Wat Sri Umong Kham
Date: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Wat Sri Umong Kham is located in central Phayao town, and is renowned for its gorgeous chedi. This temple also houses the Buddha image “Luang Po Ngam Muang Runag Rit” also known as the “Phra Chao Lan Tu.”
Regarded as one of the most beautiful Lanna Thai Buddhist images, the “Phra Chao Lan Tu” is a unique artistic symbol of Phukamyao, the ancient Phayao Kingdom.
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...