- The roof of Wat Saket with it’s golden stupa. King Rama III (ruled 1824 – 1851) then decided to build a stupa/ chedi here to be used for meditation and praying.
- Wat Saket in Bangkok - one of the highlights of 24 Must-See Temples in Bangkok and 21 Best Things To Do in Bangkok Old Town (Read all about Bangkok here).
- Wat Saket, also known as the Golden Mount, is one of Bangkok’s major temples. ... Wat Saket features an artificial hill, topped with a 5.8-metre-tall golden chedi.
- Free to locals and less than $2USD for tourists Wat Saket is arguably the most impressive Buddhist temple in Bangkok.
- The hill was artificially raised during the reign of King Rama III, to build on it, subsequently, a large chedi to beautify the Wat Saket complex.
- Wat Saket (วัดสระเกศราชวรมหาวิหาร) is one of the more popularly listed temples to visit in Bangkok, Thailand, alongside with Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Arun and Wat Pho.
- King Rama I (reign 1782- 1809) renovated Wat Saket, but his grandson, Rama III (reign 1824 – 1851), had an artificial hill built over the temple.
- Free to locals and less than $2USD for tourists Wat Saket is arguably the most impressive Buddhist temple in Bangkok.
- Bangkok Nightlife Wat Saket offers a well-maintained temple area that ensures a pleasant and memorable experience for visitors.
- Outside the main route for tempel sightseeing, Wat Saket is less crowded than the other big temples in the Old city of Bangkok, but no less interesting.