Temples and museums · Bangkok

Wat Saket (the Golden Mount)

A temple on a 19th-century artificial hill, with one of the highest views over old Bangkok.

The climb at the end of the day, with the old city below.

How far0.6 kmfrom the centre of BangkokAs the crow flies

Getting there

The Saen Saeb canal boat to Phan Fa Lilat pier, then a short walk.

OpenTemple grounds free; the Golden Mount climb is 100 baht for foreign visitors (ticket window at the foot of the stairs)

BringClothes that cover shoulders and knees, and 100 baht for the climb.

LanguageEnglish spoken

AddressChakkraphatdiphong Road, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok 10100

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