| Kanchanaburi City
is 150 km west of Bangkok on an excellent, scenic highway.
The way to Kanchanaburi also leads pass the historic town
of Nakorn Pathom with the world's highest Buddhist monument.
Kanchanaburi city, itself a popular resort town, is on the
bank of the picturesque Mae Klong River at the meeting point
of its two tributaries - Kwai Noi and Kwai Yai rivers. The
city also serves, as overnight base for tourists to visit
the province's many attractions, beside that bridge on the
River Kwai. |