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The north of the town’s province and 130 kilometers away, the district is full of beautiful golf courses and well known natural attractions; Erawan Waterfall, Huay Mae Khamin Waterfall, Pra That Cave, Than Lot Cave, etc. The lake of Sri Nakarin Dam is for water sports and fishing.
It is the place where raft houses and floating houses are well prepared for welcoming visitors.

[ Sri Nakharin National Park (Huay Mae Khamin Waterfall) ]
This park covers 1,532 square-kilometers.  Park headquarters are 105 kilometers from Kanchanaburi.  Major park attractions include the lovely 7- tiered Huay Mae Khamin Waterfall, boat trips on the scenic reservoir, and encroaching deciduous forest and bamboo groves where kingfishers, babblers and numerous other birds species are readily seen.  Larger, more elusive mammals within the park's remoter areas include deer, elephants and tigers. Phra and Niramit Caves near the park headquarters comprise other attractions. Bungalow accommodations are available. The park's relative inaccessibility necessitates either a punishing 40-kilometre drive along a dry weather track, and negotiable only by motorcycles, pickup or 4-wheel-drive vehicles, or a 45-75-minute boat ride from the Tha Kradan Pier 24 kilometers north of the Sri Nakharin Dam.

[ Erawan National Park ]
Erawan National Park 65 kilometers from Kanchanaburi along Highway 3199, this 500-square-kilometre national park is the site of the Erawan Waterfall, widely regarded as being one of Thailand's loveliest cascades. Seven tiers of sparkling water cascade down grand stairways of mossy boulders framed by ivy curtain and green jungle growth. There are scores of pools along the down stream, where one can take a cool plunge in the refreshing spring water.
A mountainside forest setting includes dense bamboo groves which support  numerous bird species.  Bungalow accommodations and camping are available. 
The falls season is between September and December. It is best to visit the park on weekdays to avoid the holiday crowd.

[  Pra That Cave ]
Pra That CaveLocated in  Erawan National Park, 76 kilometers from the city, and just 10 kilometers north of Erawan Waterfall. It's the most beautiful cave in Kanchanaburi.  The stalactites and stalagmites inside the cave were created wonderfully by nature.

[ Sri Nakharin Dam ]
3 kilometers from Erawan Waterfall,  this hydro-electric power plant project is  situated on Kwae Yai River. This massive structure marks the southernmost extremity of an extensive reservoir. The location of Sri Nakharin Dam is very beautiful wide lake with many resorts and raft houses, natural surrounding good for fishing above the dam site.

Chaloem Rattanakosin National Park (Than Lod Cave)[ Chaloem Rattanakosin National Park (Than Lod Cave) ]
This interesting attraction is 97 kilometers from Kanchanaburi town, and north of Bo Phloi District, along Highway 3086. This 54-square-kilometre park encompasses peaceful forests, waterfalls and several caves. The 300-metre long Than Lod Noi Cave near the park headquarters is the most popular attraction, and some 2.5 kilometers walk to Than Lod Yai.  Than Ngoen, Than Thong and Trai Trueng waterfalls are in the area of the park.  Bungalow accommodations and camping are available.

 
 
     

   
 


[ Wat Tham Khao Noi ]

Located at Tambon Muang Chum, Tha Muang District, about 4 kilometers away from Vajiralongkorn Dam,  the monastery was constructed in the  form of Chinese architecture and cultural art.

[ Wat Tham Sua ]
It's close to Wat Tham Khao Noi.  The monastery was constructed in Thai architectural style. The Great Buddha image and pagoda placed in the temple is uniquely beautiful and is respected by all Buddhists. 
 

 
 

Wat Tham Sua

Wat Tham Khao Noi & Wat Tham Sua (in the background)
 

 
 

Wat Tham Sua

Wat Tham Sua  
     

   
 


Thong pha PhumIt is about 159 kilometers away from the province town. On route 323. The district landscape is forestry and mountainous. There are a lot of natural attractions worth visiting such as Pha Tat Waterfall, Hin Dad Hot Springs etc. It places a lot of National Parks and the World heritage The Yai Naresuan Sanctuary Park is located in this district as well. The Lake of Khao Lam Dam is suitable for fishing – lovers. Golf – lovers will enjoy playing golf in many beautiful perfect golf courses. Convenience five – star hotels, comfortable rafthouses and well – equipped resorts are ready for visitors.

[ Khao Laem Dam ]
153 kilometers from town on Highway 323, this hydro-electric dam is situated on Kwai Noi River. The dam is 1,019 meters long and 92 meters inches high, forms a great reservoir and the scenic beauty of lake which placed several raft and resort complexes offer opportunities for boat rides, swimming and fishing.

[ Hin Dad Hot Spring ]
135 kilometers from town, these occupy a hollow some 3 kilometers northeast of Highway 323 along the same track.  The natural hot springs discovered by Japanese soldier during the Second World War.  Visitors can shower in this pond.

[ Pha Tad Waterfall ]
The big three-tiered cascade, 140 kilometers from town on route Kanchanaburi- Thong Pha Phum at km. 105, and right turn some 12 kilometers to the waterfall.

[ Thung Nang Kruan Waterfall ]
Located in Tambon Cha-Lae, about 190  kilometers from Kanchanaburi town. Visitors should have  4-wheel-drive vehicles to travel along Thong Pha Phum -Sangkhlaburi route and take the right turn of 15  kilometers at km. 26, and some 3 kilometers on foot with local guide.

[ Pilog Mine ]
60 kilometers west of Thong Pha Phum District on Route 3272, once there was much mining of wolfram and tin in the Tanaosri Mountain range marking the Thai-Burmese border.  Its cold temperature offer for a temperate fruit and decorative winter plant orchard. Furthermore, many beautiful waterfalls, new attractions offer visitors to be impressed by traveling on foot.

 
     
 

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