Royal & historic · Bangkok
Giant Swing
เสาชิงช้า
A 21m scarlet teak arch from a banned Brahmin ritual.
Address
QG22+PGF, Dinso Rd, แขวง บางขุนพรหม, Khet Phra Nakhon
About
Once the frame for a swinging ceremony in which teams attempted to snatch a bag of coins from a pole at full height — officially banned in 1935 after too many deaths. Still the symbol of Phra Nakhon district.
Best time to visit
Anytime — best framed from Wat Suthat courtyard
Tips
Ten minutes' walk from the Giant Swing puts you at Wat Suthat, Wat Ratchanatdaram and Wat Saket.
Nearest transit
Tags
- Landmark
- Photogenic
- Free
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