• 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.