Kanchanaburi, over the bridge over the River Kwai (video)

Who Kanchanaburi says, quickly thinks of the River Kwai and the world-famous bridge over the river. But the region has much more to offer, such as a mountainous landscape with lush jungle and lakes. There are some national parks including Erawan with high mountains, valleys and the famous waterfalls. There are also several caves and temples.

The area has beautiful nature. You can sleep on the water in one of the many bungalows that float on the water. For golf enthusiasts there are several golf courses and you can also go rafting or kayaking.

Of course you should also take a look at the railway. The Bridge over the River Kwai, which was part of the infamous death railway between Thailand and Burma is impressive. But even more impressive are the many war graves and the museums about the war. In memory of the many victims of malnutrition, tropical diseases and abuse during the construction of the railway, the River Kwai Bridge Festival is held in late November - early December.

In this short video, made at the Khao lam Dam, you get an idea of ​​the beautiful surroundings that are great to explore by kayak: