Located right next to Wat Prayoon—I believe it's even part of it—is Khao Mo, a small, unusual Zen garden representing Mount Meru, a sacred Buddhist mountain. This tranquil, verdant oasis, often overlooked by visitors, offers a peaceful and spiritual atmosphere that I greatly appreciate. There, you'll find a small artificial mountain symbolizing Mount Meru, the mythical center of the universe in Buddhist and Hindu cosmology. It's a miniature reconstruction, complete with small caves, miniature statues and stupas, and vegetation, including lovely trees, on an island surrounded by a pond inhabited by turtles. Khao Mo temples were once reserved for royal temples or palaces, and this particularly well-preserved one offers a glimpse into this rare aspect of Thai religious architecture.

No entrance fee. Opening hours: Daily from 6:00 am to 5:30 pm (same opening hours as Wat Prayoon).

As with the nearby Wat Prayoon, reaching Khao Mo (also spelled Khao Mor) by Bangkok's public transport requires a short walk. The Chao Phraya Express boat drops you off at the Saphan Phut (Memorial Bridge) pier; from there, walk onto the bridge, cross the river, and you'll reach your destination after about a 3-minute walk.

How to get there

How do you get to Khao Mo? Similar to the nearby Wat Prayoon, reaching Khao Mo (also spelled Khao Mor) by Bangkok's public transport requires a short walk. The Chao Phraya Express Boat will drop you off at the Saphan Phut (Memorial Bridge) pier. From there, walk onto the bridge, cross the river, and you'll reach your destination after about a 3-minute walk.