The Bridge on the River
Kwai Famous for its historic train route built during the 2nd World War, our visit started in the laid-back middle of town, at the most iconic symbol of Kanchanaburi. this bridge.
The bridge was part of the Death Railway and was made famous worldwide in the 1957 film “The Bridge on the River Kwai.” It’s easy to access, a sombre reminder of the war.
Not many trains cross the bridge each day — it’s a low-traffic, scenic route, mainly serving tourists and locals. Typically, two to three scheduled trains cross the bridge per day in each direction as part of the Bangkok–Nam Tok line.
Tham Kra Sae Train Station About 15 kilometres from Kanchanaburi town, the Tham Kra Sae Train Station was a scenic stop on the Bangkok–Nam Tok line, a popular highlight on the Death Railway route. The station is famous for its proximity to the dramatic Wang Pho Viaduct.
Wang Pho Viaduct
This stunning piece of railway engineering, a wooden trestle bridge clinging to the side of a cliff, overlooking the Khwae Noi River, was built by Allied prisoners of war and Asian labourers under Japanese rule during WWII. Spanning around 400 meters it was constructed in just 17 days in 1943 by prisoners under brutal conditions. More than 100,000 lives were lost during the construction of this Thai-Burma railway.
Tham Kra Sae cave is a natural limestone formation right next to the railway line. During the war, it was used as a shelter and camp for Allied POWs and Japanese soldiers. Now, a place of reflection. Quite moving!
0:00 The Bridge on the River Kwai
1:09 The Tham Kra Sae Train Station
1:25 Wang Pho Viaduct #kanchanaburi
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