View Points

Wat Saket (The Golden Mount)

Location: Off Ratchadamnoen Avenue, opposite to Wat Ratchanatda across a canal

This old temple is well-known for its golden chedi atop the Golden Mount of a height of 77 metres. The artificial hill was created when a large chedi (pagoda) under construction by King Rama III collapsed because of the soft soil underneath. Later King Rama IV commanded the construction of a small chedi on its crest, in which a Buddha relic from India is housed.

Climbing up the stairs to the top of the mount, visitors can have a stunning panoramic view of Rattanakosin Island. Every year in November, a festival is held at Wat Saket which includes a candlelit procession up the Golden Mount.

Open Daytime

Buses 8, 15, 37, 47

Baiyoke II Tower

Location : Off Ratchaprarop Road

With a height of 309 metres, this is the tallest building in Thailand. From the deck on the 77th floor visitors can enjoy the vast panoramic view of Bangkok.

Other big hotels

You can also have a bird's eye view of Bangkok from the top floor of any big hotel which has over 20 floors.