Wat Saket

Wat Saket in the center of Bangkok is located at the top of an 80-meter-tall hill and is only accessible by climbing 300 red and gold steps. The massive golden chedi (a Buddhist stupa), which houses a relic of the Buddha, is the part of the temple that is most visible from below.

Trees and gardens surround the temple, offering a peaceful break from the hectic bustle of Bangkok. Two annual festivities that take place in November are one of the reasons Wat Saket is well-known. Although both include candlelight celebrations and prayer, the Loi Krathong festival is particularly beautiful. As a way of paying respect to water spirits, during this festival, people throw hundreds of small boats (made of banana leaves) into the river. Each boat contains a candle. Some other interesting things in this Bangkok temple are the many Buddha images, the temple hall, the pagoda, the scripture hall, and the Sri Maha Bodhi tree.

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