Temples · Bangkok
Wat Saket
วัดสระเกศ
The Golden Mount — a gold chedi atop an artificial 80m hill.
Address
344 Thanon Chakkraphatdi Phong, Khwaeng Ban Bat, Khet Pom Prap Sattru Phai
About
A spiral climb past prayer bells and wind chimes leads to a 360° rooftop view of old Bangkok. A fixture in Siamese coronation rites, and quieter than its famous neighbors.
Best time to visit
An hour before sunset; bells at dusk
Tips
Cash entry (~100 THB). Carry water — the climb is exposed.
Nearest transit
- Sam Yot
Tags
- City view
- Hilltop
- Quiet