Wat Saket Ratchawora Mahawihan

Wat Saket is the perfect spot to watch the sunset while listening to monks chanting—a truly peaceful experience. The climb up is lined with beautiful bells and Buddha statues, adding to the serene atmosphere. It can get crowded with tourists eager for the perfect sundown shot, but it's still worth the visit. I highly recommend reading the story of the vultures and the cholera epidemic to appreciate the temple’s deep history. A must-see in Bangkok!

A hidden or not as well known attraction which is brilliant. This is our second time and this is such a nice place to climb the stairs and see different views and levels. The temples and Buddhas are great and I love the cave temple at the end personally. It has so much going on around the mount too so has a buzzing atmosphere.

This temple is beautiful! I would love to visit again. From there, you can enjoy a stunning view of Bangkok city, and the atmosphere is incredibly peaceful. It's also very close to Khao San Road and Wat Ratchanatdaram, so while you’re in the area, you can easily stop by those places too.

The entrance to the mountain costs 100 baht per tourist. There are 318 steps to the top. Somewhere in the middle of the way you can ring the bells, it’s believed that this way you attract good luck. The bells are quite loud and you need to be careful. There are also bells at the top, they are no less loud. In the temple you can buy water or just relax under the air conditioning, which was so necessary for me. The temple is quite beautiful, views from it open up in all directions and you can see the city

Bangkok is 100% flat city with no hills around, so you might wonder where this one came from??? King Rama III decided to make an artificial hill in the center of the city in order to build a huge Pagoda on top of it in early 19c. Unfortunately, the Pagoda collapsed during the construction due to soft soil. That ruined brick Pagoda along with mud and soil brought beforehand, made a stronger surface and higher elevation for King Rama IV to continue the building work of his predecessor. However, he didn't live enough to finish it, but his son Rama V succeeded at the end of 19c. He also brought a Buddha relic from Sri Lanka placing it in the Pagoda. Over the century Wat Saket became one of important Bangkok Temples attracting millions both, locals and tourists. Entry is through the gate of surrounding walls which were built in mid 20c in order to prevent the artificial hill from erosion. Within the walls before starting your ascend to the Temple the atmosphere is fair like. Hundreds of food stalls, fortune tellers, wish trees and pools, souvenirs, monks,.... Entry fee is 100 Baht - 3$, and the path leads you through artificial rainforest with streams and steam rising from rocks (little bit kitschy). To the top are around 320 steps, though pretty easy. Once up, there's a Temple, Buddha relic, Pagoda and great 360' views of the city

Oh wey! Impressive sights at the temple, some of which embody true beauty. As per the default of humanity nowadays, there are some trinkets and plastic this and that around but also items, architecture, and creations of significant timeless style and vibe. In the evening, although not get to the top, you can walk and feel the peace encompassing this area. Recommended!

The best attraction in all of Bangkok. It's full of love and beauty on the way up, without kitsch, with the usual religious beauty of Thailand at the top and it's all topped off with the great 360 degrees view over the city. All for just 100 Baht (and the effort to climb all the stairs).

The Golden Mount in Bangkok is a must-visit! Climbing up the temple is totally worth it for the beautiful views of the city at the top. The stairs are easy to walk, and along the way, you can ring bells for good luck, which adds a nice touch. The golden stupa at the top is stunning, although it was partly covered in red cloth when I went, possibly for some kind of restoration work. If possible, try to go early. I visited around 1 pm, and it was quite crowded, but the atmosphere was lively with lots of vendors lined up, which made it fun. Entry is 100 baht for foreign visitors. I’d definitely recommend checking it out if you’re in Bangkok!