Bangkok is a highly developed city that still holds onto its religious shrines and temples with pride, and the Wat Saket is no different.
The Wat Saket stands up to a mighty 80m height and is located just outside Rattanakosin Island. Known for being one of the oldest temples in Thailand, the Wat Saket was built during the Ayutthaya era and was named Wat Sakea back then.
The temple was renovated and renamed by King Rama I, who was the first king of Rattanakosin. The main use of the temple was to cremate the dead who couldn’t afford a proper funeral or cremation in any place.
If you are staying at a Sukhumvit hotel in Bangkok, finding directions to the Golden Mount wouldn’t be too hard, especially if you are put up in a place close to the temple, like the Maitria Hotel Sukhumvit 18.
Before the skyline of Bangkok rose to the monumental standard it is now, the Golden Mount temple was the highest point of the city. Though it is now hidden among taller buildings and stupas, the religious prominence of the temples stays the same throughout the years.
Filled with wanderlust that seeks to explore distant shores and captivated by the colors and vibrancy of exotic cultures, Kanya Mae writes on the beautiful, exciting, and enchanting wonders of the world. She is a writer who not only has a passion for travel, but also has a background in fashion, art and media. Google+
