Things to do & places to visit in Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand

Kanchanaburi Province #10 destination in Thailand 2023. The average rating score is 4.29 based on 25.3k traveler reviews, of 109 attractions. Timezone: Asia/Bangkok, current date and time: Thursday, May 02, 2024, 8:30.

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General weather summary in May

95°F - 77°F

Temperature Highs - Lows

Very warm, sticky

Feels like

40%

Chance of rain

231.0 millimeters

Amount

9.1 mph

Wind speed

68%

Humidity

12.8

Daylight length

5:55 AM

Sunrise

6:41 PM

Sunset

19%

Cloud cover

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5.0 ElephantsWorld (2.156 reviews)
- Once in a lifetime experience
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas

ElephantsWorld was founded in 2008 and is a sanctuary for sick, old, disabled, abused and rescued elephants, who will receive the rest and joy that they deserve. They can enjoy themselves in their own natural environment here until their last breath. At ElephantsWorld we work for the elephants, instead of them for us! As a visitor you get to enjoy very memorable experience with these beautiful animals. You can help us with taking care of them by feeding them, gathering food and bathing them. See more..
5.0 Elephants' Home & Nature (67 reviews)
- Intimate and ethical elephant experience
Thursday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM Nature & Wildlife Tours

The most AMAZING experience. If you are wanting an immersive, ethical elephant experience this is your place. The elephants are well treated, and it’s very obvious to see and tell. Much more intimate setting without the large crowds, allowing for an even more memorable time. Although off the beaten path, it is worth the extra time to travel here, I promise! Staff is also VERY friendly, which is always an added bonus to the elephants. Overall a fantastic time and will be telling all about it! See more..
5.0 Somboon Legacy Foundation (59 reviews)
- We had a great day at Samboon Legacy
Spent More than 3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas

Somboon Legacy Foundation is a non-profit organization taking care of old, ill, handicapped and rescued elephants. We want to be an example of the ethical change in the animal tourism industry, and offer a completely hands-off experience for our visitors, having a limited group of maximum 12 adults per day. See more..
5.0 CDR Adventure (58 reviews)
- A-Plus Outdoor Experience
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM River Rafting & Tubing • Biking Trails • Hiking Trails • Kayaking & Canoeing

My family with 2 kids (Age 11 and 10) booked a biking and kayak trip with CDR today. Dave (the operator) and his team were great. Firstly, in ensuring safety came first starting from the pre ride brief. Subsequently during the bike ride, a "safety van" tagged along at the meeting points to make sure that everything went smoothly. The Bike experience took us to the back roads, villages, and farmlands which we wouldn't have seen. The kayak part of the journey will also peaceful and enjoyable. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone that wants to try something different. See more..
5.0 Elephant Nature Park (34 reviews)
- Best ethical elephant experience in Thai
Spent More than 3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas

My boyfriend and I visited this rescue center on 16-17 March 2016 and it was amazing! Great team that really loves elephants and knows everything about them. Elephants are free, without any chains or ropes, they are just walking and eating and visitors can walk and bath / feed them. It was unforgettable experience! We were here 2 days and have delicious vegan food especially for us (by default all food is vegetarian). Many thanx to people who take care about elephants in Thailand! And yes, don't ride and don't go to cruel shows with animals, it's terrible ;( See more..
4.5 Kanchanaburi War Cemetery (2.631 reviews)
- Thought provoking visit to Kanchanaburi War Cemetery.
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Cemeteries

The town of Kanchanaburi is 129 kilometres North-West of Bangkok and is best reached by road, along the National Highway which runs north from the capital. There are bus and train services from Bangkok. Kanchanaburi War Cemetery is situated adjacent to Saeng Chuto Road which is the main road through the town. When approaching from Bangkok, the cemetery is on the left side of the road, towards the far (northern) end of the town. A Commission signpost faces the cemetery on the opposite side of the road. See more..
4.5 Hellfire Pass Interpretive Centre and Memorial Walking Trail (2.379 reviews)
- A piece of history
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Historic Walking Areas • History Museums

A memorial dedicated to the Asian labourers and Allied prisoners of war who suffered and died constructing and maintaining the Burma-Thailand railway during WW II. See more..
4.5 Erawan Waterfalls (2.309 reviews)
- Erawan Waterfall
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Spent More than 3 hours Waterfalls

Erawan Waterfall is a cool place, I've been to many times and still love the nature of it. When you go, you may pay an entrance fee, but it's worth the price. There are places to swim. From the 1st floor to the 7th level waterfall The 7th floor might be a bit tiring because it's tall, but they have stairs. The 7th floor is where the water is clear, emerald green. At this park, it is forbidden to bring glass items, but plastic ones. but must help to maintain cleanliness There are chip shirts to borrow, food for sale or we can bring in ourselves. One time I went with a big family and it was the funniest time back then. I would be able to go to a large family again. I would be very happy. See more..
4.5 The Thailand-Burma Railway Centre (1.473 reviews)
- Excellent museum and outstanding tour
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Speciality Museums

The museum provides the most researched and comprehensive information about the Death Railway and the POW camps with excellent displays including a range of memorabilia from POWs. The centre also provided us with a 4 day tour of the railway as far as the Three Pagodas on the Myanmar border. The tour was personalised to cover all the camps and sections where my father was a POW with extensive information on all the places we visited. Sincere thanks to the team at TBRC who provide such an outstanding service in sharing their wealth of knowledge with visitors and for keeping the memory of all the POWs alive. See more..
4.5 Burma-Thai Railway (1.362 reviews)
- Appreciation for history
Public Transportation Systems • Religious Sites

My Kanchanburi day trip included taking the train to the Burma Thai Railway and safe to say it was a fun and unique experience. Visiting the Death Railway museum before this, I was able to fully appreciate the experience of riding this train and being on the train tracks, knowing the hardships and sufferings from the POWs during WWII. The train conductors were friendly and patient too! See more..
4.5 Erawan National Park (385 reviews)
- Stunning waterfalls with a free spa treatment
Spent More than 3 hours National Parks

This park is stunning. I only did 2 waterfalls because I was having so much fun with the little fish eating the dead skin off my feet at the 2nd one. I hired a motorbike and drove myself. Gosh it was a long drive, took me about 1.5 hours each way. It was incredibly easy to get there, literally one road until the very end when you turn into the park. I arrived at 2:30pm (they close at 4:30pm) it so wasn’t enough time. I wish I had made a whole day of it and did all of the waterfalls. Life jackets for hire 2 hours at 20 baht. I went on a Friday and there was a lot of people but not so much so that it ruined the experience. See more..
4.5 Mon Bridge (362 reviews)
- A bridge (not) too far!
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas • Bridges • Scenic Walking Areas

It is the longest wooden bridge in Thailand and it was built for comfortable transportation of people living in Sangkhlaburi and Mon Villagers. Nowadays the bridge is closed for vehicles but you can still walk over the wooden bridge. The bridge is a popular place to see an unforgettable sunset or sunrise at the dam. You also can take a bath like the Mon kids. See more..
4.5 Tham Kra Sae Bridge (300 reviews)
- Beautiful viewpoint with tragic historical facts.
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Bridges

Krasae Cave is a small cave adjacent to the most stunning part of the Death Railway, 450 m railway that curve along the cliff above Khwae Noi river. The cave was once a residence of many prisoners of war which were forced to build the railway during the second world war. Nowadays, there are several Buddha images inside the cave and the entrance of the cave is a spot that provides a great view of Khwae Noi river below. Visitors may also stroll on the wooden bridge that support the railway. However, beware of the train because this is still an active railway. See more..
4.5 Wat Tham Sua (294 reviews)
- Famous temple of Kanchanaburi.
Spent 1-2 hours Religious Sites

The temple is on the hill. After we had parked our car, we decided whether to climb up 157 steps steep stairs or to pay 10 baht each for a cable car (and we chose the latter). At the top of the hill, we saw a stunning panoramic view of the greenish rice field and Mae Klong river with mountain background. Moreover, there are several elegant architectures including the biggest Buddha image of Kanchanaburi. We also entered into the remarkable 9 storey orange octagonal pagoda. Ones may climb a spiral staircase to the top of the pagoda to worship Buddha relics brought from India. After enjoyed the fresh air and gorgeous architectures, we walked down the hill to visit the tiger cave. Finally, we worshipped a mummified body of Luang Por Chuen which is preserved in the glass coffin in the hall near the cave. See more..
4.5 Elephant Haven (275 reviews)
- No Riding Here….The Elephants Direct your Day
Spent More than 3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas

We had a great experience at Elephant Haven. Patrick and Pook were excellent guides and representatives of the haven. There are now 6 elephants on site as 2 passed away in the spring. We learned a great deal about elephant lifestyle and habitats. The elephants were happy and content…we spent the day preparing their food, feeding the elephants (they eat 10% of their body weight every day), taking them on a walk through the jungle area, watching them swim, waiting patiently while they ate trees and bushes, (elephants eat 20 out of 24 hours), taking them back to the camp while we had our lunch (which was varied and good), then walked with the elephants again to the mud pool where they played in the mud, and finally back to the River again where we got to swim with the elephants. Shower facilities are on site so visitors can clean-up before hitting the road. All in all, it was a fantastic experience. Thank you Elephant Haven! See more..
4.5 Chong Kai War Cemetery (158 reviews)
- Harrowing
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Cemeteries

Chungkai was one of the base camps on the Burma-Siam railway and contained a hospital and church built by Allied prisoners of war. The war cemetery is the original burial ground started by the prisoners themselves, and the burials are mostly of men who died at the hospital. There are now 1,426 Commonwealth and 313 Dutch burials of the Second World War in this cemetery. See more..
4.5 Pha Tad Waterfall (100 reviews)
- camping one nite in Erawan National Park
Waterfalls

Located in the Srinakarin Dam National Park, this big three-tiered cascade is considered one of the most scenic waterfalls in Thailand. See more..
4.5 Wat Ban Tham (84 reviews)
- Bring your hiking shoes if you plan to go all the way up
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites

Tour guides will just mention “steps”. If you’re planning to go all the way up however, please bring sturdy walking shoes because there are a lot of steps to take. After the initial stairs and the spiral staircase, the steps just become improvised stacked rocks. Interesting views at the top though, and certainly worth a visit especially combined with Wat Tham Seua. See more..
4.5 Huay Mae Khamin Waterfalls (83 reviews)
- Huai Mae Khamin Waterfall
National Parks • Waterfalls

Huai Mae Khamin Waterfall is suitable for camping. There are many tent locations along the stream. Along the foothills to see the view of the dam below, the journey is very convenient. Only about 40 km from Erawan Waterfall, but will see a beautiful waterfall with 7 levels and can travel on 2 routes: cross the car raft in the Srinakarin Dam or drive along the natural waterfall route. See more..
4.5 Khao Laem Lake (73 reviews)
- Road that runs along lake (also/now known asVajiralongkorn) is spectacular!
Bodies of Water

Hire a canoe (from P Guesthouse or Burmese Inn) or take a boat trip to explore Wat Saam Prasob, The Sunken Temple that's all that remains of the Mon Village flooded to create the lake by the building of the dam. Enjoy the sunset over the lake and the Mon Village with a sun-downer at one of the lakeside hotel bars in Sangkhla. The road that hugs the lake as it follows it north towards Sangkhlaburi is renowned for being one of the most scenic drives/rides in Thailand! See more..
4.5 Tham Phu Wa Temple (66 reviews)
- Wat Tham Phu Wa
Mountains • Religious Sites

The temple is a beautiful applied Khmer art. It is a forest temple in the midst. The hug of the mountain has a shady atmosphere. Quiet, suitable for introspection and peace of mind. Originally, this temple had a cave as a chapel. but has now been Restored to be beautiful and magnificent by building a sandstone chapel with delicate carvings around the chapel covering the cave When walking into the Ubosot, you will reach the entrance to the cave, which has beautiful natural stalagmites and stalactites with a chimney inside the cave to let the light shine down. There are many Buddha images. including the Buddha's relics brought from the Union of Myanmar to be enshrined for tourists worship There is a Buddha image in meditation posture. enshrined as the president Near the ubosot there is also a large Buddha image to make. Buddhists also worshiped. See more..
4.5 Rock Valley Hot Spring & Fish Spa (65 reviews)
- Take time out and visit
Hot Springs & Geysers • Spas

Take time out and visit the hot springs at rock valley for some relaxing me time before going back on the road and more shopping See more..
4.0 Bridge Over the River Kwai (4.285 reviews)
- beautiful and good atmosphere
Thursday: 12:00 AM - 10:59 PM Speciality Museums

Allied prisoners of war during World War II were forced to build the 258-mile Death Railway by Japanese forces. About a hundred thousand conscripted Asian labourers and 16,000 prisoners of war died on the whole project. See more..
4.0 River Kwai (1.569 reviews)
- The Bridge of the River kwai
Bodies of Water

The Bridge of the River kwai It is a tourist attraction of Kanchanaburi. It is a landmark of Kanchanaburi Province. rainy day Therefore, there are not many people. The weather is good, not hot The train passes at 10 AM and the train returns at 4 PM. See more..
4.0 Sai Yok National Park (474 reviews)
- SaiYokNoi
Spent 2-3 hours National Parks • Hiking Trails • Waterfalls

SaiYokNoi waterfall, known by local residence as Nam TokKhaoPung, has been widely famous for a long time.Sai YokNoi waterfall giveswonderful impressions especially on nature lovers so it attracts great numbers of tourists annually.You can enjoy 1 Day near waterfall. Lot's of Food stalls if you like Thai Food. 7-11 is nearby for quike bites. You can enjoy here, historical train. See more..
4.0 Safari Park Open Zoo (425 reviews)
- Kanchanaburi Safari World
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Nature & Wildlife Areas • Zoos

Nice day trip to explore out from Bangkok. The open safari concept is fun with the animal feeding and we have fabulous photo time and close contact with the animals. Brought along my 2 teenagers kids and they totally enjoyed the experience. I chartered a private transport from Bangkok to the safari as the ride takes around s 3 hours plus (includes jam). Driver was nice and familiar with the area which speak proper English. See more..
4.0 Taweechai Elephant Camp (204 reviews)
- Unforgetable!!
Nature & Wildlife Areas

By far, ther best experience of our trip. There are no words to describe this experience. First we rode the elephants for quiet some time,(it was not just a lap around the pen kind of a ride). After, we played in the river with the elephant and I swear (and everyone that has looked at our pictures agreed) that the elephant was actually smiling when he would throw water at us....just unforgetable... See more..
4.0 Giant Tree Kanchanaburi (182 reviews)
- If you like big trees, this is a must visit!
Spent < 1 hour Geologic Formations

When we first visited this huge raintree several years ago, we were the only visitors and there were zero facilities... just a field with the big tree growing next to a small stream. We were shocked to recently drop by, to find a huge parking lot filled with vehicles (on a Thursday!) and dozens of shops and food stalls. Authorities have built a platform around the tree and a garden in the immediate area. For once, these efforts have been well done. The platform helps protect the tree from compaction and people climbing on the roots and the tree itself, and it doesn't really detract from the view of the tree. The majestic tree is about 5 meters in diameter at the base and has a massive spread. It may not be the largest tree in Thailand, but surely one of the most impressive. See more..
4.0 Prasat Muang Singh Historical Park (165 reviews)
- The western most Khmer style temple ruins.
Ancient Ruins

The huge place contains ancient Khmer temple ruins which lies at the western most among the others. Influenced by the Khmer civilization, locals constructed and tried to imitate Bayon style Mahayana Buddhist temples after the reign of the great Khmer king Jayavarman VII around 800 years ago. Although the place is vast, it contains only 2 ruins and 1 little museum. Also, the place was damn hot, despite having many trees. However, the place was clean, tranquil and well maintained. We enjoyed strolling around, taking photos and buying souvenirs (models of Prasat Muang Singh). Even this place can't compare with the famous Angkor Wat, it's still worth a visit for ones who like this kind of architecture. Admission fee was 20 baht for Thai or 100 baht for foreigner (plus 50 baht for car / 30 baht for motor tricycle / 20 baht for motorcycle / 10 baht for bicycle). See more..
4.0 Kanchanaburi Night Market (139 reviews)
- Enjoyable night markets with a variety of food & drinks along with cloths & handy things to buy. COVID measures are in.
Thursday: 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM Flea & Street Markets

There are 2 and sometimes 3 night markets in Kanchanaburi. One is next to the bridge over the river kwai, another one next to Kanchanaburi railway station called JJ Market and another one in the center. All have a great variety of snacks, food and drinks along with all kind of clothes, bags and other handy things to buy. This is basically the only thing you can do in Kanchanaburi during the evenings since a lot of the restaurants and drinking places are out of business as a consequence of the COVID crisis. The people are super nice and very helpful. There are multiple temperature checks and hand sanitizers is everywhere available so you can safely walk around. See more..