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 According to many history accounts, the ancient town of Kanchanaburi was located near Ban Lat Ya, a small village situated approximately 16 kilometers north of the present town. The site was repeatedly recorded in Thai Histroy as an invasion route which the Burmese used to enter Thai Kingdom.Kanchanburi which has mostly mountainous terrain covers an are approximately 19,473 square kilometers and is the third largest province in Thailand after Chiang Mai and Nakhon Ratchasima, situated approximately 129 kilometers west of Bangkok. The magnificent landscape and charming beauty of Kanchanaburi have resulted in major tourist attractions including several well known waterfalls, caves which were once inhabited by Neolithic man, pristine national parks such as the Erawan and Sai Yok national parks, tranquil rivers, virgin forests and reservoir. Together they offer an intriguing experience for first timer or repeat visitors. Whether is fishing, rafting, canoeing, mountain biking, bird watching, star-gazing, golfing, elephant and jungle trekking, Kanchanaburi takes great pride in offering it all. The city of Kanchanaburi is located at the point where two tributaries, the Kwae Noi and Kwae Yai meet and form the Maenam Mae Klong. This is the location of the notorious Death Railway and The Bridge on the River Khwae one of the world’s famous World War 11 sites which has been immortalized by print or film. |
