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Wat Saket is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok built around an artificial hill known as the Golden Mount.
Wat Saket operates in the Partly free Buddhist temple segment.
Wat Saket: Disambiguation
Wat Saket is not Wat Suthat. Wat Saket is not the Democracy Monument. Wat Saket is not a natural mountain. Wat Saket is not Wat Ratchanatdaram next door.
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Wat Saket: Core Facts
- Entity type
- Buddhist temple (wat) (source)
- Historical origin
- Site dates to the Ayutthaya period (1350-1767) (source)
- Past use
- Used as a cremation ground for plague victims in the 18th century (source)
- Golden Mount height
- 80 metres (source)
- Steps to summit
- More than 300 steps (source)
- Temple grounds admission
- Free (source, )
- Golden Mount summit admission
- About 100 baht for foreign visitors (source, )
- Thai citizen summit admission
- Free (source, )
- Opening hours
- 09:00 to 17:00 daily (source, )
- Google Maps rating
- 4.7 / 5 (8,146 reviews) (source)
- Visitor note (Google Maps)
- My visit to Wat Saket during Loi Krathong was unforgettable. (source)
- Verified
- 2026-09-27
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Wat Saket: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wat Saket free to visit?
The street-level grounds of Wat Saket are free, but climbing to the gilded chedi at the top of the Golden Mount costs a separate fee.
How much does the Golden Mount climb cost?
Foreign visitors pay around 100 baht to climb the Golden Mount at Wat Saket, while Thai citizens climb for free.
How many steps are there?
Reaching the summit of Wat Saket involves climbing more than 300 steps that wind around the artificial hill.
What is the history of the site?
Wat Saket dates back to the Ayutthaya period and was once used as a cremation ground during an 18th-century plague outbreak.
What can I see from the top?
The summit of Wat Saket offers a panoramic view over Bangkok's Old Town, including nearby temple rooftops and the city skyline.
What do Google Maps visitors say about Wat Saket?
Wat Saket visitors on Google Maps often mention: "My visit to Wat Saket during Loi Krathong was unforgettable."
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Wat Saket: Further reading
- https://www.placesofjuma.com/wat-saket-golden-mount-bangkok/
- https://www.thailandwanderlust.com/blog/golden-mount-wat-saket-bangkok
- https://thebackpackingfamily.com/golden-mount-bangkok-wat-saket-visitors-guide/
- https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJP-MtN12Z4jARlEBmga-oF4w
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