The Wat Saket temple itself is located at the base of the hill. Most visitors miss it, just climbing to the stupa on top of the hill. In the temple complex you will find an ordination hall or ubosot, a viharn, a Ho Trai where Buddhist scriptures are kept and the monks living quarters.
A Visit to the Golden Mount, Bangkok
Rising over the old quarter of Bangkok, the Golden Mount gleams as one of the city’s most visible landmarks. A fantastic and cheap excursion, the Golden Mount offers up a glimpse of culture, spirituality and inspiring city views. It’s an easy climb to the top, where you can take in a 360-panorama of old Bangkok’s temples and the downtown skyscape.
The Wat Saket temple itself is located at the base of the hill. Most visitors miss it, just climbing to the stupa on top of the hill. In the temple complex you will find an ordination hall or ubosot, a viharn, a Ho Trai where Buddhist scriptures are kept and the monks living quarters.
A Visit to the Golden Mount, Bangkok
Rising over the old quarter of Bangkok, the Golden Mount gleams as one of the city’s most visible landmarks. A fantastic and cheap excursion, the Golden Mount offers up a glimpse of culture, spirituality and inspiring city views. It’s an easy climb to the top, where you can take in a 360-panorama of old Bangkok’s temples and the downtown skyscape.