• Wat Saket is known as the ‘Temple of the Golden Mount’ in Krung Thep Maha Nakhon (Bangkok). It is an ancient Ayutthaya-era Buddhist temple in Thailand.
  • Wat Saket and Wat Ratchanatdaram, Bangkok. Historic photo of Wat Saket and Golden Mount during King Rama V's reign.
  • Wat Saket, also known as the Golden Mount, is a Buddhist temple located in Bangkok, Thailand. It is a popular tourist attraction known for its stunning...
  • Wat Saket Bangkok, more officially Ratcha Wora Maha Wihan, is a Buddhist temple in Rattanakosin, not far from the famous Khao San Road.
  • The fastest and cheapest way to get from the Sukhumvit area of Bangkok to Wat Saket is to take the San Saeb canal boat taxi service.
  • Widely regarded as one of the oldest temples in Bangkok, Wat Saket Golden Mount was built in the Ayutthaya period, which spanned from the 1300s to the 1700s.
  • Wat Saket in Bangkok Old Town is an Ayutthaya-era shrine with a gleaming gold chedi in Bangkok.
  • Even if you’re done with the temple hopping in Bangkok, there is no way you can miss the Golden Mount Temple called Wat Saket!
  • Free to locals and less than $2USD for tourists Wat Saket is arguably the most impressive Buddhist temple in Bangkok.
  • In this blog post, we explore the rich history of Wat Saket, a temple that has played a central role in Bangkok’s religious life for centuries.