Wheelchair friendly tours, part five

February 28, 2007.
Kanchanaburi, Bridge over the River Kwai.

When I heard about the movie "Bridge over the River Kwai", I decide I had to see this spot myself. WOII is part of our history. Not only for Dutch people but for all people worldwide.

Kanchanaburi is about 2,5 hours drive from our apartment Tira Tiraa in Hua Hin. So my family and I left early in the morning in a wheelchair accessible minivan with driver. First we went to the Jeath War museum to learn about the area and the prisoners who built the bridge. The second stop was the graveyard of the soldiers who lost their life here during World War II.
Third stop was the new bridge. And last but not least the old bridge and the train. We had lunch next to the bridge. The view from the restaurant was magnificent, the old bridge and the river with floating hotels surrounded by lush vegetation. Sadly enough this train wasn't accessible for wheelchairs. So only my family got on the train and the driver and I went by car to the next train station.

Afterwards we have visited the Tiger temple. More info about this temple and the rescue of tigers in this post.

Accessible temples, Hua Hin, Thailand

February 1, 2010. Wat Huay Mongkol, Hua Hin, Thailand.

This is one of the wheelchair accessible temples in Hua Hin. This temple is located west of Hua Hin. It takes a 25 minutes drive in a local green taxi to get there.

The statue is the biggest in the surrounding area of Hua Hin. The temple grounds are level and there is also a toilet for handicapped people. For the exact location look at our Google map.

Take your time and walk or roll around in your wheelchair or scooter. The temple grounds are even more beautiful then the statue itself. Behind the statue is a path where you can make beautiful pictures. Then at the end of this path cross the bridge with lovely orchids at the railing and water lilies in the pond. Walk along the small elephant camp and take a look at the orchid farm. Beautiful flowers here. Follow the road, take a look at the fruit trees of the temple and afterwards cross the water. There is a stone bridge where the water is running over. It is just 5cm deep. Nice to cool your feet after this walk. Don't you like this? Then just turn around after the orchid farm.

Afterwards you can drive on to the Hua Hin Hills vineyard or on your way back pay a visit to Elephant Village.

More info write to info@gehandicapten.com