Wiang Lo Ancient Ruins
Date: Thursday 23rd February 2012Wiang Lo Ancient Town or ‘Muang Phra Lo‘ is located approx 17 kilometers from Amphoe Chun along Highway 1021. At Ban Huai Ngiu, there is side road to Ban Nam Chun, 12 kms away. Judging by the remains of the old city walls and temples, the site is thought to be a city from the reign of Por Khun Ngam Muang (King Ngam Muang).
Wat Sri Ping Muang is located adjacent to the confluence of the Chun River and the Ing River, known locally as “Sop Ing”.
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...