
Saiyok
River House
31/2-4 Thesabarn Soi 7, Thesabarn
Road
Amphor Saiyoke, Kanchanaburi
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Saiyok
River House is one of the best private places where you can
enjoy the real nature of Thailand. "The house" is located just
20 miles away from Kanchanaburi province, with many enjoyable
attractions along the way. With tree and river surrounded, visitor
will feel like staying in the heart of nature. Stepping outside,
there are many travel site around, such as water falls, elephant
rides, forest walk, cave walk, floating raft and important architectures.
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Activities at the
fair include a historical and archaeological exhibition, folk
shows, booths of governmental offices, products sale, entertainment,
and a light and sound presentation. This is an annual event to
be held by the Kanchanaburi Provincial Authority from the end
of November to the beginning of December to commemorate the notorious
establishment of the Death Railway and the Bridge Over the River
Kwai during WWII.
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The Death Railway
line is still in operation. The rail line snakes through scenic
and thrilling natural terrain. The whole train, hugging the mountainside
at a dizzy height over raging river far below, creeps over the
World War II rail line laid on creaking wood-trestles.
The Death Railway train ride runs on a regular schedule. The train
leaves Kanchanaburi Station at 10.31 am., chugs over the Bridge
on the River Kwai at 10.35am., or thereabout, en route Namtok
Station at 12.30pm There is a combination tour to the renowned
Saiyoke Waterfall. Picnic on the train is not frowned upon.
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Sai Yoke National
Park, called the classic Waterfall of Thailand because its beauty
is the theme of an immortal classic Thai song composed by a renowned
artist prince almost a century ago. He had his inspiration when
viewing waterfalls from a boat, seeing the water tumbling and
splashing down from a high cliff bank. The vantage point to fully
appreciate he great waterfalls is still from a boat in the river.
There are more waterfalls around such as A Ra Wan water fall which
has 7 floor of heaven. Those who enjoy swimming in hot springs
may travel to km. 107 and visit The Hindad Hot Springs.
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