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The Golden Mount (Wat Saket)

Boripihat & Bamrung MuangRds, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
66 2 694 1222
As featured in Bangkok for free
Ranked #14 of 247 attractions in Bangkok
4.5 of 5 stars 199 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Mountains, Lookouts
Fee: No
Description: This temple is known for the Golden Mount or Phu Khao Thong, a high hill that offers stunning views at its summit over Rattanakosin Island.
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Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

This is well worth the journey-the view from the top of the Golden Mount is amazing across Bangkok.

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Bangkok, Thailand
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

You can see the city view from the top of Wat Saket. Also blessed for good thinds to your life

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Düsseldorf
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

there are a few meters to climb around the wat, it's a good idea to bring some water along - you might need it...

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Portsmouth, UK
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Worth the visit and climb the steps to the top of the mount - views are simply amazing. Can be hard going climbing the steps in the intense mid-day heat - closes at 17:30 free to get in.

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Perth
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Another wat in the city of wats. We did enjoy our walk to the top, the steps were very easy to climb despite the heat. The view is OK but nothing special.

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Bangkok, Thailand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

After living in BKK for over a year, we have finally visited Wat Saket! Not only is it a great view, but it is a beautiful glimpse into culture, faith, and country. Shouldn't be missed!

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Bangkok, Thailand
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78 reviews 78 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

This Golden Chedi is located on top of a man-made mount. It is quite an amazing sight in the middle of this huge metropolis. Steep stairs lead you up and down the Chedi platform. There is a different view of Bangkok from up there.

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

We walked to Golden Mountain from Khao san road which only took about 20 mins. It was free for us to enter and the walk to the summit of the mountain, towards the temple was a spiral staircase surrounded by trees and the sound of monks humming. Once at the top you could see alot of Bangkok, sadly though this... More

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Northern England
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36 reviews 36 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

I was told about this place a few years ago. It is a short walk from the Kao san road .Worth the walk. You get a good 360 degree look at BKK. fromm the only natural High point in the city. DO NOT miss this place!

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Brussels, Belgium
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

After a long hot day, we were not able to climb to the top. Shame because it loomed beautiful.

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