Wat Sa Ket (Golden Mount)
Neighborhood: Phra Nakorn
Phone: +66 2 694 1222
Fax: +66 2 694 1220
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This 80-meter tall artificial hill, also known as Phu Khao Thong, features an impressive golden chedi at its summit and is part of Wat Saket. The hill was formed when a chedi being constructed by King Rama III collapsed. Walking the 318 stairs is arduous, but the scent from the surrounding frangipanis helps, and you will be rewarded with an awesome panorama of Bangkok. Be wary of any tuk-tuk drivers who tell you the Mount is closed for a holiday; they just want to take you to their brother's gem shop!
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The Golden Mount (Wat Saket) fair is the most popular of all Thailand's temple fairs, during which the Wat is draped in red cloth and illuminated with coloured lights. For nine days a carnival mood prevails, complete with traditional theatrical performances, animal shows, booths selling food and bric-a-brac, fun rides and so forth. On this occasion, devotees stream in, pay tribute to the Buddhist relics and form a candlelight procession to the top of the spire. For many others, the lively and noisy affair just spells lots of fun.
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Neighborhood: Phra Nakorn
Phone: +66 2 694 1222
Fax: +66 2 694 1220
Map | add to Travel Bag (NEW)
This 80-meter tall artificial hill, also known as Phu Khao Thong, features an impressive golden chedi at its summit and is part of Wat Saket. The hill was formed when a chedi being constructed by King Rama III collapsed. Walking the 318 stairs is arduous, but the scent from the surrounding frangipanis helps, and you will be rewarded with an awesome panorama of Bangkok. Be wary of any tuk-tuk drivers who tell you the Mount is closed for a holiday; they just want to take you to their brother's gem shop!
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TravelAlaska.com
Daily 8a-5pFour Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara: Stay two nights, and receive the 3rd night FREE! www.SantaBarbaraCa.com/Partners
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Golden Mount FairOngoing
The Golden Mount (Wat Saket) fair is the most popular of all Thailand's temple fairs, during which the Wat is draped in red cloth and illuminated with coloured lights. For nine days a carnival mood prevails, complete with traditional theatrical performances, animal shows, booths selling food and bric-a-brac, fun rides and so forth. On this occasion, devotees stream in, pay tribute to the Buddhist relics and form a candlelight procession to the top of the spire. For many others, the lively and noisy affair just spells lots of fun.
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