History of Bridge on the River Kwai

The Bridge on the River Kwai is located in Kanchanaburi, about 100 kilometers away from Bangkok, Thailand. It is a railway bridge. It was not originally a tourist attraction. It was forced by the Japanese army during World War II in order to occupy Myanmar as soon as possible. Part of a supply line that took more than 60,000 prisoners of war and laborers more than a year to build.

Because many laborers and prisoners of war lost their lives during its construction, this railway was also called the "Death Railway."

As part of the railway, the Bridge on the River Kwai was originally a wooden bridge that was destroyed by aircraft bombing during the war.

Thailand later rebuilt the bridge.

The Bridge on the River Kwai is not long, and tourists can complete the tour in about ten minutes by walking.

Today's River Kwai does not have much of the desolation brought about by the war.

Interesting Points After crossing the Bridge on the River Kwai, tourists can go down the stairs next to a Chinese notice board. After going down, they will see many Burmese vendors selling goods.

There are many shops and floating restaurants on the river bank. The restaurant specializes in Thai cuisine, with a lot of seafood and river freshness. The environment is also good. It is quite atmospheric to have a meal by the River Kwai.

After eating, you can also take a local boat for a rafting trip on the River Kwai to appreciate its customs.

Travel time Because the Bridge on the River Kwai itself is not long, tourists do not need much time to visit.

If you plan to eat in a restaurant or go rafting, the time can be extended appropriately, but generally it should not exceed one day.

The Bridge on the River Kwai is a tourist attraction open all day, and tourists are recommended to visit from November to February of next year.