Majority of the Thais are Buddhist. Therefore in Bangkok, you can see there are many temples highlighted as the tourist attraction.
After we returned from Damonen Saduak Floating Market, while we were taking a break at the pier, Yew Kong started to use his iPhone to check the nearest temple. With the help from Yew Kong, doing some hand gesture(ayam & itik conversation) with our McD driver to bring us to the nearest temple (he simply point out 1 temple). With nodding from McD driver, he then drove us here, Wat Saket (Temple of the Golden Mount).
Wat Saket Ratcha Wora Maha Wihan, usually short Wat Saket) is a Buddhist temple (Wat) in Pom Prap Sattru Phai district, Bangkok, Thailand. The temple dates back to Ayutthaya era, when it was called Wat Sakae. King Rama I renovated the temple and renamed it to Wat Saket. During the reign of King Rama III the Chedi Phu Khao Thong (Golden mountain) was added to the temple. It was finished under King Rama V and then named Suwannabanphot.
Wat Saket, The Golden Mount.
A small golden statue downhill to welcome us.
Plenty of steps to go uphill. Do you notice, that many temples are built on hills and requires alot of climbing?
Saw a beautiful cafe while we were half way up. (Actually we came here to pinjam their toilet) hehe….
It was a sunny day. All of us were walking under this burning sun. I was sweating all over. Luckily I got my cartoon handkerchief with me. =p
Prayer Bells
Alex hitting the big ‘gong’.
More steps. Love the bright and blue sky. One thing I like about the Sun is I can get a good result of photo.
I noticed some pots filled with water and water lily plant, placed along the stairs. Its very pretty!
The almost blooming water lily is nice too.
The steps lead us here! Look at the beautiful panoramic view of Bangkok roof top.
View #2.
More steps! Stairway to worship. Had a really good workout here. But it feels good.
I did ‘pai pai’ here. Did not ask for more (afraid I duno how to repay back..need to take flight). So, I wished for more peace and health! That’s more realistic right?
Most of the temples in BKK has the same roof design.
Sighted few monks.
While walking towards the parking area, I noticed something cute. Aren’t these little monks look adorable?
12 zodiacs were displayed here. I chose to pose next to the dog. Oppss…have I disclosed my age?? ^_^
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Ooo U r a dog person huh…
Woff Woff……
Well they say that I m not compatible to dog… Kakaka…
Simple Person – Wahhh….then you must be the fiery dragon!! Ngam mou?
Wah u know ur zodiac so well…
So next time I don’t want to fren fren u ady…
Aiyoo…then jau sad edi lor…. =_=
The temple looks so beautiful….
Very nice… Wow u really visited a lot of places in th..
Don’t think I went there. I would have remembered the stairs…forever! LOL!!!
suituapui – LOL!! You’ll remember the killer steps under the hot sun! But I think the HK (with buddha statue) has more steps!
Climbing staircase definitely a No No for me, when think about carrying a more than 10kgs Sam along >.<
Choi Yen – LOL!.. 10kg will be like carrying a bag of rice to go up.
phew, thank goodness there’s a cafe to stop and take a breather halfway. and luckily the steps seem not too steep or scary. nice view at the end! 😀
— Sean Eat Drink KL
Sean – Thanks for inserting your signature. Else I wouldn’t its you. haha…
Ya..not too steep. At least its the type steps then platform…then continue again with steps. Yea..spectacular view.. =)
wow the picture of your pinjam toilet punya cafe is beautiful! 😀 why dont consider dining there..
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Hi Melissa,
Mind to send me a copy of your Bangkok trip itinerary?
Thanks in advance 🙂
Hi CJ. Mind me asking when are you going to BKK? Because I do not have a proper itinerary on hand. I may blog about the itinerary sometime this week.
Hi Melissa,
Intended to go around August 🙂
is going here included to the 3000 baht?
Hi itsybettsy.
Ya…our driver was very nice. We asked if he could drop us at any temple while on our way back to Bangkok town. But we did gave him a small tipping 🙂