Wat Saket, the Golden Mountain, sits atop a hill overlooking a small town. Its golden chedi gave the place its name. From the roof, there is a breathtaking view of Bangkok, highlighting the city's contrasts.

Open daily from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM. An evening visit just before closing is also highly recommended. The view over the illuminated Bangkok is breathtaking! Admission: 20 THB

To reach the Golden Mountain Temple, I recommend taking the river ferries on the Klong Saen Saep (details can be found here). Alternatively, you can take various bus lines to the vicinity of the temple, including lines 2, 5, 15, 44, 47, 70, 503, and 511 (this list is not exhaustive).

The Golden Mountain is a temple, and when visiting a temple in Thailand there are some rules to follow: appropriate clothing (knees and shoulders should be covered), take off your shoes when entering the building, be quiet, do not hug or kiss, do not point your feet at the Buddha statue, do not smoke.

How to get there

How do I get to the Golden Mount? To reach the Golden Mount Temple, I recommend taking the river ferries on the Klong Saen Saep (details can be found here). Alternatively, you can take various bus lines to the vicinity of the temple, including lines 2, 5, 15, 44, 47, 70, 503, and 511 (this list is not exhaustive).