A temple on an artificial hill with 360-degree views of the Old City and a popular evening atmosphere.
An 80-meter artificial mound topped with a gleaming golden chedi makes this one of the few spots with real views of old Bangkok's skyline.
A spiral staircase winds up the mound — easier than it looks, and locals come here in the evening for the breeze and to watch sunset.
Wat Saket hosts a massive fair each November called Loy Krathong, when the entire mound is lit up and surrounded by carnival rides and food stalls.
A spiral staircase of roughly 300 steps winds up the artificial hill to the golden chedi at the summit — manageable for most visitors, with several rest points and small shrines along the way.
At the top, a 360-degree panorama of the Old City opens up — one of the only genuinely elevated views over Bangkok's older, lower-rise districts, and considerably cheaper than a rooftop bar.
Late afternoon offers the best light for photography and cooler temperatures for the climb; during Loy Krathong (November) the entire mound is lit with lanterns for one of Bangkok's most spectacular annual displays.