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Phu Sang National Park is part of the Doi Pha Mon Range. It covers Chiang Kham and Phu Sang districts in Phayao Province, as well as Thoeng District in Chiang Rai Province. The park shares a 30-kilometre boundary with the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and covers 284.8784 square kilometres.
Visit the Chom Thong relic chedi and enjoy the beautiful view of Kwan Phayao from the top of the hill.
Doi Luang National Park spans three provinces: Phayao, Chiang Rai and Lampang. Covering 1,170 square kilometres, it is a complex range of high mountains with abundant forests and wildlife. It is the source of Kwan Phayao, the Wang River and the Lao River.
Doi Pha Mon forms a natural boundary between Thailand and Laos. It is 6 kilometres from Ban Pha Tang and has a viewpoint offering a 360-degree panorama.
Fang Ta Chai Sathan is in Ban Chai Sathan, Chiang Muan Subdistrict, within Doi Phu Nang National Park. The source explains that “fang” refers to a bank shaped by water and “ta” means a landing place in Northern Thai, giving the name its riverside meaning.
Kaeng Luang Dinosaur Forest Park is in Ban Nong Klang, Ban Mang Subdistrict. The site is described as the first place in northern Thailand where fossils of sauropods—large plant-eating dinosaurs—were discovered.
Wat Nantaram is in Ban Don Chai, Yuan Subdistrict, near Chiang Kham Municipal Market. Its original construction date is not recorded. It was formerly called Wat Man or Chong Nuea because it lies north of Chiang Kham Municipality.
The Natural Thai Peacock Forest is in Huai Khao Kam and Huai Yang Kham subdistricts. This ecotourism destination lies within Wiang Lo Wildlife Sanctuary, an important habitat for many Thai or green peafowl.
The site is about 17 kilometers from Chun District along Highway 1021 to Ban Huai Ngio. A turnoff leads to a path to Ban Nam Chun, about another 12 kilometers away.
The Cultural Exhibition Hall at Wat Sri Khom Kham is in Wiang Subdistrict, next to the temple. The two-story building uses adapted Lanna architectural style and stands beside Kwan Phayao. Its exhibits include artifacts, important historical documents, literature, local knowledge, cultural traditions and accounts of everyday life in Phayao Province.
Doi Phu Nang National Park is in Ban Mang Subdistrict and covers Dok Khamtai, Pong, and Chiang Muan districts. It covers 859.8 square kilometres of rugged mountain ranges. Its highest peak is Doi Phu Nang. Forest types include mixed deciduous, dry dipterocarp, and moist evergreen, and the park is a source of streams that flow into the Yom River.
Wat Tha Fa Tai is in Ban Fa Si Thong, Sa Subdistrict. It was built in B.E. 2311 by Khru Ba Thammasena and Pho Thao Saen Itthi, leaders of the Tai Lue people who migrated from Sipsongpanna.
Wat Si U-mongkham has a well-preserved chedi from the Chiang Saen period. It is also home to Luang Pho Ngam Mueang Rueang Rit, a Buddha image regarded as an important local image of Phayao.
Wat Phra Nang Din is in Wiang Subdistrict, 4 km from the district center via Highway 1148. Its principal Buddha image has no supporting pedestal. According to the local story on the page, residents once built a pedestal to raise the image onto, but could not lift it despite repeated attempts; the name Phra Nang Din (“Buddha seated on the ground”) is said to come from this story.
The temple houses an ancient relic stupa.
The source describes this memorial as commemorating civilians, police officers, and soldiers who died in combat while defending sovereignty in border areas of Phayao and Chiang Rai.
The centre began operating in B.E. 2530 (1987) in Pang Kha Village, Pha Chang Noi Subdistrict. Its aims include helping farmers increase their income, preventing forest encroachment and destruction, and improving residents’ quality of life. The area consists of mountains and hills, with an average temperature of 25.8°C. The population includes Hmong and Yao communities.
The source says Wat Saen Mueang Ma was built around B.E. 2351 (1808), during the reign of Rama I, by people from Muang Mang in Yunnan who were forcibly relocated by the ruler of Nan and eventually settled in Chiang Kham District.
Located on Phahonyothin Road between kilometre markers 734 and 735, the site is a freshwater fish breeding station with a Mekong giant catfish museum. The page says the museum presents what it calls the world’s first breeding of Mekong giant catfish using broodstock raised in an earthen pond. It describes the scaleless freshwater fish as the world’s largest, reaching 3 m and 250 kg.
Water Hyacinth Village is in Ban San Pa Muang, about 2 kilometres from the village that makes stone mortars and mills. Residents of Pa Muang formed a group that makes water-hyacinth products as a hobby. Its items include hats, bags, coasters and other decorative pieces.
Wat Li is in Ban Lai Ing, near Municipal School 3 in Wiang Subdistrict. It is an important old temple in Phayao.
The Thai title identifies this place as Protection Unit SK 2 (Phu Lang Ka) of Tham Sa Koen National Park. The description notes that it was formerly Phu Lang Ka Forest Park.
Pho Khun Ngam Muang, the 9th ruler of Phu Kam Yao, governed from B.E. 1801 to 1841 during a period described as prosperous. His monument stands at Phayao Municipal Park (Suan Somdet Ya 90), in front of Kwan Phayao. He was a sworn friend of Pho Khun Mengrai, ruler of Chiang Rai.
The local Lanna term “Kwan” means a large swamp or lake and, according to the page, is used locally only in Phayao.
From Chun District, follow Highway 1021 for about 10 kilometers to Ban That Khing Kaeng. Turn right onto a path and continue another 300 meters.
The Gems and Jewelry Industries Center (GJIC) is on Phahonyothin Road near kilometer marker 723 in Mae Ka Subdistrict, 14 kilometers from town. It was established as a training center for careers in the gems and jewelry industries.
Enjoy the view of an emerald-colored pond at the old Ban Sa lignite mine.
Wake early to see the sea of mist and watch the sunrise at Mhon San Sook.
The source describes Nam Dang Beach as a new place to swim and cool off in Pong District.
Take a walk through the morning market at Phayao Arkhet Fresh Market.
The place description invites visitors to take in the mountain views and enjoy the breeze at Nam Chun Reservoir.
Mae Puem National Park spans Chiang Rai and Phayao provinces and covers 350.8252 square kilometres. Most of its terrain consists of steep mountains. It is the source of the Mae Kaeo and Mae Puem streams, which flow into the Ing River and then Kwan Phayao. The forest is described as rich and home to many kinds of wildlife. The park was established on 25 December B.E. 2552 (2009).
According to local legend, villagers often saw a glowing orb drifting over the high mountain. At times it shone bright yellow across the mountain, making it appear golden. The site is quiet and suited to meditation.
Than Sawan means “heavenly stream,” a fitting description for the waterfall.