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The Golden Mount, topped by the Wat Saket temple.
In the late 1700s, a man-made hill was topped with a temple with a distinctive golden tower, offering a panoramic view of Bangkok, taking in many of the city’s major monuments, like the Grand Palace and Wat Pho.
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The Buddha image in Wat Saket
Although it’s now dwarfed by high-rises, it was one of Bangkok’s highest points until the mid-20th century. It represents the mythical Mount Meru, and is believed to hold relics of the Buddha, given to King Rama V by the Viceroy of India. The top is reached via a circular staircase, leading to a revered Buddha image.
If you visit in November, you may catch an annual candle procession at the foot of the monument.
![Golden Mount, Bangkok](/images/golden-mount-temple-bangkok.jpg)
View over Bangkok from the top of the Golden Mount
Visitor's Guide
Opening times: 7:30am-5:30pm
Tickets: 50 baht
How to get to Wat Saket
There is no BTS Skytrain or MRT subway station within reasonable walking distance of Wat Saket. It's about a 20-minute walk from the Grand Palace. Just a few steps away is the Loha Prasat monastery.
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One of the many images encountered on the way to Wat Saket, the temple at the top of the Golden Mount.