Church
Wat Saket
- Mon
- 07:00–19:00
- Tue
- 07:00–19:00
- Wed
- 07:00–19:00
- Thu
- 07:00–19:00
- Fri
- 07:00–19:00
- Sat
- 07:00–19:00
- Sun
- 07:00–19:00
- Hours
- Ticket required
- Hours
- About 60–90 min
Why it is worth the detour
The Golden Mountain (Phu Khao Thong) and its annual festival.
Wat Saket, also known as the Temple of the Golden Mount, is a historic Buddhist temple in Bangkok. It features a striking golden chedi atop an artificial hill, offering panoramic views of the city.
What else is close by
The nearest places we have written up, with straight-line distance from here.
250 m
Mahakan Fort
One of the few surviving forts from Bangkok's original city defenses later became famous for the long struggle over its neighboring historic community.
650 m
Sao Chingcha
The Giant Swing is known for its towering swing-shaped structure and historical significance in Bangkok.
650 m
Democracy Monument
A symbol of Thailand's transition to constitutional monarchy, commemorating the 1932 Siamese coup d'état.
700 m
Wat Suthat
Wat Suthat is best known for its impressive Giant Swing and being a first-class royal temple in Bangkok.
700 m
Rommaninat Park
The lawns and surviving walls occupy Bangkok's former nineteenth-century remand prison, transforming a place of confinement into a public park.
Walk it with the stories
This address is one stop among many. Our routes and quests link them into a walk that makes sense on the ground.