Monday 24 August 2009

The Golden Mount 2

(uprisen angle at gateway)


(View from the Golden Mount)


( Walk up the Golden Mount)


(View from the Golden Mount )

The Golden Mount or Phukhao Thong is located in the compound of Wat Srakes. It was built in the reign of King Rama III, succeded in the reign of King Rama IV, and completed in the reign of King Rama V.The top mostpart is about 100 meters high, and the base is 500 meters in diameter.

2 comments:

Hilda said...

The name suits it perfectly! Lovely building and even more beautiful views!

Welles Tan said...

Nice photos and interesting blogging!