Wat Phra That Sop Waen
Date: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Wat Phra That Sop Waen is renowned for its 700 year old Lanna-style chedi, and is located beside the 1021 bypass road to the west of the town of Chiang Kham.
The viharn houses three large Buddha images, and there is also an exquisite preaching chair. Outside, there is a huge Chamchuri tree, reputedly more than 100 years old, and having a span of over 40 metres.tag
There is a small museum located beside the Viharn, which jhas displays of traditional items of the local Tai Lue community.
Adjacent to the temple complex, across the car park, there is a small small building where local Tai Lue women demonstrate traditional Tai Lue weaving techniques.
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...