Kanchanaburi spans the Northern banks of the Mae Klong River, about 150 kilometers from Bangkok.
Bordering the edge of a mountain range gives ita much cooler, more temperate climate than most of central Thailand. The thriving town is the commercial center of the region and is conveniently located close to several historical and natural attractions.Thankfully, most of these are easily accessible by short train journeys along the Nam Tok Line that winds its way through spectacular dense-jungle-covered mountains. This area was an important center for Japanese during the Second World War, and contains many significant military sites.The Bridge Over the River Kwai is located just five kilometers from Kanchanaburi, and the infamous Hellfire Pass is also close by.
 One of the most popular natural attractions near Kanchanaburi is the Erawan National Park, with its amazing natural falls and streams that cascade through the deep forest. Kanchanaburi is a great destination for visitors to Thailand that yearn for a taste of more than the coastal resorts and typical tourist attractions.