The Giant Swing

Giant swing puts you in a great spot to see a lot of Bangkok plus tourist areas. There’s alot more to this swing than what you see. During the early morning. A gigantic outdoor food market is in full swing no pun intended. If you see the swing. You are close to some of the best “on the street” street food. You can get everything and a thing.

Very Beautiful Bangkok iconic at Sao Chingcha. We are here for the Squid game event… Recommended to come with public transport. But if you come by car still plenty of parking around with fee around 50฿ per hour. A lot of local food with local price…

20 Mar 2025 It was nice in the evening. It's a good place to spend some time. Surrounded by beautiful flowers. I am a travel agent and traveller You can contact me on my Instagram ID Personal ID: mystry_scrt Business ID: mercijourney

The Giant Swing (Sao Ching Cha) is an iconic, nearly 90-foot tall red teak structure in Bangkok, Thailand, located in front of Wat Suthat temple. Built in 1784 during King Rama I's reign for a Brahmin ceremony called Triyampawai, the swing was used by men to swing high to grab a bag of coins. Although no longer used for rituals due to safety concerns and deaths, it remains a significant symbol of Bangkok's cultural heritage and a popular tourist landmark.

One of Bangkok landmarks with some interesting history behind it. Right next to temple and only a 10 minute walk from King Rama statue. So you can make a outing of it.

🏛️ Giant Swing (Sao Ching Cha) 📍 Location: In front of Wat Suthat Thepphawararam, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok — directly across from Bangkok City Hall. 📏 Height: About 21.15 meters, made of massive teak wood. 🕰️ History: • Built in 1784 during the reign of King Rama I. • Originally used in a Brahmin ceremony called Triyampawai to honor the Hindu god Shiva and welcome Narayana’s descent to earth. • The ceremony involved men swinging high to grab a money bag tied to the top beam — later discontinued due to safety concerns. 🎯 Today: • The swing is no longer used for rituals but remains a symbol of Bangkok. • It has been restored multiple times, most recently in 2006. • Recognized as a national historic monument and a popular tourist photo spot.

Worth passing by if it's on your route to the Golden Mount or maybe Chinatown. Otherwise, you're not missing much. There's a bit of history on it that Wikipedia might be able to tell you enough about. Temple beside it makes for a pretty background. If you go on a cloudy day like we did, photos won't be as impressive.

1 July 2025, 5 pm With Squid game big swing. Not operating due to rain. So many people come and take photo even in the rain. The field is big enough with glass floor in some place. Better to take pictures in summer time. The bus stop’s roof near that swing is leaking rain water, can’t sit.