Hello Steemians,
In this post, I will talk about the Phu Khao Thong (aka Golden mount) in Bangkok, Thailand. Phu Khao Thong is a steep artificial hill surmounted by a chedi inside the Wat Saket, a Buddhist temple complex (1).
"Thong" in Thai means metal that has a beautiful color, mostly referring to gold.
It all started when King Rama III decided to build a chedi (pagoda) of huge dimensions inside the Wat Saket complex. Unfortunately, the chedi collapsed during construction. Over the next few decades, the collapsed mud-and-brick structure was covered in moss, and acquired the shape of a natural hill.
During the reign of King Rama IV, construction began again of a chedi on the artificial hill, over the previous one. It was completed early in the reign of his son, King Rama V. A relic of the Buddha was also brought from Sri Lanka and placed in the chedi.
Phu Khao Thong is now a popular Bangkok tourist attraction, and has become one of the symbols of the city.
To get to the top of the mount, you need to climb up some 300 steps (hard work, I tell you)! The views from the top though reward you.
If you want to get a bird's eye view of Bangkok, this is an excellent place to get one.
And if you're wondering how it looks like at night, here's the answer:
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References:
1.Text from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wat_Saket.
Awesome place!
In August I'll have my second week in Bangkok.
Thank you for this infomation, I look forward for this place. Never heard it before.
thank you spechtl! when you go, do tell us about your impressions.
Did you visit the Phu Khao Thong in Ayutthaya?
Also want to go there for the former capital. Missed it this year in February unfortunately.
no, the one i visited was in bangkok.
Yes, in the western of Ayu. Here is a picture:
nice, i hope you don't have to climb 300 stairs like i did!
Thailand is such a beautiful place.
When I was out there I spent a lot of time in Chaing Mai!! Love that place
i have heard about that place. have u written about it?
No I haven't. I should though..
Looks incredible!
thank you drewley! yes it was