Kanchanaburi (population 52,000) is the gateway to Kanchanaburi_(province)|Kanchanaburi Province. For most visitors it holds precisely one sight of interest, namely the '''Bridge over the River Kwai''', the start of the infamous World War II '''Death Railway''' to Myanmar|Burma (Myanmar), although there is an increasingly thriving backpacker scene taking advantage of the chilled-out riverside vibe. More foreign visitors are discovering why Thais know it as one of the most beautiful provinces in the country with its easily accessible waterfalls and national parks. http://wikitravel.org/en/Kanchanaburi