Wat Saket (Golden Mount)
วัดสระเกศ
A golden chedi on a man-made hill; climbing 344 steps rewards you with a 360-degree view of the old town and the Grand Palace roofs.
The Golden Mount is a man-made hill built during the reign of King Rama III, with a golden chedi on top enshrining a Buddha relic. A spiral path with about 344 steps leads to the summit, passing a bell gallery and a small waterfall. From the top terrace you can see the Grand Palace, Wat Arun and the city skyline, and the view is most beautiful in the evening. Foreigners pay about 100 baht for entry. A lively temple fair is held around the Loy Krathong water lantern festival in November. The temple can be combined on foot with nearby Wat Ratchanatdaram and the Giant Swing.
Opening hours
7:00 am–7:00 pm
Nearby sights
- Wat Ratchanatdaram (Loha Prasat)
- Wat Suthat & Giant Swing
- Khao San Road
- Wat Pho
- Wat Benchamabophit (Marble Temple)
- Bangkok National Museum
- Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew
- Pak Khlong Talat (Flower Market)