Map and Driving Directions
Kanchanaburi is the largest of the western provinces of Thailand, 129kms from Bangkok and the third largest province of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are (clockwise, from the north) Tak, Uthai Thani, Suphan Buri, Nakhon Pathom, and Ratchaburi. In the west Kanchanaburi borders with Myanmar.
Here is the source of Kanchanaburi’s two most important rivers Maenam Khwae Noi (Little Kwai River) and Maenam Khwae Yai (Big Kwai River), which merge at Kanchanaburi city, with a population of only 35.000 people, to form the Mae Klong River. The notorious Death Railway passes through the town and runs over the Bridge on the River Kwai
Winters here are dry and very warm, April is the hottest
month of the year. The monsoon season runs from May through October, with heavy rain and cooler temperatures,
but it remains always warm in Kanchanaburi.
Kanchanburi province is famous for its freshwater fish. Most of the local rural people work in agriculture. Important industries include sugar, agricultural products, and jewelry. Tourism is also a main source of income for the locals
Because of its beautiful landscape Kanchanaburi has become nowadays a major tourist destination for both Thais and foreigners. Attractions include well-known waterfalls like Erawan waterfall and Say Yoke waterfall. Several national parks are located in the mountainous forests of the province: Erawan, Sai Yok, Khao Laem, Thong Pha Phum, Khuean Srinagarindra, and Chaloem Rattanakosin National Parks, although tourists are mostly attracted by the World War II Bridge over the River Khwae (or "Kwai") and the Death Raylway.
Whether it’s fishing, rafting, canoeing, mountain biking, bird-watching, elephant and jungle trekking, Kanchanaburi offers all. In north and west Kanchanaburi, the terrain is mainly of mountains and high plains, with a natural border between Thailand and Myanmar at the famous Three Pagodas Pass.
Kanchanaburi is an excellent destination for nature lovers.
Directions:
Coming from Bangkok:
About 100 kms from Bangkok and 30 kms before you reach Kanchanaburi, on route 323 from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi, turn right at the Intersection in Tha Rua. Continue on route 3081 for 1 km and turn left at Wat Takramean School.
Continue about 5 kms until the temple of Samnakroh (wat Samnakroh).
Turn left and continue for about 500 meters until you reach Wang Pla Guesthouse & Fisching Park.
Coming from Kanchanaburi:
20 kms from Kanchanaburi on route 323 to Bangkok turn left at the Nong Sua Intersection.
Continue about 5 kms until the temple of Samnakroh (wat Samnakroh).
Turn right and continue for about 500 meters
until you reach Wang Pla Guesthouse & Fisching Park.
By Train: Trains leave daily from Thon Buri station (Bangkok Noi) to Ban Pong station. The ride takes 3 hours. Get down at Ban Pong train Station, 30kms away from our guest house and phone us for pick up service. see timetable
By Bus: Airconditioned buses (No. 81) leave every 30 minutes from 4 a.m. until 10 p.m. from the Southern bus station in Bangkok. The trip takes about 2 hours. Get down 20kms before reaching Kanchanaburi at Tha Rua Market and phone us for our free taxi pick up service.
From Suvarnabhumi
Airport: For Taxi- Service from Airport click here