The cast-iron bridge over the River Kwai and its accompanying two-hour cliff winding, countryside-strewn train journey are what remains of Thailand’s Death Railway. Stark reminders of a devastating history that soberly looms in the tropical jungle swaths of Kanchanaburi – considered by locals as one of the most beautiful areas of the country...
The Death Railway in Kanchanaburi
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The Death Railway in Kanchanaburi
The Death Railway in Kanchanaburi, Thailand – A Scenic Journey Into a Dark Past
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Bangkok to Kanchanaburi By Train: How To Visit the Bridge on the River Kwai
Travelling from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi by train was easily one of my favourite experiences in Thailand. It’s as much a part of visiting the town as crossing the iconic Bridge on the River Kwai, exploring the Jeath War Museum or perhaps making a pilgrimage to the Hellfire Pass museum...