• Doi Bussarakham. There are a string of important Buddhist temples (Wat Analayo foremost among 
 the group), shrines and monuments on the edge of a national forest and on Bussarakham mountain 
 about 15 km outside of town. You can walk from one to the other. One which is a shrine to Kuan Yim
 and the last one on the trail (The villa of the King- vacant most of the year) both provide stunning views
 of Phayao city on the lake. The forest is thick and lush. If you are really adventurous, you can visit a
 nearby village (a long dirt trail) with a nice waterfall (Tom Dong Village). A nice place for a picnic. 
• Rent a bicycle or motorbike and visit the local villages. Fishing is a popular activity here and interesting
 to watch. You can do so on the lake or in the rice paddies (during rainy season)
• Wat Khom kam, (along the lake road that heads towards Chiang Rai and right next to the Phayao Cultural Exhibition Hall). The most 
 important temple in Phayao which houses a very important local Buddha image. 
• Wat Analayo, (About 10km out of the city) Beautiful temple with magnificent views of Phayao. Big Khmer entrance followed by some
 interesting little temples and a huge stone Buddha. 
• Visit the Health Garden between 7-9pm for an open-air foot massage or body massage with the lake breeze blowing. Price ranges 
 between 50-230 Baht depending on duration and type of massage.
• Night bazaar on Saturday at the same area, closes by 11pm as it's mostly residential nearby.