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Wat Saket Ratchaworamahawihan is the temple of the Golden Mount, Phu Khao Thong, the gilded chedi on what the Tourism Authority of Thailand calls the only hill in Bangkok. A climb of 320 steps leads to the top, and the reward is a panoramic view over Rattanakosin, the old royal city.

It suits visitors who want one high vantage point over the Old City, and anyone who prefers a temple visit with a bit of effort built in. The temple stands near the Phan Fa Lilat intersection on Lan Luang Road, just outside the line of the old city wall, and the temple lists several city bus routes that stop nearby. The Khlong Saen Saep canal boat stops at Phan Fa Lilat pier, and MRT Sam Yot is the nearest station. Foreign adults pay 100 baht in cash at the temple, while Thai adults and children enter free; there is no online ticket, and tours sold online are guided tours, not admission.

An Ayutthaya-era temple, renamed

The temple dates from the Ayutthaya period, when it was known as Wat Sakae. King Rama I re-established it and gave it the name Wat Saket, and it is a first-class royal temple of the Ratchaworamahawihan grade. In the early Bangkok era it lay just outside the city wall, beside Khlong Maha Nak where the old Khlong Bang Lamphu met it.

The Golden Mount

Construction of the mount began under King Rama IV, modeled on the Golden Mount of Ayutthaya, and was completed under King Rama V, who named it Suwanbanphot. The Tourism Authority of Thailand gives its height as 77 meters and states that the chedi at the top enshrines relics of the Buddha received from India, excavated at Kapilavastu. The mount is a place of worship first and a viewpoint second, which is worth remembering at the top.

Loy Krathong at the temple

Every year the temple holds a seven-day, seven-night festival at Loy Krathong to venerate the relics, a tradition that continues today.

Sources: Wat Saket on Facebook, Tourism Authority of Thailand. Checked September 25, 2026.

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344 Chakkraphatdi Phong Road
Bangkok, 10100

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About Wat Saket Ratchaworamahawihan (Golden Mount)

Quick answer: Wat Saket Ratchaworamahawihan (Golden Mount) is a temple at 344 Chakkraphatdi Phong Road, Bangkok, 10100. The Golden Mount temple: climb 320 steps to a gilded chedi and a wide view over Bangkok's Old City, near Phan Fa Lilat intersection.

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Wat Saket Ratchaworamahawihan is the temple of the Golden Mount, Phu Khao Thong, the gilded chedi on what the Tourism Authority of Thailand calls the only hill in Bangkok. A climb of 320 steps leads to the top, and the reward is a panoramic view over Rattanakosin, the old royal city.

It suits visitors who want one high vantage point over the Old City, and anyone who prefers a temple visit with a bit of effort built in. The temple stands near the Phan Fa Lilat intersection on Lan Luang Road, just outside the line of the old city wall, and the temple lists several city bus routes that stop nearby. The Khlong Saen Saep canal boat stops at Phan Fa Lilat pier, and MRT Sam Yot is the nearest station. Foreign adults pay 100 baht in cash at the temple, while Thai adults and children enter free; there is no online ticket, and tours sold online are guided tours, not admission.

An Ayutthaya-era temple, renamed

The temple dates from the Ayutthaya period, when it was known as Wat Sakae. King Rama I re-established it and gave it the name Wat Saket, and it is a first-class royal temple of the Ratchaworamahawihan grade. In the early Bangkok era it lay just outside the city wall, beside Khlong Maha Nak where the old Khlong Bang Lamphu met it.

The Golden Mount

Construction of the mount began under King Rama IV, modeled on the Golden Mount of Ayutthaya, and was completed under King Rama V, who named it Suwanbanphot. The Tourism Authority of Thailand gives its height as 77 meters and states that the chedi at the top enshrines relics of the Buddha received from India, excavated at Kapilavastu. The mount is a place of worship first and a viewpoint second, which is worth remembering at the top.

Loy Krathong at the temple

Every year the temple holds a seven-day, seven-night festival at Loy Krathong to venerate the relics, a tradition that continues today.

Sources: Wat Saket on Facebook, Tourism Authority of Thailand. Checked September 25, 2026.

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Open daily · 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Amenities at Wat Saket Ratchaworamahawihan (Golden Mount)

  • Cash-only admission
  • 320-step climb
  • Panoramic viewpoint
  • Loy Krathong festival venue

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does an entrance ticket to Wat Saket cost?
Foreign adults pay 100 baht; Thai adults and children enter free. There is no online ticket: admission is paid in cash at the temple, so bring baht.
What is the dress code for Wat Saket?
Dress as you would for any working Thai temple: shoulders and knees covered, no revealing clothing, hats off inside temple buildings, and shoes removed where marked. Wat Saket is a place of worship first and a viewpoint second; the summit chedi houses Buddha relics, so dress respectfully for the climb as well.
How long do you need at Wat Saket?
Allow about one to one and a half hours. The climb itself is 320 stairs up a shaded, winding path with shrines and resting points on the way, and most visitors spend their time at the summit terrace taking in the view over the old city.
Is Golden Mount worth it?
For most visitors, yes. It is the only hill in Bangkok, a 77-metre artificial mount topped by a gilded chedi that enshrines relics of the Buddha. The 320-stair climb ends in a panoramic view over Rattanakosin, the old royal city, that no other Bangkok temple offers, and the temple below is an Ayutthaya-era royal temple in its own right.
Is Golden Mount free?
No. Foreign adults pay a 100-baht entrance fee, paid in cash at the temple; Thai adults and children enter free.
What are the opening hours of Wat Saket?
The Tourism Authority of Thailand lists the temple as open every day from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The temple's own Facebook page lists a 7:30 a.m. opening, so if you arrive at 7:00 sharp, be prepared to wait a few minutes. There are no weekly closure days.
How do I get to Wat Saket?
The temple stands by the Phan Fa Lilat intersection on Lan Luang Road in the old city. The Khlong Saen Saep canal boat stops at Phan Fa Lilat pier, a few minutes' walk away. The temple's Facebook page lists city bus routes 8, 15, 37, 47 and 49. No rail line serves the temple directly; the nearest station is MRT Sam Yot, about a 15 to 20 minute walk or a short taxi ride.
How many steps are there to the top of the Golden Mount?
320 stairs, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand. Some travel sites say 344; the official figure is 320. The stairs wind gently around the mount rather than climbing straight up, with bells, shrines and shaded benches on the way.
When is the best time to visit the Golden Mount?
Early morning is coolest and quietest. Late afternoon is the favourite: climb in the last hour before the 7:00 p.m. close and watch the light change over the old city from the summit terrace. Midday on the exposed top is hot, and the climb is best avoided then in the hot season.
What happens at Wat Saket during Loy Krathong?
Every year at Loy Krathong the temple holds a seven-day, seven-night festival to venerate the Buddha relics in the summit chedi, a tradition the Tourism Authority of Thailand describes as continuing to the present day. It is the temple's busiest week of the year, and the mount and grounds are at their most crowded and most festive.

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