วันศุกร์ที่ 4 เมษายน พ.ศ. 2551
ATTRACTION IN AMPHOE SAIYOK
Lawa Cave
…The cave is on the side of Kwae Noi River, 75 kilometers from Kanchanaburi city. The entrance to the cave is a bit narrow although the interior is spacious with several chambers including the “music chamber”, the “throne chambers”, and the “curtain chamber” with stalactites and stalagmites in full display. The cave can be accessed either by boat or car. Chartered boats are available at the Pak Saeng Pier (southwest of Namtok Train Station), the trip takes 45 minutes and costs 800-1,000 baht per boat (capacity 8-10 people). Visitors traveling by driving car cross the bridge at Ban Kaeng Raboet to the cave and continue on foot.
Hell Fire Pass Memorial Museum
...This is a part of the Death Railway that was constructed during the World War II using POW labor to cut through the mountain. The site is located in a thick forest near Km.66th of the Saiyok-Thongphaphum Road (Highway No.323), 20 km. from Saiyok Noi Waterfall and 60 km. from Kanchanaburi. Along a 4-kilometer-walking trail made by the Allied prisoners visitors can envision the difficulties faced in constructing the Death Railway using simple tools. The pass is approximately 500 meters long and 26 meters deep. In 1943 Australian POWs employing hand drills, picks and shovels, baskets and dynamite completed it within six weeks. There is also a museum displaying contemporary photographs, maps, models, illustration, etc. from the period. Open daily from 9.00-16.00 Admission by donation.
Saiyok Yai Waterfall
...Situated near the office of Saiyok National Park. The park covers approximately 300 square kilometers and contains several interesting caves and the nation’s famous Saiyok Yai Waterfall. The park has dense forests, including majestic teak trees and an abundance of small mammals such as squirrels, bats and deer, ad well as numerous bird species. A rope bridge enables people to cross the river to view the waterfall. Rafts are available for an river trip along the riverbank but advance booking is recommended. Saiyok Yai Waterfall is 104 kilometers from town, by going future Saiyok Noi Waterfall 40 kilometers and turn left from the high way 323 approximately 3 kilometers. Bungalow accommodations, river rafts, camping facilities, and a daytime food market are available.
Daowadueng Cave
…Contain numerous stalactites and stalagmites which are wonderful and create naturally the beautiful scenery. Visitors have to prepare the light to get in the cave. To get to the cave, visitors can go by car along Highway 323 away from Kanchanaburi town 110 kilometers and by boat from Paksaeng Pier or Saiyok Yai Waterfall and walk to the cave 1 kilometer from the bank of Kwae Noi River.
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