Wat Saket is a temple complex in Bangkok dating to the 18th century of which a gilded chedi on a manmade hillock is its famous part. Visitors climb 318 steps up to a platform to make offerings and to enjoy panoramic views of the city. Wat Saket hosts an annual festival during Loy Krathong.
Enjoy panoramic views of Bangkok from Wat Saket's Golden Mount which was once the city's highest point. Wat Saket itself is a temple complex dating from the 18th century on Rattanakosin Island of which the Golden Mount with its gilded chedi is a famous part. This man made hillock came about by being filled up to construct a huge chedi that collapsed and on which convenient pile a smaller chedi was put up in the mid 19th century enshrining a relic of the Buddha. The spire of this bell shaped chedi reaches 260 feet into the sky. The structure has since been shored up with thousands of teak logs and concrete. Those who successfully navigate the 318 steps to the open air platform of the golden chedi will be rewarded with some of the best views of Bangkok. This is also where devotees offer prayers, flowers, candles and incense accompanied by the gentle tinkling of tiny brass bells donated by worshipers. Interestingly Wat Saket which was outside the old city walls of Bangkok served as a site for cremations and burials. Many people still come to visit the tombs of their ancestors. Less crowded than Bangkok's other well known temples the greenery, water features and prayer bells that produce a deep soothing note when struck help to generate a peaceful atmosphere. Being located close to the waterfront visitors can catch a boat back to the city centre.
The temple's busiest time is during the Loy Krathong festival which it hosts annually for nine days during the full moon, in the 12th lunar month that falls at the end of October to the first week of November. The golden chedi is encircled with a red cloth resembling a monks robe during the event and a carnival like atmosphere prevails with the temple premises lit up with coloured lights, trinket and food stalls being set up and traditional musical and theatrical performances and circus acts taking place daily in the evenings. The highlight of the festivities is a candlelight procession up the Golden Mount.
Stay at the Citadenes Sukhumvit 23 Bangkok to not only enjoy easy access to the many attractions and business areas of the city but also to experience the modern comforts of the well appointed and fully equipped studio and one bedroom residences of this Bangkok serviced apartment. Take advantage of the many facilities, amenities and relaxing spaces at this Sukhumvit accommodation, an antidote to the bustling city life outside.
Enjoy panoramic views of Bangkok from Wat Saket's Golden Mount which was once the city's highest point. Wat Saket itself is a temple complex dating from the 18th century on Rattanakosin Island of which the Golden Mount with its gilded chedi is a famous part. This man made hillock came about by being filled up to construct a huge chedi that collapsed and on which convenient pile a smaller chedi was put up in the mid 19th century enshrining a relic of the Buddha. The spire of this bell shaped chedi reaches 260 feet into the sky. The structure has since been shored up with thousands of teak logs and concrete. Those who successfully navigate the 318 steps to the open air platform of the golden chedi will be rewarded with some of the best views of Bangkok. This is also where devotees offer prayers, flowers, candles and incense accompanied by the gentle tinkling of tiny brass bells donated by worshipers. Interestingly Wat Saket which was outside the old city walls of Bangkok served as a site for cremations and burials. Many people still come to visit the tombs of their ancestors. Less crowded than Bangkok's other well known temples the greenery, water features and prayer bells that produce a deep soothing note when struck help to generate a peaceful atmosphere. Being located close to the waterfront visitors can catch a boat back to the city centre.
The temple's busiest time is during the Loy Krathong festival which it hosts annually for nine days during the full moon, in the 12th lunar month that falls at the end of October to the first week of November. The golden chedi is encircled with a red cloth resembling a monks robe during the event and a carnival like atmosphere prevails with the temple premises lit up with coloured lights, trinket and food stalls being set up and traditional musical and theatrical performances and circus acts taking place daily in the evenings. The highlight of the festivities is a candlelight procession up the Golden Mount.
Stay at the Citadenes Sukhumvit 23 Bangkok to not only enjoy easy access to the many attractions and business areas of the city but also to experience the modern comforts of the well appointed and fully equipped studio and one bedroom residences of this Bangkok serviced apartment. Take advantage of the many facilities, amenities and relaxing spaces at this Sukhumvit accommodation, an antidote to the bustling city life outside.
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