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Kanchanaburi, Thailand
River Kwai, Kanchanaburi, Thailand
Dawn breaks in Kanchanaburi, Thailand
River Kwai near Kanchanaburi
Kanchanaburi is home to the Bridge over the River Kwai and serves as a poignant reminder of the atrocities suffered here during World War II.
The museum highlights the plight of the POWs and Asian labourers tortured by the Japanese, whilst the beautifully maintained WWII cemetary provides a quiet sanctuary for reflection. Take time to visit the bridge itself as well as the jungle cutting disturbingly known as Hell Fire Pass.
The most luxurious ways to reach the Bridge over the River Kwai are along the Death Railway, in a specially-restored train, or by river, on a colonial boat.
Not far from the provincial town of Kanchanaburi is Erawan National Park, which is renowned for its elephant and colourful birdlife - of which there are more than 300 resident species.
17 Days from £1,900pp
When visiting hill tribes don't forget your camera but please do ask people before taking their photograph.
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