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Bangkok City Pillar Shrine
⛩️ Temples & Culture
Bangkok

Bangkok City Pillar Shrine

4.8(10,585 reviews)

Small shrine housing the revered "city pillar" erected when Siam's capital moved to Bangkok in 1782.

Location Info

Opening Hours
Monday06:30-18:30
Tuesday06:30-18:30
Wednesday06:30-18:30
Thursday06:30-18:30
Friday06:30-18:30
Saturday06:30-18:30
Sunday06:30-18:30

Visitor Information

Best time to visit

November – February

Avoid: April – May (peak heat)

Rainy season

May – October

Avg. temperature

25°C – 34°C(77°F – 93°F)

Crowds

Very High

Peak: December & January

Getting there

Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Don Mueang (DMK) airports serve Bangkok with direct flights from most major cities.

Getting around

  • BTS Skytrain (most central areas)
  • MRT Metro (underground)
  • Airport Rail Link (ARL)
  • Chao Phraya Express Boat
  • Grab (ride-hailing app)
  • Metered taxis — always use the meter