Golden Mount

Golden Mount

climbing the highest point of Bangkok within the Wat Saket temple
Golden Mount - climbing the highest point of Bangkok within the Wat Saket temple

Location: 

344 ถนน บริพัตร Khwaeng Ban Bat, Khet Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10100, Thailand

Duration: 

Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Personal highlights

  1. Phu Khao Thong: meaning Golden Mount and is an artificial hill
  2. Wat Saket: Buddhist temple surrounding the Golden Mount
  3. Buddhism: most important religion since 250BC (over 90%!)
  4. Bangkok: walking through half of the city to the highest point
  5. Outlook: the hilltop offers a unique overview over the city

Image sources

  1. Golden Pagoda on the top
  2. Me hitting the big gong
  3. Goulden Mount inscription
  4. Flower bedding on the rooftop
  5. Dragon figures on the ascent

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