Kanchanaburi overview
Kanchanaburi is Thailand’s third-largest province and is almost entirely covered by large mountains.
This is also one of Thailand’s most popular tourist destinations, offering visitors a peaceful and relaxed environment in which to interact with nature while avoiding the modern and noisy life of the city.
Highlights of Kanchanaburi
This place is overlooked by many of the mighty green mountains and valleys that surround it. Aside from that, many waterfalls in this area are salvaged to create hydroelectric lakes, and these dams and lakes create a unique beauty with a mix of nature and people.
While exploring this unique province, you will have the opportunity to take a boat ride along the beautiful rivers and lakes, which have ample facilities.
With very famous destinations in Kanchanaburi Thailand such as The Bridge on the River Kwai, Erawan National Park, which has one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Asia, Mueang Sing Historical Park, which is just 38 kilometers from Kanchanaburi and where tourists can visit the remains of Khmer temples from the 13th and 14th centuries, Jeth War Museum, which has many objects on display from World War II…
Best time to visit Kanchanaburi
Summers (February – May) are particularly hot, with an average temperature of 38 degrees Celsius. Kanchanaburi is essentially closed for the season.
Rainy Season (June – October): Monsoons bring heavy rains with chilly days and warm nights, making this a low season for travelers.
The winter season (November to January) has dry and pleasant weather with an average temperature of 25 degrees Celsius. This is the busiest time for tourists in Kanchanaburi.
Kanchanaburi is best visited between November and February when the weather is cooler. Temperatures might reach 38 degrees Celsius from March through June. From July through October, it rains, making sightseeing difficult. So, you can visit Kanchanaburi all year, the peak months are November through February when temperatures are milder.
How to travel to Kanchanaburi?
Kanchanaburi is located in western Bangkok, it is about 145km from Bangkok center, it takes about 1hr 45min by driving/taxi, and 3 hours by train/bus, making it simple and convenient for tourists to travel to this site from Bangkok.
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