Kanchanaburi City lies 150 km west of Bangkok and is itself a popular resort town. Situtated on the banks of the Mae Klong River where its two tributaries - Kwai Noi and Kwai Yai rivers meet the city serves as an overnight base for tourists visiting the province's many attractions. There are spectacular waterfalls, river cruises, fishing trips and jungle tours for the nature lovers or one can visit ethnic Mon and Karen settlements.