A Glimpse of Smiles Across the Miles

 Wat Saket or The Golden Mount is also one of the most visited attractions in Bangkok, Thailand because of its notably spectacular views.

Wat Saket dates back to the Ayutthaya Era when it was yet called Wat Sakae.  The temple or wat was restored under the regime of RAMA I (1782-1809).  The said temple was used for cremation ceremonies which were otherwise prohibited inside the walled city.  When there was a plague during the reign of King Rama II (1809-1824), about 30,000 bodies were brought here.

To reach the top of the Golden Mount, you must climb up the very exhausting 318 steps.  When you go there on one fine day, you could view from atop the old Rattanakosin Island and the rooftops of Bangkok.