Experts' Choice Award The Golden Mount (Wat Saket)
What the experts agree on
Bangkok's most distinctive landmark, this 260-foot artificial mound crowned with a glittering golden stupa rises above the flat cityscape. Climb 300+ steps to the top for sweeping views and spiritual significance in the Old City.
“The mound is crowned by a fortress topped with the gilded chedi (tower-reliquary) of Wat Saket.”
– Michelin Guide
Fodor's "A well-known landmark, the towering gold chedi of Wat Saket, also known as the Golden Mount, was once the highest point in the city." Full review
Frommer's "Wat Saket is easily recognized by its golden chedi, atop a fortresslike hill near busy Ratchadamnoen Road and Banglampoo." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Next door, seemingly peaceful Wat Saket contains murals that are among both the most beautiful and the goriest in the country" Full review
Time Out "Assembled from canal diggings, the Golden Mount (Phu Khao Thong) was intended by Rama III to be clad as a giant chedi." Full review
Afar Magazine "In a metropolis where the topography rarely deviates from pancake flat, the Golden Mount—a 260-foot-high mound crowned with a golden stupa—stands out, with more than 300 steps to reach the top." Full review
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