Deux nuits à Kanchanaburi et 4 nuits à Hua Hin
by Cruchot34
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Bonjour à tous
Nous revoilà partis pour la Thaïlande c'est notre 10 eme édition entre amis , fan de ce pays
et comme chaque année , je viens sur ce super site pour agrémenter ma préparation du voyage grâce a vos expériences et passages dans les coins que nous ne connaissons pas encore .
Nous serons en Thaïlande du 06 au 27 Mars 2020 , 2 lieux que nous ne connaissons pas encore
Kanchanaburi 2 nuits du 09 au 11 Mars et
Hua Hin 4 nuits du 11 au 15 Mars 2020 , alors qui peut par leurs vécus m'en dire un plus que ce que je peux trouver sur le net .
Par avance merci
kanchanaburi , y'a de quoi faire, c'est quand même la plus étendue province...mais pas facile de s'y déplacer; il y a beaucoup à voir.
Par contre HH , c'est la ville des nordistes (suedois et norvégiens, + de 50000) et leurs bars à biere, plate, rien à voir et la plage immense ou se déversent les eaux usées des nombreux restos sur pilotis, sous le sable, tout de suite la vase...c'est fini la vile du roi...
kanchanaburi , y'a de quoi faire, c'est quand même la plus étendue province...mais pas facile de s'y déplacer; il y a beaucoup à voir.
Par contre HH , c'est la ville des nordistes (suedois et norvégiens, + de 50000) et leurs bars à biere, plate, rien à voir et la plage immense ou se déversent les eaux usées des nombreux restos sur pilotis, sous le sable, tout de suite la vase...c'est fini la vile du roi...
Bonsoir Shadesiam
Merci pour votre réponse mais cela ne me renseigne pas sur les lieux, si vous les avez déjà visités .
Bonsoir
Nous sommes allés sept fois en Thaïlande et deux séjours de cinq et six nuits à Hua Hin. Nous avons séjourné à l'Hisea et à l'Asira boutique hotel.
Très bien tous les deux. Nous y retournons en Avril mais dans une maison d'hôtes. Hua Hin est une ville sympa, tranquille avec beaucoup de petits restaurants, transports en commun à 15 bath, de beaux marchés de nuit. La plage n'est pas le point fort mais en descendant un peu plus au sud, très peu de touristes et vous serez avec les locaux
Tout n'est peut-être pas parfait mais l'on s'y sent bien
Bon sejour
Bonjour,
J ai fais les deux, kanchanaburi est relativement calme, agréable maispas grand chose a y faire. Je me suis ballade dans la région en scooter, je n' ai rien vu d extraordinaire si ce n est une campagne calme.
Hua hin, je connais bien, mais je n y retourne plus sauf pour une halte d une nuit. La ville n est pas très belle, tourisme de masse, très bétonnée et chère. 2 quartiers où la prostitution s est développée. Une grande plage avec des ressorts . Ville chère très occidentalisée de par le très grand nombre de retraités essentiellement scandinaves.
Tout dépend ce que vous recherchez, cela peut vous convenir, mais il faut le savoir. Si vous souhaitez un peu d authenticité, ce n est pas l endroit. Si vous cherchez, une station balnéaire, avec des centres commerciaux, du monde et des restaurants européens, c est l endroit. Il y a peu de street good.
Ce n est que mon avis personnel.
J ai fais les deux, kanchanaburi est relativement calme, agréable maispas grand chose a y faire. Je me suis ballade dans la région en scooter, je n' ai rien vu d extraordinaire si ce n est une campagne calme.
Hua hin, je connais bien, mais je n y retourne plus sauf pour une halte d une nuit. La ville n est pas très belle, tourisme de masse, très bétonnée et chère. 2 quartiers où la prostitution s est développée. Une grande plage avec des ressorts . Ville chère très occidentalisée de par le très grand nombre de retraités essentiellement scandinaves.
Tout dépend ce que vous recherchez, cela peut vous convenir, mais il faut le savoir. Si vous souhaitez un peu d authenticité, ce n est pas l endroit. Si vous cherchez, une station balnéaire, avec des centres commerciaux, du monde et des restaurants européens, c est l endroit. Il y a peu de street good.
Ce n est que mon avis personnel.
Bonjour,
Contrairement a ce que certains affirment en disant qu'il n'y a rien a faire a Kanchanaburi, je peux vous assurer que c'est une des plus belle région.Outre le pont de rivière Kwai, vous pouvez aller a Waterfall des chutes superbes , il y a aussi un incontournable trop souvent ignoré qui est le hill fire (musée de la guerre et visite d'un site consacré au camp ou 100000 américains, canadiens, new zélandais ont péri sous le joug de Japonais voulant envahir la Chine par la Thailande.
Faisable en scoot mais un van est l'idéal(ne pas oublier de prendre son passeport, car nombreux contrôles contre l’émigration Birmane).
D'autres visites sont a faire.
Concernant l'hébergement l'idéal est de chercher à proximité (2 a 3 kms c'est la route principale menant au pont) car la ville elle même ne présente aucun intérêt et le soir peu de restau ouverts. Réserver de préférence avec piscine car il y fait très chaud (l'année dernière nous avions 44°).
HH est très fréquentée par des Français, Britanniques, et Nordistes, sans grand intérêts. La plage est sale et aucun aménagement (il y a 2 ans il y avait d’énormes méduses(80 cms) échouées sur la plage, des crottes de chevaux. A part le marché du soir ou l'on peut déguster d'excellents langoustes (mais pas données quand même..) il n'y pas grand chose a faire, ni voir.
Si vous chercher de belles plages et de bons restau dirigez vous sur Chan Am. Bon séjour
L'éternité c'est long, surtout vers la fin....
Bonjour,
Contrairement a ce que certains affirment en disant qu'il n'y a rien a faire a Kanchanaburi.
Bonjour,
Effectivement je n'ai pas jugé utile précisé les cimetières et musée, pour ceux que cela intéresse. Et le fameux pont qui sont dans tous les guides touristiques.
Bonjour,
Effectivement je n'ai pas jugé utile précisé les cimetières et musée, pour ceux que cela intéresse. Et le fameux pont qui sont dans tous les guides touristiques.
bon , précisions: en ville (étendue sur 7km) 2e marché de la pierre précieuse , proche des montagnes de Birmanie , petit musée du pont et cimetière (explications des 100.000 morts prisonniers des japs), prendre le train de 43 jusqu'à nam tok(terminus) à flan de montagne et entre les rizières; bien sur hellfire ..mais un pu décevant à mon sens. le village malikka du 17e reconstitué avec ses échoppes de lépoque, vêtements et monnai d'époque, resto bio avec recettes d'époque, outils de toute forme de broyage du riz a essayer vous-meme. descentes en raft sur 7 et 9km en amont de la ville. bambous . Journée avec les éléphants dans le centre de réhabilitation elephant world ou ils sont fort bien traités (4 vetos et 20-40 volunteers) .
puis monter jusqu'à sangkhlaburi: 250 km de virages (toujours en van privé ;un seul bus/jour mais ensuite vous etes seul ) et la haut: temple enfoui dans le lac ; visite en bateau, autre en foret , les 3 chedi à la frontière, le temple moderne birman style unique, le village monh, le plus long pont en bois avec l'atmosphere matinale (6h) et la levée de la brume alors que les gens viennent nourrir les moines . le marché des monh (authentique)
les 4 parcs nationaux a visiter si vous voulez ...dont erawan et ses 7 cataractes avec l'arrêt au fishspa naturel….
vous en voulez encore à découvrir ? ça demande une organisation certaine; en 15 jours, vous ne verrez pas tout dans la province la plus étendue..il y a des coins de mangrove envahis de lucioles (vers luisants ) conseillé de prendre un hotel hors ville mais il faut un véhicule car les transports régionaux sont limités à train pour 1 arrêt en ville et 2 compagnies de bus aux entrées de la ville ..qq songteo tournent en ville pour se déplacer mais vous ne ferez pas tous ces sites.
ps : le tiger temple est fermé pour maltraitance sur les tigres, ours et loups.il existe encore un autre centre qui accueille les animaux exploités et blessés par l'homme (singes, ours, oiseaux, petits mammifères..)
il existe des resort tout le long de la kwai river de toute beauté...des levers et couchers de soleil à dévorer des yeux, et des pêches de poissons chat et autre kapong à tester...
bien cordialement
Bonjour loucasmated
Merci pour votre réponse ,
avez-vous un marché du soir à nous conseiller
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Grand Pacific Sovereign Resort & Spa
Peut-on se balader facilement en scooter ?
Merci
Bonjour Luan
Merci pour votre réponse , Hua Hin fait partie des lieux qu'on a pas encore fait après 10 ans de Thaïlande .
On adore les nights Markets , les balades en scooters , les massages et les lieux typiques pour les plages on cherchera des coins sympas sinon on se contentera de la piscine de l’hôtel on reste 4 nuits .
Si vous avez des adresses de restau ou coins et lieux sympas à faire on est preneur .
Pour Kanchanaburi , on reste 2 nuits sur un hôtel qui se trouve sur la rivière , on se contentera des essentiels j’espère qu'il y a pas trop d'arnaque niveau visite genre le train de la rivière kwai
cdt
Bonjour Erick
Merci votre réponse sa va m’être d'une grande aide , je note pour Kanchaburi et
pour HH on s'adaptera aprés 10 ans de Thaïlande et mes origines Laotiennes on essayera de trouver des coins sympa sinon tant pis on pourra dire qu'on a fait cette ville et on pourra à notre tour donner un avis
Cdt
Bonjour
Super la ca m'aide vraiment merci de votre réponse le top
Cdt
Bonsoir
le Night Market, au cœur de la ville, pour flâner, diner. Restos de fruits de mer, vêtements etc.
Cicada Market, avec des artisans locaux et restos bien sûr..Ambiance différente, sympa, mais il n'est ouvert que le week end.
En scooter, rue principale avec de la circulation mais rues parallèles beaucoup plus calmes
Hua Hun est une station balnéaire, ce n'est pas Ban krut. ......On découvre.
Bonne soirée
J ai adoré ban krut
Super merci pour les infos
Bonjour,
On ne peut comparer HH a Bang Krut.
La première est une ville touristique avec tout ce que cela implique pour attirer le touristes.
A Bang Krut il n'y a pas autant de restau, aucun centre commercial , une pompe a essence souvent fermée, pas de bar a putes, de masseuses perverses, mais par contre une plage de sable blanc de plus de 10 kms de long et le plus jolie petite plage au monde située a une 10 de kms.
Un hôtel bungalow a 1200 bth wbf avec une piscine de 30mX15m en face de la plage.
Le plus joli village sur le coté golfe du Siam entre Surat Thani et HH. Une halte a recommander
L'éternité c'est long, surtout vers la fin....
Un restau sympa à Kanchana:
Smiley Frog dans la rue principale refait récemment.
L'éternité c'est long, surtout vers la fin....
Merci pour cette bonne info
Kancha, je ne connais pas
HH, évidemment c'est une grande ville, on ne va pas y trouver le charme d'une petite station balnéaire...
Mais la grande plage, bien qu'elle soit très décriée, n'est pas un lieu si désagréable.
Juste au Nord du petit temple chinois on trouve (si elles y sont encore, le quartier semblait menacé) des petites GH sur pilotis sur lesquelles on peut dormir sur l'eau... et prendre son petit déj sur la mer le matin (à condition d'aller le chercher au 7/11 du coin, le petit déj...)
Et le parc national Khao Sam Roi Yot est accessible à scooter, en 2 heures environ, avec très belles ballades à faire (la fameuse grotte de Phraya Nakhom à ne pas manquer), avec splendides plages...
Donc il y a de quoi passer quelques journées agréables...
Bruno
Bonsoir Bruno31
Merci pour vos infos elles vont compléter celles que j’ai reçu
Concernant la grotte nous l’avons visité il y a 2 ans
On avait longé la côte de Bangkok jusqu’à Khao Lak en évitant HUA HIN
Bonsoir
Super info
Avez-vous le nom d’un opérateur local à me conseiller
Merci
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If you have any ideas, I’d love to hear them! Have a great day! :-)
Hi there
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
Hi there,
we’ll be in Mai Chau in June and we’re thinking of heading to Sapa, but first spending a few days in Bac Ha to do some hiking and explore the area.
Is this a good idea for those who’ve been there?
How do you get there?
Thanks for your feedback.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Cédric.
Hi everyone. As I’m planning my trip for next winter, I’m looking for hotel suggestions in Camotes, Bantayan, Malapascua, Bohol, and Siquijor. The ones I had in mind seem to be fully booked (unless it’s too early?). For those familiar with the area, is it easy to find accommodations on the spot in January/February? I’m specifically looking for hotels with a pool, beachfront, air conditioning, and easy scooter rental nearby. Thanks for your tips!
Hi there,
I’m planning an itinerary and would love some feedback on whether it’s doable and if the number of days per destination is enough—or too much. I was also debating whether to add an extra night on an island or spend an extra night in Kampot to visit Kep or Battambang.
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
Hi there,
Yesterday in the Thailand section, 100% of the new threads were just about beach destinations 😕...
So here’s the counterattack in the form of this photo thread, dedicated solely to the countryside: the locals, their livestock, fields, farms, rice paddies, small rivers, and agricultural machinery. If you’ve got any pictures that fit these categories, feel free to add them!
Comments welcome.
For each photo, I’ll (or you can) indicate the area where it was taken.
Kanchanaburi:
Kanchanaburi:
Sri Chiangmai:
Soppong:
Tha Wang Pha:
Kanchanaburi:

Kanchanaburi:

Sri Chiangmai:

Soppong:

Tha Wang Pha:

🙂 Hi everyone!
Hope you're all doing well! It's been a while since I last traveled, but I'm finally heading out again soon!
For those familiar with SOUTHEAST ASIA, I'm planning to leave in mid-June (with the trip ending at the latest in November), and I don’t have a precise idea of exact places or itineraries yet. The thing is, this period is usually the rainy season...
Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).
Any recommendations? I’m doing my research online, but if anyone here has the time and knowledge, I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks everyone, take care and stay happy! ❤️
Hope you're all doing well! It's been a while since I last traveled, but I'm finally heading out again soon!
For those familiar with SOUTHEAST ASIA, I'm planning to leave in mid-June (with the trip ending at the latest in November), and I don’t have a precise idea of exact places or itineraries yet. The thing is, this period is usually the rainy season...
Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).
Any recommendations? I’m doing my research online, but if anyone here has the time and knowledge, I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks everyone, take care and stay happy! ❤️
Hi there,
My partner and I are planning a trip to Indonesia in September-October 2026. It’ll be our first time in Asia, and we’re thinking of hitting the classic spots in East Java and Bali, then wrapping up with a cruise around Komodo for some snorkeling/diving. Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary—I’m wondering if it’s doable.
20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta. 21/09: Borobudur 22/09: Prambanan 23/09: Travel to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang) 24/09: Bromo 25/09: Kawa Ijen 26/09: Travel to Bali, overnight in Pemuteran 27/09: Excursion to Pulau Melujan, overnight in Pemuteran 28/09: Travel to Munduk, overnight in Munduk 29/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 30/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 01/10: Route to Ubud (via Pura Ulu Danau Bratan, Jatiluwih?), overnight in Ubud 02/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 03/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 04/10: Travel to Denpasar, flight to Labuan Bajo, overnight in Labuan Bajo 05/10: Komodo cruise 06/10: Komodo cruise 07/10: Komodo cruise, flight to Denpasar in the late afternoon/evening or overnight in Labuan Bajo. 08/10: Flight to Denpasar (if not taken the day before), afternoon in Jimbaran, overnight near Denpasar 09/10: 10:00 AM flight Denpasar - SIN, overnight in Singapore 10/10: Flight SIN-YQB
Thanks for your thoughts—and for your time!
My partner and I are planning a trip to Indonesia in September-October 2026. It’ll be our first time in Asia, and we’re thinking of hitting the classic spots in East Java and Bali, then wrapping up with a cruise around Komodo for some snorkeling/diving. Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary—I’m wondering if it’s doable.
20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta. 21/09: Borobudur 22/09: Prambanan 23/09: Travel to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang) 24/09: Bromo 25/09: Kawa Ijen 26/09: Travel to Bali, overnight in Pemuteran 27/09: Excursion to Pulau Melujan, overnight in Pemuteran 28/09: Travel to Munduk, overnight in Munduk 29/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 30/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 01/10: Route to Ubud (via Pura Ulu Danau Bratan, Jatiluwih?), overnight in Ubud 02/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 03/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 04/10: Travel to Denpasar, flight to Labuan Bajo, overnight in Labuan Bajo 05/10: Komodo cruise 06/10: Komodo cruise 07/10: Komodo cruise, flight to Denpasar in the late afternoon/evening or overnight in Labuan Bajo. 08/10: Flight to Denpasar (if not taken the day before), afternoon in Jimbaran, overnight near Denpasar 09/10: 10:00 AM flight Denpasar - SIN, overnight in Singapore 10/10: Flight SIN-YQB
Thanks for your thoughts—and for your time!
Hi everyone,
My girlfriend and I booked our tickets with Saudia Airlines for a trip to Thailand this summer, from July 5th to August 3rd. Given the geopolitical situation in the Middle East, we’re keeping a close eye on the news.
I was wondering if anyone here is in the same situation as us?
• Have you heard anything about possible mass cancellations or if the airline is still maintaining its routes to Asia?
• Are there any travelers who’ve recently returned who could tell us if air corridors have been changed (longer flight times)?
The idea is to know what to expect so we can prepare as best as possible. Thanks for your replies! !
Hi everyone,
Thanks for all your contributions on the forum—they’ve really helped me plan my trip. There are four of us friends heading to Sulawesi for 20 days. Based on all your advice, I’ve put together the following itinerary:
July 30: Makassar – sightseeing July 31: Makassar – sightseeing + overnight bus to Rantepao August 1–7: Tana Toraja with a guide August 7: Tana Toraja to Tentena + visit Tentena August 8: Early departure with a private driver to Ampana, then ferry to the Togian Islands August 9–15: Togian Islands (2 different resorts) August 15: Depart Togian Islands for Luwuk August 16: Flight Luwuk to Makassar August 17: Rammang Rammang August 18: Stroll in Makassar, then return home
Overall, what do you think?
I also have a question about the connection between Tentena and the Togian Islands: Is it doable to leave early in the morning as planned and still be sure not to miss the ferry?
Thanks in advance for your feedback! :)
Thanks for all your contributions on the forum—they’ve really helped me plan my trip. There are four of us friends heading to Sulawesi for 20 days. Based on all your advice, I’ve put together the following itinerary:
July 30: Makassar – sightseeing July 31: Makassar – sightseeing + overnight bus to Rantepao August 1–7: Tana Toraja with a guide August 7: Tana Toraja to Tentena + visit Tentena August 8: Early departure with a private driver to Ampana, then ferry to the Togian Islands August 9–15: Togian Islands (2 different resorts) August 15: Depart Togian Islands for Luwuk August 16: Flight Luwuk to Makassar August 17: Rammang Rammang August 18: Stroll in Makassar, then return home
Overall, what do you think?
I also have a question about the connection between Tentena and the Togian Islands: Is it doable to leave early in the morning as planned and still be sure not to miss the ferry?
Thanks in advance for your feedback! :)
Hi everyone,
I’m currently working on a 30-day itinerary for May/June 2027.
10 days in eastern Java (Malang, Bromo, waterfalls, Meru Beriti Park, Banyuwangi, and Ijen), a short transit in Ubud for a few days, then Flores before heading back to Jakarta.
We’ll spend 15 days in Flores (the classic route: Moni, Bajawa, Riung, Ruteng, ending in Labuan Bajo).
I’d love some firsthand feedback on flights to Maumere or Ende from Bali Denpasar. I know there are no direct routes and that you have to connect through Labuan Bajo or Timor (I think), which isn’t an issue in itself.
But I’ve read here and there that flights to these destinations can be delayed—or worse, canceled—and that it’s better to fly in and out of Labuan Bajo, which isn’t exactly ideal...
Thanks for any tips or experiences you can share!







