Wat Saket, which is also known as The Golden Mountain, is a historical temple in the heart of Bangkok.
It is one of those attractions that I put off visiting for years, knowing that I could visit at anytime, so there was no rush. One day, I happened to be running around Bangkok (video) and since I was passing right by Wat Saket, I decided to finally visit.
Coming from the Sukhumvit side of town, one of the easiest ways to get there is by taking the convenient Khlong Saen Saeb public speed boat service.
Not only do you skip the traffic, which can be horrendous in central Bangkok at times, but the boat drops you off just a 5 minute walk from the entrance.