Phayao Today
Date: Tuesday 7th February 2012Virtually enveloped by mountains and valleys, Phayao is a peaceful rural province. The town of Phayao’s facilities may be modest, but it is an atttractive town, blessed with natural beauty and several interesting religious and cultural sites.
The lakeside setting with the mountain backdrop makes it a lovely place to stay a night, or a weekend.
There are a couple of new hotels in town, and new cafes, coffee shops and restaurants keep appearing along the waterfront area.
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...