Temples
Date: Friday 18th May 2012There are several nice wats / temples in Muang Phayao, and many others across the province.
Temple Glossary: Thai wat / temple architecture & terminology
Wat Sri Khom Kham
Wat Sri Khom Kham has the distinction of housing one of the largest Buddha images in the north!
At 17 metres tall, the sitting Buddha requires a building of exceptional height, and the interior is magnificent in red. Lots of recent renovations, plus some “interesting” garden sculptures in the Heaven Hell Park keeps it on the mini-van tour stops! Well worth a visit, more Wat Sri Khom Kham details /photos here
Wat Phra That Chom Thong
Wat Phra That Chomthong is located opposite Wat Si Khom Kham, approx 1.5-kms up hill from the main street. it is also accessible from the north-bound lane of the main highway at the norther end of town. More Wat Phra That Chom Tong photos / details here…
Wat Si Umong Kham
The Chiang Saen-style Chedi at Wat Si Umong Kham is gorgeous.
More Wat Sri Umong Kham details here…
Wat Analayo
Wat Analayo is approx 17 kms west of the town, directly across Kwan Phayao from the Por Khun Ngam Muang statue on the waterfront.
There are additional details and images in the Wat Analayo page
Wat Ratchakrauh
Located mid-town, this temple has a spectacular entrance gate and lovely white chedi.
Wat Analayo is located in the foothills across the lake from the town of Phayao. You could easily spend an afternoon exploring the labyrinth of roads leading up to temples and monuments on the hill tops and ridges here; 
Wat Sri Khom Kham has one of Thailands tallest Buddha images. Towering 17 metres above those within, it is truely impressive. The temple complex also has graphic illustrations of the Buddhist version of hell, tucked away in the gardens. 
There are more than 40 Tai Lue villages across Phayao Province, with a strong connection going back to the height of the Lanna Kingdom of 750 years ago. Tai Lue are famous for their weaving, Chiang Kham is the place to go to admire and purchase...