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WAT SAKET & GOLDEN MOUNTAIN

Wat Saket is an interesting temple built during the reing of King Rama I and is the location for a festival each November that includes a climb to the top of the Golden Mount. The temple is located conveniently close to the Khao San Road area.




 

 

 

The temple is famous for its golden pagoda with a height of 77 metres on the top of the Golden Mount with a diameter of 500 metres.

       

The artificial hill was made out of mud and brick by King Rama III . Then King Rama IV started the construction of the Chedi at the summit. Later on King Rama V added more structure to complete the Golden Mountain.

Steps to the top of Golden Mountain, visitors can have a stunning panoramic Rattanakosin Island.

  

  Opening Hours : 7.30 am.- 5.30 pm.
  Admission Fee : 10 Baht
  Bus : 8, 15, 37, 47, 49

 
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