Kanchanaburi City is 150 km west of Bangkok on an excellent,
scenic highway. The way to Kanchanaburi also leads pass the
historic town of Nakorn Pathom with the world's highest Buddhist
monument. Kanchanaburi city, itself a popular resort town,
is on the bank of the picturesque Mae Klong River at the meeting
point of its two tributaries - Kwai Noi and Kwai Yai rivers.
The city also serves, as overnight base for tourists to visit
the province's many attractions, beside that bridge on the
River Kwai.