Wat Saket, on the Golden Mount, was once the highest point in Bangkok, though the city’s modern towers have long since overtaken it. It remains one of the capital’s best-loved Buddhist temples and a good viewpoint over the city.
The temple dates back to the Ayutthaya period and was rebuilt under King Rama I and King Rama III. Today visitors come to learn about its history and enjoy the view from the top of the Golden Mount (Phu Khao Thong).
More about Wat Saket
Wat Saket has classic Thai architecture, and from the top of the temple complex you can see the whole city, looking down at the countless roofs and narrow streets of Bangkok.
The Golden Mount, with the temple on top, is one of the city’s best-loved viewpoints. You climb more than 300 steps from the bottom, passing a cemetery, gardens and flowers on the way.
The hill is man-made. Relics of the Buddha are kept and venerated in the golden chedi at the top, which gives the Golden Mount its spiritual atmosphere. Please be respectful: dress modestly and don’t touch or pose against Buddha images.