• Cement crematorium near Wat Saket in the past (circa 1900); the black spots atop the crematorium are vultures waiting to eat the corpses.
  • Not only is Wat Saket open all year for tourists to explore, but also hosts an annual festival in November that coincides with the fascinating Loy Krathong Festival.
  • Wat Saket, also known as the Golden Mount, is a beautiful Buddhist temple located in Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Very special because Bangkok has no hills at all. The hill on which Wat Saket stands is therefore artificially constructed for practical reasons.
  • How can you visit The Golden Mount (Wat Saket) at sunset if it closes at 5pm? Or are the outside grounds open later? If so, when does the outside close?
  • Nonetheless, it was during the mid-19th century, under the reign of King Rama III, that Wat Saket underwent remarkable expansion and architectural metamorphosis.
  • Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or ‘Phu Khao Thong’, is a low hill crowned with a gleaming gold chedi. ... The Golden Mount at Wat Saket.
  • Phra Borom Banphot, this golden mountain chedi There is a great history as a Buddhist important place of Wat Saket Ratchawarawihan.
  • It was restored during the reign of King Rama I who renamed it to Wat Saket, meaning hair-washing because he used to stay overnight to clean himself on his...
  • Wat Saket Ratcha Wora Maha Wihan, commonly abbreviated to Wat Saket, is a Buddhist temple (wat) in Pom Prap Sattru Phai District, Bangkok, Thailand.