Golden Mount hosts temple fair from 17 November
Published on 10/21/2026 at 20:50 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSTemple fair and hilltop setting
- The Bangkok temple hosts the Golden Mount Temple Fair from 17 November 2026.
- A red-cloth procession begins the fair at the Golden Mount chedi on 17 November 2026.
- The hilltop shrine was completed under Rama V and is reached by 344 steps.
Golden Mount hosts the Golden Mount Temple Fair from 17 November 2026 in Bangkok. The hilltop temple is known for its red-cloth procession, Buddhist relic shrine and views across the old city.
Golden Mount Temple Fair starts on 17 November
The 2026 Golden Mount Temple Fair runs at the Bangkok temple from 17 to 29 November, according to the 2026 fair dates. Time Out Thailand reports that the programme lasts 13 days and 13 nights, making the event a substantial part of the November calendar rather than a single ceremony.
The opening day on 17 November includes a procession carrying a long red cloth up the artificial hill. The cloth is wrapped around the bell-shaped chedi, a ritual associated with the annual fair. The report also describes food stalls, games and fairground rides around the lower compound.
The fair follows the hilltop shrine
The event centres on Phu Khao Thong, the Golden Mount, an artificial hill crowned by a gilded chedi. The hill and shrine give the fair its route and its visual focus: visitors move between the lower compound, the spiral stairway and the summit terrace.
The Bangkok Authority describes the temple as an Ayutthaya-period site restored and renamed under Rama I. King Rama III began a large chedi project that collapsed in the soft ground, while the present chedi was completed under Rama V. The 344-step Golden Mount therefore connects the fair with several stages of the temples physical history.
The same setting also explains why the opening procession is more than a route through market stalls. It leads upwards to the relic shrine, while the fair below uses the surrounding temple grounds for food, games and other public activities. The result is a programme divided between a religious climb and a wider community celebration.
What the November programme means for a visit
Travellers visiting in the second half of November will find the temple in festival mode rather than its quieter everyday setting. The fixed date that matters first is 17 November 2026, when the opening ceremony and red-cloth ritual are scheduled to take place.
The fair also changes the practical character of the climb. The route includes a long spiral staircase with 344 steps, and the summit is reached on foot. The lower grounds provide the event setting, while the chedi and relic shrine remain the destination at the top of the hill.
Visiting Golden Mount: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The Golden Mount Temple Fair takes place at Golden Mount in Bangkok from 17 to 29 November 2026.
- The opening programme on 17 November includes a red-cloth procession up the hill to the chedi.
- The summit route has 344 steps, so the visit requires a climb and suitable footwear.
- Golden Mount stands on Chakkraphatdi Phong Road in Pom Prap Sattru Phai district, east of Phan Fa Lilat Bridge. The Khlong Saen Saep boat line ends at Phan Fa Lilat pier, and Sam Yot is the nearest MRT station according to the Bangkok Authority.
- Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.
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Frequently asked questions about Golden Mount
When does the Golden Mount Temple Fair take place at Golden Mount?
The 2026 fair runs from 17 to 29 November, with the opening ceremony and red-cloth procession on 17 November.
What is Golden Mount?
Golden Mount is an artificial hill in Bangkok crowned by a gilded chedi and reached by a 344-step spiral staircase.
Where is Golden Mount and how do you get there?
The temple is on Chakkraphatdi Phong Road in Pom Prap Sattru Phai district. The Khlong Saen Saep boat line ends at Phan Fa Lilat pier, and Sam Yot is the nearest MRT station.
