River Kwai Bridge in Ratchaburi

Video soon on my youtube channel "grand walking tours" its cool but make sure you get the train ... its cool sticking the head out the window

A must go to,very sad history I’ve always wanted to walk this bridge.

From historical point, very interesting. Other that that: it’s a bridge and there’s nothing much to do really.

Nice historical bridge, as it is the main touristic spot in Kanchanaburi it is full of tourists. Still a nice place to walk along the railways over the bridge and gives a nice view to the surrounding area. Keep an eye on the time as there are still active trains running over the bridge!

Bridge on the River Kwai is full of history and a little somber knowing the background of the the death railway. Lots of tourists taking photos including myself as you can walk the bridge and look out to the fast flowing Khwae Noi.

This is a historical area from World War Two often made famous by the movie Bridge over the River kawai which was a fictional story. This is part of the famous Burma Railway made famous through the prisoners of war that were forced to build it by the Japanese and the horrific conditions that the Japanese kept the allied troops in causing many to die to build this railway and there is several memorials to this including a local war memorial and also the cemetery in town where you will see the number of soldiers that perished to build this railway. These days though it is a much more beautiful and peaceful place where tourists come to take photos and goto the local restaurants and bars which there is many in this area and also relax in the natural beauty of this area. If you have time travelling Thailand it is worth a visit and also worth staying in this area for a few nights to just take your time and relax in town and also relax in the number of natural attractions and temples within the surrounding areas. See my YouTube the travelling social worker in Thailand for my video on this place

One of the most important section of Death Railway

A trip with making, only about 2 hours from Bangkok. The Hollywood movie, A Bridge Over the River Kwai, does a good job telling the story of the hardships and suffering that the POWs experienced and prepares one for visiting the bridge and later cemetery.Whether a historian or someone who appreciates history, this is one of those places everyone should visit.

I understand that locals need to make a living by commercialising the history of the bridge. The amount of people who were disrespecting those who lost their lives here by taking glamour shots or team photos was staggering. Abhorrent behaviour for an historically significant site. Come here, support the locals, ruin the selfies.

A bridge that is so popular in making war films, did not expect this bridge to be so narrow... intriguing experience.For those who are taking trains, do note that the ticket counter is closed, you can get the tickets on the train.

Go here for a brief visit, snap that picture and move on.It’s a bridge over the river Kwai, made by Japanese forced labor consisting of allied POW’s and conscripted civilians. The hellfire railroad museum and the death railroad museum and memorial graveyard are more impressive and informative.This is however, the bridge. Go early, on weekdays, or expect many others. Walking towards the end already leaves 80% of the people behind.

Definitely a must visit if you are in Kanchanaburi. Come for the lovely views of the historic bridge thats surrounded by local restaurants and some shopping...of course its a little touristy but worth it.

On its own this is just a black steel bridge, but being it a historical place, makes it special and well-worth a visit. Recommended to first visit the museum close by to learn about the history of the railroad.

Historical place to visit. You can take lots of nice photos there. Try to visit the place on public holiday and weekends about around 10am and 4pm to catch the train pass by. There are also food, drinks and souvenir stores

An unforgettable experience for those interested in the history of the Bridge of the River Kwai.

Quiet & nice scenery. Just the railway for photo taking

Very humbling but busy with tourists. Not easy to walk across if youre not steady on your feet.

nothing much, just a bridge, should come late afternoon to avoide the heat, be careful when raining

Photography tip - If you want to beat the crowd and grab a photo of the train as it travels over the River Khwae Bridge in Kanchanaburi, walk onto the bridge at either 6am or 7am, and wait for the train to travel past at approximately 6:10am and 7:10am. The bridge has several viewing platforms where you can stand to watch the train travel safely past. Also, early in the morning, you can grab a photo with no one on the bridge. The bridge was built by prisoners of war during World War II. The prisoners came from Australia, Britain, Netherlands and the US - Japan also forced labourers from other Asian countries to assist in building the Thai–Burma Railway during this time. The bridge was bombed several times in 1945 by airforces associated with the Commonwealth. The rail line is also referred to as Death Railway. It is possible to walk across this rail bridge at any time of the day - but, be ready to make way for oncoming trains.

Another historic and scenic spot in Kanchanaburi.. worth visiting but other than walking along the bridge and taking a boat around the river (recommended)..nothing else to do.. so expect to spend around 1 hours here at maximum

One of the most beautiful places in the west of Thailand. The bridge is old and the toy train over it was awesome to watch. You can walk on the track on the bridge for amazing pictures

Very nice bridge with a lot of history.

A lot of history around the bridge. Constructed in the 1940s and hundreds of military men died in the process due to diseases and malnutrition

We checked this place in 12/2019. It was full of tourists as expected, but all I can say, yes, I was there, walked over the bridge had some beers and enjoyed it!The bridge is from steel for trains only. If you know a bit of history, you know that this should be in your must see places in your itinerary.

One of the most well known tourist attraction from Thai-Burmar railway (death railwaythat yoi mpst have to visit.

A bridge with rich history (you can check out its history - Death Railway/Bridge of River Kwai - pronounced as Khwe). Once, this bridge witnessed the harsh times and deaths in the past - now its one famous attraction. This is a working bridge so please be informed that trains going to Nam Tok and Thonburi are passing here daily. Theres also a "Chinese Temple" on the right - Phra Poetisat Guan In - once you cross-over. I noticed that not everyone is reaching the end of the rail. But I highly recommend to do so as there are lots of other areas to discover on the other side - like the Chinese Temple and a park with lush greeneries. Also, theres a boat trip that is being offered going to other places of interests (a man was shouting/offering the ride). Not part of the attraction but theres a lovely dog chillin on the railway and doesnt mind/care how chaotic his surrounding is.

Its an great area many jewellery shop sells custom jewellery, many cafes, souvenir shops and food&drink stalls nearby also has good restaurants with nice views on the river.

It is an old bridge.We have similar structures in India.It is a popular tourist destination and attracts Thai tourists also.This place has a lot of eateries.There is a nearby private war museum. The war museum is a must visit because it has too many items on display.Usually most foreigners ride the train from this stop so the train gets really crowded. It might be a good idea to board the train on the previous stop.Train tickets cost around 100 THB for foreigners.

Took the bridge from the train so didnt really see the bridge. It is a unique bridge with rich history. But its not really worth the time to travel just to visit the bridge. It is best to combine it with other attractions nearby like the nature reserves,etc.Stop at River Kwai Bridge station (one stop after Kanchanaburi Stationif you want to take photos of the bridge. It stops just before crossing the bridge.I made the mistake of taking the train across the bridge and the next station is very far away from the bridge.

Only a few hours from Bangkok is the famous Bridge over the river Kwai. We took the train this time from Bangkok, which for only 100 baht is a great way to visit Kanchanaburi. Very quiet when we visited which was great, not often you can take photos of the bridge with no people. Good area and certainly worth visiting

Great experience visiting the Bridge, and quiet at the moment due to a lack of tourists in Thailand.

Spend you evening time with some history about this bridge, enjoy the view and breeze along with small stalls of vendors selling theor merchandise ( souvenior)

Stumbling here gave me something to sayDo you know about the building of the Burma RailwaySiam gripped me in unrelenting sweatsTo the ultimate test of hostile threatsIllusions appear more than would aMurky old river or a sacred BuddhaI hear faint whistles of the “Colonel Bogey March”As I touch the iron truss shaped into an archLabored in wretched torment til they dieJust to build a Bridge on the River Kwai-elk

We were lucky. Our hotel (U Inchantreewas close enough to walk to the bridge and we did so at about 8am and we were the only tourists at that time (Covid helped too I imagine). Strolled over to the other side where the War Concentration Market (!!!is (closed at the time). The original bridge (disassembled bridge from Indonesia, shipped to Thailand, erected by Pow slaveswas destroyed by the Allies towards end of the war.

A compulsory stop in this area, along with Hellfire Pass and Erawan Falls. For clear photos on the bridge (tourist-free), there is a lull between those out at first light and the second wave a while later. Cool to be on the bridge when a train passes: there are obvious places to step aside. I recommend staying at the River Kwai View Hotel: located right next to the bridge and they serve a very full breakfast. Really nice, helpful staff. Also have an Amazon cafe and a 7/11 right outside.

Historical place. But a little mistake because when the bridge was built the river name wasnt Kwai (Kwai means buffalo in Thaibut after the bridge become famous as "Bridge over the river Kwai" they renamed the river... Because of the historical importance (part of the infamous death railwaywith to visit.

One of the historic land mark in Kanchanaburi. If you visit this beautiful province dont forget to visit this bridge.Beautiful view of the river from the bridge.

A beautiful bridge across the river Khwae with a rich History. It is a symbol of Kanchanaburi. Walk along the bridge and can also enjoy a boat ride on the river.

Must visit if youre in the area!Really busy at the weekend so would go midweek to try and avoid the crowds.Be great to be there when the train is crossing, unfortunately I didnt get to see that.

What more can I say? It’s the Bridge Over the River Kwai. It’s a very cool bridge and there is still a tourist train to crosses it daily. I had a fantastic view of it from my hotel room and I did not get tired of looking at it, and thinking of the lives lost to build it. Very solemn to gaze at it. This was my first visit to the bridge and I have lived here for two years, and have been coming to Thailand for over 20 years. Why did I wait so long?

World famous tourist attraction. But we had the whole place to ourselves due to the pandemic. Despite all the associated human tragedy and misery, Its a strikingly beautiful solid object of art. We watched the 3 movies that are available before we visited = so the meaning and depth of sorrow was emphasized.

River kwai bridge is the must visit destination in kanchanaburi.The real bridge on the River Kwai was never destroyed, not even damaged. It still stands on the edge of the Thai jungle about three miles from this peaceful town and it has become something of a tourist attraction. The bridge was erected by Allied pris oners during the Japanese occupation of Thailand in World War II.

Its great historic place to visit in Kanchanury province in Thailand where you can smell the history and see with your own eyes the sacrifices hundreds of thousands of Britons, Australians, Americans, Thais and others made to defeat the enemies and bring peace to the world.

When I was about to cross the River Kwai Bridge to the other bank in 2003, Montezumas vengeance hit me right in the middle of the bridge. I made it back to the Floating Raft Restaurant with great difficulty...A lasting memory.

World famous bridge, subject of bestseller book and movie by the name "The bridge on the river Kwai" and the film "The Bridge on the River Kwai" - POWs are forced to build a railway bridge across the river Kwai for their Japanese captors, not knowing that the allied forces are planning to destroy it.

Better and more profound than expected.. my first encounter with this site was as a kind and the movie.. now a few decades later.. being able to walk the actual site.. feel the heat.. see the water.. touch the warm steel.. imagine what the PoW felt in 1943.. gave it all a surreal echo in the 21st century. Make a morning out of it. With several restaurants.. tourist shopping spots and the nearby Jeath museum... kids would love the scale of things.. but perhaps not grasp the reality of history collected here.Several photo spots.. sunscreen and walking shoes a must.

The iconic bridge built during the WW 2, made famous by the award winning movie Bridge over the river Kwai back in 1957. I came here during the annual Light and Sound performance period in which they re-enact the WW 2 historic events at the bridge for you to see with fireworks and pyrotechnics. The event happens for one week every year around late November and they have this show almost every day during that week. If you plan to come here around November, I would suggest you visit around late November so you’ll be able to catch the show and it’s free admission.

Bridge combining narrow and wider guage rails. Many photo ops. Great to visit when its not packed.

There is not entrance fee. It is better to visit in the mornings of week days because in other times it is full of people. So many that it can be annoying. There is a nice market by the bridge and you can see the train passing sometimes in the day. If you keep walking south you can get to one of the rock cuttings similar to hellfire pass.

One of the historical sightseeing in Thailand and its so nice visit, there is small market next to the bridge which they open in the evening and its so nice to chill there. I ride my motorcycle to there and if you interested you can also check my video in my channel( same name as here )