10 Best Things To Do in Kanchanaburi: Beyond the River Kwai

The term “hidden gem” gets thrown around way too often in travel circles these days, but in the case of Kanchanaburi we believe it to be genuinely true. This province in western Thailand is mainly known for its tragic history during Japanese occupation and for the construction of the River Kwai Bridge, but dig a little deeper and you’ll discover one of the most beautiful and down-to-earth parts of Thailand.