Bangkok: Brücke auf dem Kwai und Thailand-Burma Railway Tour
Beschreibung
Die Brücke am Fluss Kwai und Thailand-Birma Eisenbahntour bietet eine faszinierende Reise durch die Geschichte, die Sie zu einer der bedeutendsten Stätten aus dem Zweiten Weltkrieg führt. Erkunden Sie die berühmte Brücke, die im berühmten Film verewigt wurde, und erfahren Sie mehr über ihren Bau durch alliierte Kriegsgefangene unter harten Bedingungen. Die Tour beinhaltet eine Fahrt mit der historischen Thailand-Birma Eisenbahn, auch bekannt als "Todeseisenbahn", die sich durch üppige Dschungellandschaften erstreckt und sowohl ein historisches als auch ein malerisches Erlebnis bietet. Mit einem sachkundigen Führer, der Geschichten über den schwierigen Bau der Eisenbahn und ihre Auswirkungen auf diejenigen, die an ihr gearbeitet haben, erzählt, bietet diese Tour einen eindrucksvollen Einblick in Thailands Kriegsgeschichte. Ein Besuch des Kriegsfriedhofs ist ebenfalls inbegriffen und lädt zum Nachdenken ein. Diese Tour ist perfekt für Geschichtsinteressierte und diejenigen, die die Bedeutung dieses ergreifenden Wahrzeichens verstehen möchten.
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Die Brücke über den Kwai, die viele aus dem gleichnamigen Film von 1957 oder aus dem Buch von Pierre Boulle kennen, ist Teil der berüchtigten Todesbahn, die im Zweiten Weltkrieg von 1942 bis 1943 gebaut wurde. Die Bahnstrecke verband Kanchanaburi in Westthailand mit Rangun in Myanmar, das damals Burma hieß und etwa 415 Kilometer lang war. An beiden Enden begannen im Juni 1942 die Bauarbeiten aufeinander zu. Im Oktober 1943 trafen sich die beiden Seiten und beendeten die Eisenbahn.
Der Khwae Yai River, auch als Si Sawat bekannt, ist ein Fluss im Westen Thailands. Es entspringt in den Tenasserim-Hügeln und fließt über 380 Kilometer durch die Distrikte Sangkhla Buri, Si Sawat und Mueang in der Provinz Kanchanaburi, wo es sich mit dem Khwae Noi zusammenschließt, um den Mae Klong-Fluss in Pak Phraek zu bilden.
Der Kanchanaburi War Cemetery ist der größte Kriegsgefangenenfriedhof für Opfer japanischer Inhaftierungen beim Bau der Burma Railway. Es liegt an der Hauptstraße, der Saeng Chuto Road, durch die Stadt Kanchanaburi in Thailand, neben einem älteren chinesischen Friedhof.
Dieses kleine Museum, das 1977 eröffnet wurde, konzentriert sich hauptsächlich auf die schrecklichen Prüfungen der Kriegsgefangenen, die die Todeseisenbahn gebaut haben. Ihre harten Lebensbedingungen werden in vielen Originalfotos, Briefen und Zeichnungen aus dieser Zeit sowie in persönlichen Gegenständen und Kriegsrelikten gezeigt, darunter eine nicht explodierte Bombe der Alliierten, die abgeworfen wurde, um die Brücke zu zerstören. Eine der drei Galerien ist aus Bambus im Stil der Unterstände (Attap genannt) erbaut, in denen die Kriegsgefangenen lebten.
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- Für alle Fitnesslevel geeignet
- Sie müssen Ihre Hoteldetails zum Zeitpunkt der Buchung angeben. Andernfalls kann dies zu einer Stornierung führen
- Die Tour beinhaltet die Abholung / Rückgabe vom Hotel und ist in den meisten Hotels im Zentrum von Bangkok verfügbar. Diese Option kann geändert und / oder storniert werden. Sie können die Abholung von Ihrem Hotel oder einem nahe gelegenen Ort arrangieren, wenn Sie anrufen, um Ihre Reservierung zu bestätigen. Die Abholung vom Hotel kann 30-60 Minuten vor Tourbeginn erfolgen. Startzeit / Abfahrtszeit (abhängig vom Hotelstandort).
- Ca. 300 Baht sind an den Reiseleiter zu zahlen, der einen Sitzplatz inklusive Tee/Kaffee, Trinkwasser, kaltem Handtuch und Zertifikat garantiert. Diese kann nur vor Ort am Bahnhof bezahlt werden.
- Der Kindertarif gilt für Kinder unter 100 cm Größe. Bei mehr als 100 cm zahlen Sie bitte die Erwachsenenpreise.
- Für die gemeinsame Tour sind mindestens 2 Personen erforderlich. Einzelreisende können die Shared Tour für dieses Produkt buchen, unterliegen jedoch der Verfügbarkeit und Stornierung, wenn die Mindestanzahl von Personen am Aktivitätstag nicht erreicht wird. (In diesem Fall wird ein alternatives Datum oder eine Rückerstattung angeboten.)
- Wenn Sie Mobilitätsprobleme haben, können Sie Schwierigkeiten haben, in das Langschwanz-Schnellboot ein- oder auszusteigen. Bitte teilen Sie dies Ihrem Reiseleiter zu Beginn der Tour mit. Ihr Reiseleiter sorgt dafür, dass der Fahrer Sie stattdessen auf der Straße zur Brücke bringt.
Bewertungen(61)
I had an amazing experience! The guide 00Mo shared fantastic knowledge throughout the tour, making the entire visit both enjoyable and informative. Their expertise and enthusiasm really enhanced the day, and I came away with a deeper understanding and appreciation of the place. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a memorable and enlightening experience.
Dear Travel16379240820, Thank you so much for sharing your truly amazing experience with us on Tripadvisor! We are delighted to hear that your tour to the Bridge on the River Kwai and the Thailand-Burma Railway was both enjoyable and informative. Our guide, Mo, will be absolutely thrilled to receive your special shout-out! We take great pride in our guides' expertise and enthusiasm, and it is wonderful to know that their knowledge helped give you a deeper understanding and appreciation of this historic site. Thank you for your high recommendation, and we hope to host you on another memorable journey in the future! Best regards, Nick (IAsia Thailand Online)
Very very good love our tour guys well spoken English and really really good at explaining everything
Dear Aleida, Thank you for sharing your great feedback! We are thrilled that you had a very good experience and that our tour guides looked after you so well. Having knowledgeable, fluent guides is incredibly important for a historic journey like the River Kwai, and we appreciate you recognizing their hard work. Safe travels, and we hope to welcome you back soon! Regards, Nick (IAsia Thailand Online)
Brilliant, the tour guide 00M was brilliant and driver was excellent, trip is a long one from Bangkok but well worth it, don’t know where to start with explaining everything so people just do it it’s worth the money and this tour company where brilliant from contact to pick ups and drop offs, my only thing I would mention is the museum could do with some tidying up, displays where dirty and the film was good but could do with better speakers but that’s not down to the tour company but perhaps they could pass it on, by the way if your on the train journey sit on the right if you have your back to the engine or left if your facing it lol, you get the best view. Well done tour company your where brilliant, Special mention to the Aussie and Canadian ex pats m, it was brilliant to meet you .
Dear Cavyn_H, Thank you for your brilliant review! We are so pleased to hear that your trip to the Bridge on the River Kwai was well worth the journey and that our guide, Oom, and our driver took such great care of you. It’s wonderful to know that you found our communication and logistics seamless from start to finish. We also appreciate your specific tip about the best side of the train to sit on for the views—I'm sure future travelers will find that "pro-tip" very helpful! Regarding your feedback about the museum displays and audio, we truly appreciate your candor. While those facilities are managed independently, we value your input and will certainly share your suggestions with the museum management to help improve the experience for everyone. Thank you for choosing IAsia Thailand, the leader in historical tours and travel experiences throughout Thailand. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon! Best regards, Nick (IAsia Thailand Online)
That you are disorganised! ! I had a message last night you didn’t have enough people, and I’ll be taking the tour on Tuesday!
Dear Gideon, Thank you for your email. Allow me to clarify the situation in full. The tour was originally scheduled for the 19th. As there were fewer participants on that date, we asked if you would be willing to move the tour to the 21st, and you kindly agreed. Viator also sent you confirmation of this change. For this reason, I would not describe our team as “disorganised" or "messed up". We did send both an email and a message, and you confirmed your agreement to join the tour on the 21st. Had you not agreed, we would have processed a refund for you. I am happy to provide screenshots (only 2 and we masked your hotel) we have others if you wish https://www.pasteboard.co/os8N0-Y4f2uo.png https://www.pasteboard.co/k1AJLGVn7wmQ.png Thank you for your understanding. Best regards, Paul
Everything as expected but long drive and HOT
Dear Wayne B, Thank you for your review. We are glad you found the history of the Railway compelling and that the tour met your expectations. We certainly agree that the heat can be intense; April is the hottest month of the year in Thailand, and the journey to Kanchanaburi can feel a bit longer when the temperatures are so high! We hope the moving history of the site made the 'painful' heat a bit more bearable. Thank you for choosing iAsia Thailand. Best regards, Nick (IAsia Thailand Online)
This was one of the best tours I have ever been on! Oom our guide, spelled out exactly what we were going to do the entire day. It was very clear and concise, so there were no surprises. The museum was very moving, the boat ride was fast and fun! The train ride and the walk over the river was amazing. And lunch was fantastic, great view!
Dear 761leahw, Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that this was one of the best tours you’ve ever been on. We will be sure to pass your kind words along to Oom. She takes great pride in ensuring our guests have a 'clear and concise' itinerary so they can relax and truly take in the history and beauty of the day. It’s wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the contrast of the moving museum visit with the excitement of the boat ride and that fantastic lunch view! Thank you for choosing iAsia Thailand for such a memorable experience. Best regards, Nick (IAsia Thailand Online)
Informative, varied and interesting excursion and very thought provoking due to the nature of the visit. It was a long drive but very glad we went. I would have preferred a slightly later pick up time to enable us to have breakfast in the hotel rather than a stop at a coffee shop 20 minutes in to tne journey!
Dear 17je, Thank you for your thoughtful review. We are glad that you found the excursion to the River Kwai informative and thought-provoking; it is indeed a powerful piece of history to experience in person. We appreciate your feedback regarding the early pick-up time. Because the journey to Kanchanaburi involves navigating Bangkok’s morning traffic and ensuring we arrive in time for the train departure on the Death Railway, an early start is usually necessary to fit everything in. However, we take your comments about the breakfast stop seriously and will review our itinerary timing with our operations team. Thank you for choosing iAsia Thailand for such a significant journey. Best regards, Nick (IAsia Thailand Online)
We didn't know what to expect but it turned out to be the highlight of Bangkok. The tour was extremely interesting, the guide was very informative and knowledgeable, and the pace of the tour was good. Lunch was delicious too.
Hi Zena, Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are honored to hear that our Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway tour was the highlight of your time in Bangkok. We truly believe that the history of this site is best experienced with a knowledgeable guide who can bring the stories to life, so we are thrilled that you found the insights informative. We also understand that it’s a long day, so we’re glad the pacing and the lunch provided made the journey comfortable and enjoyable for you. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you on another one of our historical journeys in the future! Best regards, Nick (IAsia Thailand Online)
I joined this tour at the end of February and had a very good experience. It was a well-organized, full-day trip to the River Kwai and the surrounding area. Everything ran smoothly, and our guide, “00M,” was professional and knowledgeable, sharing the historical details clearly and accurately. There was really nothing to complain about, it was good value for money. I would highly recommend this tour if you’re planning to visit the River Kwai.
Dear Tino, Thank you so much for your kind review! We are delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience on our River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway tour this February. It is wonderful to know that everything ran smoothly and that you found the trip to be a good value. We are especially proud to hear your praise for Oom. She is a valued member of our team, and we will be sure to share your compliments with her—she will be thrilled to know her historical knowledge and professionalism made your day memorable. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you on another adventure soon! Best regards, Nick (IAsia Thailand Online)
We made the tour of the bridge being in the “village” but privately. A beautiful building that deserves the excursion below the prison camp unfortunately left completely abandoned
Since this review is in French and touches on both the historical site and the condition of the museum/camp area, your response should be respectful of the history while clarifying the distinction between the bridge and the surrounding memorials. Draft Response (French) "Merci d'avoir partagé votre expérience sur cette excursion historique. Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié la beauté du Pont de la Rivière Kwai et l'aspect exclusif de votre visite privée. Nous prenons note de votre remarque concernant l'ancien camp de prisonniers. Comme vous l'avez souligné, certains vestiges historiques aux alentours sont préservés par différentes entités locales, et leur état d'entretien peut malheureusement varier. C'est précisément pour cette raison que nos guides s'efforcent d'apporter tout le contexte historique nécessaire, afin de faire revivre l'histoire de ces lieux, même là où le temps a fait son œuvre. Nous espérons que cette immersion dans l'histoire de la 'Voie ferrée de la mort' restera un moment fort de votre voyage en Thaïlande Nick (IAsia Thailand Online)
