Wat Sraket Ratchaworamahawihan (The Golden Mount)
Belief : Wisdom and fortune
Restored during the reign of the King Rama I, Wat Saket houses the Golden Mount, one of the most iconic and historical pagodas in Bangkok. Visitors can enjoy the view of Bangkok from the top of the 78-metre tall pagoda. But many are here to pay homage to the enshrined holy relic of the Lord Buddha, which is believed to bring them fortune and security.
Opening Hours : Daily from 08.00 - 18.00 hrs
Admission Fee : Free of charge for Thais and 20 baht for foreigners.
How to Get There : Take the Silom Line and get off at Saphan Taksin Station (or S6 Station) and go out through Exit No. 2. Then, take Chao Phraya Express Boat to Ta Tien Pier and take a taxi or tuk tuk to Mahachai Intersection crossing Rajadumnoen Klang Avenue. Or, take the Sukhumvit Line and get off at Ratchathewi Station (or N1 Station) and go out through Exit No.1. Then, walk towards Hau Chang Bridge to take a ferry from Hau Chang Bridge Pier to Pan Fa Bridge Pier and walk on to the temple.