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Golden Mount is also known as 'Phu Khao Thong', and rises from the grounds of Wat Saket. The chedi on the top is 58m high and built on the remains of a huge chedi that collapsed in the 19C.

This image shows the entrance to the roof from the shrine below which is said to contain the teeth of Buddha. The roof gives great panoramic views over Bangkok. From here it is easy to see Wat Rajnadda, Loh Prasat, and the Pom Mahakhan Fort. The Queen's Gallery and the King Prajadhipok Museum are also close to the base of the Golden Mount.

In November a large annual fair takes place at Wat Saket. At this time the Golden Mount is illuminated with hundreds of coloured lanterns. Some 320 steps ascend to the top of Golden Mount and one should not neglect to ring the 20 bells hanging about half way up.

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