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Immerse yourself with the history of Kanchanaburi and the landmarks connected to World War II. Widen your perspective and attempt to imagine the hardship and suffering the POWs endured during the period. You will visit the War Cemetery, Hellfire Pass, the Burma-Thai Death Railway and the famous Bridge over the River Kwai with your professional guide, comfortable air-conditioned transport and lunch included.
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Duration: 10 hours
Starts: Bangkok, Thailand
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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Immerse yourself with the history of Kanchanaburi and the landmarks connected to World War II. Widen your perspective and attempt to imagine the hardship and suffering the POWs endured during the period. You will visit the War Cemetery, Hellfire Pass, the Burma-Thai Death Railway and the famous Bridge over the River Kwai with your professional guide, comfortable air-conditioned transport and lunch included.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, 284/66 Sangchuto Rd, Kanchanaburi 71000 Thailand
The war cemetery contains the remains of 6,982 Allied POWs who died during the construction of Thai-Burma Death Railway. Visitors come to the park that reminds them of the war and its consequences.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hellfire Pass Interpretive Centre and Memorial Walking Trail, 207 Moo 11, Tha Sao 71150 Thailand
This cutting on the Death Railway cost the lives of more than 16,000 Allied prisoners and countless Asian laborers during World War II. Take the walking trail to the cutting and visit the Hellfire Pass museum.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Burma-Thai Railway, Kanchanaburi Thailand
Take on the challenge of a thrilling walk on the notorious Death Railway that was built alongside the river.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Tham Kra Sae Bridge, Lum Sum 71150 Thailand
Visit the cave with a Buddha image inside. This cave was formerly a camp for the POWs during the construction of the railway.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Bridge Over the River Kwai, Tha Makham, Kanchanaburi 71000 Thailand
Set out to the famous Bridge of the River Kwai, spend a short time walking along the ironclad bridge that bears a long history of bloodshed and conflict from the time of World War II.
Duration: 1 hour
