1. KWAN PHAYAO
The largest freshwater lake in the northern region of Thailand, Kwan Phayao is one of the most important attractions in Phayao. Ruins of Wat Ti Loka Aram, an ancient temple believed to be built during the reign of Phrachao Ti Lokarat, were found under the water of the lake. during the important religious festivals, Buddhist devotees carry candles and participate in the solemn procession encircling the temple. Every year, on the full moon night of the 12th lunar month ( usually around November0 , Loi Krathong Festival is celebrated here with lotus -bloomed shaped vessels made of banana floated along the lake in the ancient customs and traditional way of life. Lanna styled lanterns called "Khom Loi" are also released to the sky as an offering to the Buddha.
2.PHRA TAMNAK KWAN PHAYAO AND PHAYAO FRESHWATER FISHERY STATION
Situated on Phahon Yothin Road, on the milestone km.734-735, Wiang Sub -district, this is the royal residence that displays the royal activities of the late Princess Mother - when she stayed and worked on Phayao and the station is a breeding venue of fresh -water fish.
It is also the first place in the world to successfully breed Pla Bue , the Giant catfish , in a soil pond. The giant catfish is the biggest fresh water fish without scales in the world. A fully grown one is 3 meters long with a weight of 250 kilogrammes, residing in the Mekong River. Moreover , it is breeding place of other species of fish such as Pla Nin - Nile tilapia , Pla taphian Khao - silver carp and Pal Yisok thet -rohu, with an aim to distribute them to local farmers. Within the area is an aquarium exhibiting a variety of beautiful and rare species of fish.
It is open daily fro 8.30 am - 12 am and 1pm - 430pm . Moreover , there are other activities for tourists to experience such as a boat trip to admire the scenery of Kwan Phayao and a petanque competition . Apart from enjoying the activities and relaxing in the tranquil environment , visitors
can also enjoy the food at the restaurant with the menu made from the fish from Kwan Phayao.
3. HO WATTHANATHAM NITHAT
Net to wat Si Khom Kham is Ho Watanatham Nithat . The folk museum exhibits the history and ancient relics of Phayao , including native culture and traditions and creativity. Open Wednesday - Sunday from 9am to 4pm
4. PHO KHUN NGAM MUENG MEMORIAL
The Pho Khun Ngam Mueang Memorial, located in the public park on the bank of Kwan Phayao, commemorates Phu Kam Yao, the former king of Phayao who ruled this state some 700 years ago.
During his reign, the state prospered and expanded its territory. As a close ally of King Mengrai , the ruler of Chiang Rai and King Ramkhamhaeng of Sukhothai , they formed an alliance of harmony , loyalty and non aggression.
5. WAT SI KHOM KHAMThe temple, located on the shore of Kwan Phayao . enshrines the largest Lanna style Buddha image, Phra Chao Ton Luang, a sitting Buddha with a lap width of 14 metres and height of 16 metres . It is believed that this Buddha image was cast during 1491-1524 taking 33 years to complete.
Within the compound of the temple stands an ubosot in the water by the bank of Kwan Phayao ,where there are mural paintings in elaborate designs by Angkarn Kalayaanapong, a National Artists of Thailand.During Visakha Puja Day of every year, people gather at this temple for a ceremony called " The Ceremony to Pay Respect to Phrachao Ong Luang in the 8th Northern Lunar Month" ( usually falls in May) to pay respect to the Phrachao Ton Luang.
6. WAT PHRATHAT CHOM THONG
Opposite Wat Si Khom and reached by a 1.5 kilometres uphill road, this attractively sited temple offers panoramic views of the lake and Phayao town.
The largest freshwater lake in the northern region of Thailand, Kwan Phayao is one of the most important attractions in Phayao. Ruins of Wat Ti Loka Aram, an ancient temple believed to be built during the reign of Phrachao Ti Lokarat, were found under the water of the lake. during the important religious festivals, Buddhist devotees carry candles and participate in the solemn procession encircling the temple. Every year, on the full moon night of the 12th lunar month ( usually around November0 , Loi Krathong Festival is celebrated here with lotus -bloomed shaped vessels made of banana floated along the lake in the ancient customs and traditional way of life. Lanna styled lanterns called "Khom Loi" are also released to the sky as an offering to the Buddha.
2.PHRA TAMNAK KWAN PHAYAO AND PHAYAO FRESHWATER FISHERY STATION
Situated on Phahon Yothin Road, on the milestone km.734-735, Wiang Sub -district, this is the royal residence that displays the royal activities of the late Princess Mother - when she stayed and worked on Phayao and the station is a breeding venue of fresh -water fish.
It is also the first place in the world to successfully breed Pla Bue , the Giant catfish , in a soil pond. The giant catfish is the biggest fresh water fish without scales in the world. A fully grown one is 3 meters long with a weight of 250 kilogrammes, residing in the Mekong River. Moreover , it is breeding place of other species of fish such as Pla Nin - Nile tilapia , Pla taphian Khao - silver carp and Pal Yisok thet -rohu, with an aim to distribute them to local farmers. Within the area is an aquarium exhibiting a variety of beautiful and rare species of fish.
It is open daily fro 8.30 am - 12 am and 1pm - 430pm . Moreover , there are other activities for tourists to experience such as a boat trip to admire the scenery of Kwan Phayao and a petanque competition . Apart from enjoying the activities and relaxing in the tranquil environment , visitors
can also enjoy the food at the restaurant with the menu made from the fish from Kwan Phayao.
3. HO WATTHANATHAM NITHAT
Net to wat Si Khom Kham is Ho Watanatham Nithat . The folk museum exhibits the history and ancient relics of Phayao , including native culture and traditions and creativity. Open Wednesday - Sunday from 9am to 4pm
4. PHO KHUN NGAM MUENG MEMORIAL
The Pho Khun Ngam Mueang Memorial, located in the public park on the bank of Kwan Phayao, commemorates Phu Kam Yao, the former king of Phayao who ruled this state some 700 years ago.
During his reign, the state prospered and expanded its territory. As a close ally of King Mengrai , the ruler of Chiang Rai and King Ramkhamhaeng of Sukhothai , they formed an alliance of harmony , loyalty and non aggression.
5. WAT SI KHOM KHAMThe temple, located on the shore of Kwan Phayao . enshrines the largest Lanna style Buddha image, Phra Chao Ton Luang, a sitting Buddha with a lap width of 14 metres and height of 16 metres . It is believed that this Buddha image was cast during 1491-1524 taking 33 years to complete.
Within the compound of the temple stands an ubosot in the water by the bank of Kwan Phayao ,where there are mural paintings in elaborate designs by Angkarn Kalayaanapong, a National Artists of Thailand.During Visakha Puja Day of every year, people gather at this temple for a ceremony called " The Ceremony to Pay Respect to Phrachao Ong Luang in the 8th Northern Lunar Month" ( usually falls in May) to pay respect to the Phrachao Ton Luang.
6. WAT PHRATHAT CHOM THONG
Opposite Wat Si Khom and reached by a 1.5 kilometres uphill road, this attractively sited temple offers panoramic views of the lake and Phayao town.
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