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Location: Between Boriphat Road and Lan Luang Road, Bangkok, Thailand
Timings: Daily from 8.00 am to 9.00 pm
Entry Ticket: 10 Bahts per person
Known for its Golden Mount (Golden Chedi), Wat Saket is one of the most popular landmarks of Bangkok. King Rama III started the construction of Wat Saket that was later completed by King Rama IV. Housing sacred relics of Buddha, Wat Saket rests peacefully atop an artificial hill with a height of 80 meters. Rama IV restored Wat Saket by bringing 1,000 teak logs to save the Wat from sinking in to the swampy ground. It was Rama V, who built the famous Golden Mount in order to place a relic of Buddha that was given to him by British.
Dating back to 19th century, Wat Saket or Phu Khao Tong was used as a restoring ground for about 30,000 bodies that died during a plague during the reign of King Rama II. In contrast to the beautifully adorned Golden Mount lies the plain brick plaster base but inspite of all this contrast, Wat Saket - (The Golden Mount) is a place worth visiting during Tours to Bangkok. 318 steps are worth climbing to reach this one of the most sacred sites in Bangkok to enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the 'City of Angels'.
The Temple Fair celebrated every year during late-October to mid-November at Wat Saket is a grand affair in Bangkok. During the fair, the Golden Mount of Wat Saket is wrapped with a red cloth, with people dancing and getting merry performing theatrical performances.
We, at SingaporeBangkok.com, specialize in arranging tours to Wat Saket - (The Golden Mount) and other Bangkok Tourist Attractions. So, come and pay a visit to this peaceful temple in Bangkok.
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