Wat Saket, full name, Wat Saket Ratcha Wora Maha Wihan, was established during the Ayutthaya era. It was later renovated when Bangkok became the capital. Rama III later built a huge chedi but the soft soil was unable to support it, causing it to collapse. Hence the hill which towers over the local area. The modern Wat Saket is a twentieth century addition, supported by concrete walls which were constructed in the 1940s. The Golden Mount is ascended by a wall-perimeter staircase, with an ‘up’ and a ‘down’ to guide the steady flow of visitors - expect a long wait for your viewfinder to be clear of people. The wat is hard for your camera to capture close up, a tall building nearby would be your best bet.