The ONLY Hill In Bangkok Has A DARK Past: Golden Mount Wat Saket

Yes it's true, the ONLY hill in Bangkok has a dark past: the Golden Mount Temple Wat Saket. This really is the ONLY hill in all of Bangkok, Thailand and it has quite a history. I've wanted to visit this for some time, and I finally get to show it to you. Construction on Wat Saket and The Golden Mount started during the Ayutthaya period and was completed under the rule of Rama V. Join me for a climb up the 344 stairs to the top for a magnificent view of Bangkok. The whole temple is quite impressive and peaceful, yet has a very dark past, which I will share with you towards the end of the video. I was delighted that it was not overrun with tourists so I can show you all of its splendor.

This temple's dark past is that vultures would come and devour the bodies of the dead before they were cremated.

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[rews]

At 7:00, that's called "the central point of Thailand". When the army was mapping and measuring coordinates to plot lands, they used a 1 : 4, 000 ratio and the point in the video was used as the central point or (0, 0) for Thailand. The map would grid out Thailand in a square of 2 Kilometers with both longitude and latitude as it's width. Later it got discontinued (and so does the "central point of Thailand") because Thailand would go on and use a more universal mapping method, Universal Transverse Mercator coordinate system. It's believed that If you want to wish for a good fortune in dealing business that involves land plots, you have to come here.

[nilsrbenjamin]

The sounds of the birds as you walk down the steps brings me right back to Thailand... thanks for sharing.

[mrraiarj]

I love the way you hit those two gongs, that were very polite and looked so respectful .

[TheThaiLife]

Wow, what a great spot. I have never knew about that place, beautiful. Really great videography, some really neat shots. I have never seen a sign "please do not take off. your shoes" before, very interesting. It's really interesting to see all the small rooms and the pagoda is awesome. Wow! I think it's cool you donate a lot, even when they charged you 100 baht for being a foreigner. Usually I don't, but now I'm starting to re-think that. Supporting these places is important and is a good feeling so I like your attitude.

[sheilah]

I don’t mind that you’re stopping at this Golden Mountain Temple again and glad you made it to the top.

[aggiet]

I was there 3 weeks ago. Beautiful, peaceful place & not too busy.

[travelswithjasonf]

Thank you for this as thatis now on my list of places I want to go to when I get to Bangkok

[stevey]

Great video Serg. We will be in Bangkok next week..! Would be great to buy you a beer!

[Paweenachannel]

Thank you for sharing. There is interesting place.

[importantlookingpirate]

Nice! I have been there twice and just recently. I took the boat (14 TBh) from Pratunum. The Temple is close to the pier where you get off. Its a Nice boat ride and I recommend it.

[tomgodheart]

So many times I'm walking up the hill to Golden Mountain Tempel in Bkk...so amazing view from the top...

[vorapoap]

It was Rama 8 Bridge.. .. this place has changed somewhat since I was there more than 10 y ago
.. thanks for bringing me here again...

But ... Where is your eating in this clip... It is must!!!!

[LifewithSerg]

If you want to support me, a like or a comment, or share on this video would really be appreciated.

[Cindy...ann]

Hi Serg !...It is a place with many mystical stories...👍💗💗

[ThinkGood]

Wow, I think I'm addicted to watching your videos. I like the way you tell the story and treating everything with respect. 👍

[joynavaritn]

This is so beautiful video, thanks. 👍💕💖🙏🏻

[matthewkjellerson]

great video, so tourism is picking up, glad to hear ! Matt

[DannyV]

@Serg; was there during the hot season in April...., man it was hot, but so awesome🙏🙏 Back from Thailand for one day and already miss Bangkok.😎😅 thanks for this

[tallthintom]

Very cool temple Serg! Thanks for showing it to us. Is it hard to get to?

[noobking]

Local tips! This temple will have a Temple Festival once per year and have many good food sell there!