Kanchanaburi is a province with a wealth of tourist attractions, as well as a long and rich history.

Similarly, there are likely to be many posts about traveling to Kanchanaburi.

However, today we have limited time for a day trip to Kanchanaburi.

The sole purpose of this trip was leisure, with the journey commencing in Bangkok.

The itinerary is packed with destinations such as the Allied War Cemetery, the Bridge over the River Kwai, Mallika City, the Elephant Village of Muang Sing, and Muang Sing Palace. We traveled by private car.

Our first stop in the morning was the Don Rak Allied War Cemetery.

The atmosphere is very peaceful.

This is the burial site of prisoners of war who died during the construction of the Death Railway in World War II.

The remains of 6,982 prisoners of war, mostly of European origin, are interred at this site.

The burial site is adorned with beautiful flowers, and the graves are positioned close together due to the vertical burial practice, where the deceased are interred in a standing position.

We continue our journey to a significant landmark in Kanchanaburi province.

That is the bridge over the River Kwai.

Located near the Allied War Cemetery at Don Rak, the history of this place will not be discussed here as it has been extensively documented elsewhere. However, the bridge gained international fame after the release of the 1957 film "The Bridge on the River Kwai," which sparked increased interest among foreign visitors.

The construction of this bridge must have cost a great deal of blood and sacrifice.

It is said that the number of railway sleepers used in the construction of this bridge is equal to the number of lives lost during its construction.

Take a break to take photos and soak in the atmosphere for a while.

We continued our journey to Tha Yang District, which is approximately 30 kilometers from the city center.

Our next destination is a new tourist attraction, Mallika R.E. 124.

This is a miniature town that takes us back in time to the era of King Rama V.

Admission fee to this place

February 2017 Admission Promotion

Adults 200 baht/ Child, Senior citizens and disabled 100 baht

Admission fee + Dinner + Show Price Adults 700 Baht Children 350 Baht (10% discount promotion)

The future remains uncertain.

Rental services are available.

However, the place was crowded when I went, so I didn't change my clothes. I felt a little strange and out of place while walking around.

For those who have ample time, renting a traditional Thai costume for a stroll and photo shoot can be an enjoyable alternative.

Here, you will need to exchange your money for coins with holes in the center, just like they used in ancient times.

The food prices inside Mallika City are relatively affordable compared to other tourist attractions.

After leaving Mallika City, we entered the alley next to it and drove a short distance.

You will then encounter the Muang Sing Historical Park.

which is a castle with Khmer art

Admission fee: Thai citizens 10 baht, cars 50 baht, foreigners 40 baht.

The history of this place is unknown.

The atmosphere was gloomy and mysterious.

After spending four hours at the previous location, we headed to the final destination, which was in the same vicinity as the Muang Sing Historical Park. Our last stop on this trip was the Muang Sing Elephant Village.

This location offers tourists a variety of elephant experiences, from casual interactions to feeding opportunities. However, we opted for a more unique experience: a package that allows us to bathe the elephants.

The officers will have us sit on the elephant's back to take us down to the River Kwai. The officers will let us sit on the elephant's back alone, which is limited to 2 people (but friends can wait at the river to play with the elephant).

Traditionally, elephant rides involve sitting on a saddle with a mahout present. However, this experience offered a unique opportunity to ride directly on the elephant's back. The elephant then led us down a steep path towards the River Kwai, adding an element of thrill to the journey. The descent was somewhat nerve-wracking, but the excitement grew as we continued. After a while, we became accustomed to the sensation and began to enjoy the ride.

Upon reaching the River Kwai, the mahout will join us and guide us as we dive into the water.

This involves sitting on the back of an elephant while the handler guides the elephant to submerge its head underwater, then lower its head and raise its back.

The elephants were incredibly intelligent, and we had a blast clinging to them and diving underwater, both in front and behind. We all got soaked together.

We can hug the baby elephant, and it will play with us by spraying water on us with its trunk and making trumpeting sounds. It's so cute!

The playful elephants splashed in the Kwae River, surrounded by the beauty of nature. It was a truly magical experience.

After playing with the baby elephant, we hopped on its back and it took us back to where we started. Food was prepared for us to feed the elephant we had just played with, as a reward.

This package costs 300 baht, which is very good value for money and a lot of fun, especially the snorkeling part.

The joy of playing with elephants can be seen in the clip.

5 Day Trips in Kanchanaburi for Busy People

This concludes our exploration of 5 day trips in Kanchanaburi for busy people. Thank you to everyone who joined us on this journey.

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