Howitzer Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 You know the death rail way and all that stuff but staying in bkk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowretired Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Yes ! Book a trip with one of the many Travel Agents or DIY and travel on a train .................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigt3365 Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 I'd hire a car and driver. Not that much money and an easy and comfortable way to see all the sights. Door to door service! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 (edited) I'm with Craig3365. I wouldn't hesitate to hire a private car, taxi or van to take me up and back the same day, though it's better to spend a night there to see more. There's a lot to see, and it's a 2.5-4 hour drive depending on traffic- usually under 3. Normally, I'd take the train, but there was some maintenance on the tracks this summer and I'm not sure the track is open back up to K-Buri yet. Sorry I don't have that info, but the Hua Lampong station will know. Unfortunately, the big (safer) buses going that way leave BKK from a fairly remote bus station. Still I often take the train up, then take a big bus back (they run more often than the train) and then a 30 minute taxi from the remote station to Asoke where I live. Warning: I'll never get into another kamikaze public van that packs you in like sardines, then drives like they have a death wish. Never. Hire a private car. Edited August 22, 2015 by impulse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kan Win Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 http://www.pbase.com/win13/muang_kan Win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoiBiker Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 It's doable in a day trip but you'll be rushed and won't get to see everything. I'd go up there for a night or two and take it at a more leisurely pace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigt3365 Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Is that big wooden bridge rebuilt yet? I've never been, but sounds neat. And from what I've heard, a beautiful area. I guess you can stay on floating rooms in the lake??? Definitely worth an overnighter for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apidge Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 take a bus up there, book into Knobel Knights motel 750 baht a night. takes 2 days to have a look at the museums. the motel is a good one to stay in, have stayed there many times. Have fun, a few bars close by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xen Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 There is a train trip every Saturday and Sunday from Hua Lampong Railway station . Weekdays the train leaves from Thonburi . Leaves about 8.00am and gets back around 9.00 ish (Thai Time) at night. Third class all the way so bring yourself some snacks /drinks/picnic lunch. Costs 130 baht per person if i remember rightly . 90% Thais all enjoying themselves on their day off. Party time especially on the way back after everyone has had a few drinks for lunch. Unless you consider yourself above the locals and the average Thai people you will have a good time too. No tour guides either boring the shit out of you so bring a tour book if you need info and you can use it as a fan when the train stops and there is no breeze coming in thru the windows. Kanchanaburi is one of the hottest places in Thailand i have experienced. Gives you an tiny idea what the allied POW's had to endure building the Death Railway . It however does not go as far as Hell fire pass and is not really want you want if you want to spend a bit of time exploring the area although i understand you can hop off the train and catch it the next day and reume yr tour but you will need to find out for sure when you book at Hualampong station. Also on that note , do book as it is popular and apparently does get booked out especially holiday weekends. Seat 61 : http://www.seat61.com/Bridge-on-the-River-Kwai.htm#.VdlWxvmqqko another site is : http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/travel-guides/thailand/weekend-train-kanchanaburi-bridge-over-river-kwai.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howitzer Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 Thanks for the tips guys I'm looking at my cell phone so are those links about the tours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xen Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 (edited) Thanks for the tips guys I'm looking at my cell phone so are those links about the tours? If you are referring to the links i posted they are about information on getting there by train without using a tour company - just general info. Seat 61 is the train traveller's bible . Kan Win is a excellent photographer who lives in Kanchanaburri i believe and his links takes you to some very good photos. Edited August 23, 2015 by xen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotpoom Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Kanchanaburi sounds like a nice place to visit, like to know why it's considered special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roota Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Is that big wooden bridge rebuilt yet? It is, but that's in Sangkhlaburi, a good four hours beyond Kan, so it becomes a much longer trip. Highly worthwhile though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoiBiker Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Kanchanaburi sounds like a nice place to visit, like to know why it's considered special. Weird question. When did anyone suggest it was somehow special? It's a interesting place with some historical sights to see, a scenic railway, some nice surroundings etc. It's one of a large number of places in Thailand that people are interesting in visiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOUTHERNSTAR Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I would stay atleast 2 days/2 nights. You have the onland trip over the bridge (morning), the longtail boat trip on the river (afternoon) and the Erawan waterfall (next day). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoiBiker Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I would stay atleast 2 days/2 nights. You have the onland trip over the bridge (morning), the longtail boat trip on the river (afternoon) and the Erawan waterfall (next day). I'd allow some time for Hellfire Pass too, if you're at all interested in the wartime stuff. Don't be tempted by the tours that include the falls, Hellfire Pass and the railway in a single day - you get rushed around and you won't have time to see all the tiers of the falls, or to give the pass the attention it deserves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Very nice area for a few days - Erawan Waterfalls are beautiful and worth staying around for other attractions… take the private car for 2 days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malt25 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 "Is it fesible to travel from bkk to kanchanaburi province to see the sights?"I think it will be somewhat difficult to see the Kanchanaburi sights from BKK, so yes, definitely better to travel there. On a slightly more serious note, I'd suggest at least 2 or 3 days if you want to do your visit justice. Hell fire Pass, War museum, the bridge, war cemetery. Go a little further & stay in one of the floating hotels overnight. I've done a 2 night / 3 day package tour from Pattaya a few times & have driven a hire car there from BKK. You won't be disappointed. Cheers..... Mal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Stay overnight, at least one night. Make sure you take a long tail boat down the Kwai River, it's magical and a great way to see the surrounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneday Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Two days minimum to see the sites in this city. Do not forget to see Erawan National Park 60 kilometers outside town, now voted #1 National Park in Thailand or number #1 most visited or something #1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 +1. I forgot about Erawan, it's a must see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanchajohan Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I live there since 10 year, u got a lot of good info already. Write me a mail if u go, i can help u. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kan Win Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 +1. I forgot about Erawan, it's a must see. so you never went up past that waterfall, up the road, turn left, Huay Mae Khamin Waterfall Level Four. This place is in Kanchanaburi Province. Go to Erawan Waterfall and just passed that there is a turn off to your left to Srinakharin Dam National Park. Only 42 kms thereafter on a very rough no tarmac road you will reach it. This was my second time there, but went there on that rough road. Near on 2 hours on that road to go 42 kms. I would not advise this road. Use the other route. See below:- The first time, I went the long way around on an easier way, on two ferries across the Srinakarin Reservoir. Great views there as well along that way. Go during the "Rainy Season" then the Waterfall should be as full as you have see in my photo. Should you wish to go there, take a Thai with you that knows the area and way. Took me 4 hours there, 1 click as you saw, 4 hours back with a whole group of people. On your own it should not take you that long. and very easy to walk to this waterfall from the main site, toilets, showers, food etc. are there as well. Win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swissbie Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Erawan is a must see, but don't go on weekends, public holidays or school holidays. Trains are the nicest way to do it, only 3. class, but it's a short trip. Bus is easy too, the southern bus terminal is not that remote, just a few minutes from Banglampoo, in Talling Chan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonmarleesco Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 You mean day-tripping? Yes, but as someone else suggested, hire a car and driver. If you're staying in a hotel, they might offer the service; or they will arrange it. Otherwise, a reputable car/driver hire firm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggg88 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Is that big wooden bridge rebuilt yet? I've never been, but sounds neat. And from what I've heard, a beautiful area. I guess you can stay on floating rooms in the lake??? Definitely worth an overnighter for that! Yes the wooden bridge is rebuilt - there's a picture and story on TV somewhere. The girl at the front of the bridge is my friend who lives in Oxford - she had no idea she was was in the press photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggg88 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 There are also floating rooms on the actual river Wooden bridge - found it. http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/769263-mon-bridge-is-ready-to-open-saturday-with-grand-and-memorable-events/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattayahenry Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 it is possible to do kanchanaburi in a daytour from bangkok, but you will see only a very small part of the sights. kanchanaburi has enough interesting places for a whole week or more, -Sangkhlaburi is an idyllic place and well worth visiting as it is off the tourist trail and thus great for the tourist who wants to see "real Thailand" (whatever that is:)).- thongpapum, erawan falls, sai yoke yai and noi national parks, hot springs, lava cave, grasae cave and several others, hellfire museum, and many other interesting lakes, floating resorts, and so on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Yes, I did it all on public transport years ago, no problems. Even took it further using mini-buses to Sai Yok. I needed my TGF to help as my language skills were (and still are) poor, but it was a great trip. I was fitter, younger and more tolerant of discomfort then....... A truck would suit me better these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigt3365 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 There are also floating rooms on the actual river Wooden bridge - found it. http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/769263-mon-bridge-is-ready-to-open-saturday-with-grand-and-memorable-events/ I'd like to stay at one of those floating rooms. Stayed in town many years ago and got NO sleep due to those floating discos. Need to be more up river I guess? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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