions of the stunning
Thai rural landscape. Whether a war buff or rail enthusiast, everyone
has a different reason to see this symbolic bridge.
The famous bridge and the beginning of the 'Death Railway', which lies
1 mile outside the town of Kanchanaburi, is a poignant reminder of the
thousands of POW's and forced laborers who lost their lives in the
Second World War. The building of the bridge in 1943 was one part of a
huge Japanese wartime project to link existing Thai and Burmese
railway lines to create a direct route from Bangkok, Thailand to
Rangoon, Burma (now Myanmar) in an effort to support the Japanese
occupation of Burma. Thousands of POW's and laborers died in the
process. During your tour a visit will be made to one of the Allied
War Grave cemeteries (often an emotional experience) before visiting
the JEATH war museum, which houses pictures and paintings from this
period.
An exhilarating long tailed speed boat ride will then take you down
river to the famous bridge itself where you have ample time to explore
at your own leisure. A ride on a local train is also included before
returning to Bangkok city.
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Monday, October 15, 2012
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
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