Kwan Phayao This natural lagoon having clear and clean water occupies an area of 12,800 rai, is beautiful and a breeding source for fresh water fishes. There are a lot of food shops located along the bank suitable for dining and relaxing in the evening.
Phayao Fishery Office is the place where the first successful artificial dissemination of the giant catfish took place. The world's biggest fresh water fish can be found only in the Mae Khong River. Various fishes are shown in an exhibition room and the general area has been designed as a fresh water animal park. This park gathers a great variety of water animals and opens for the public on official hours.
Wat Analayo is on Doi Busarakham, 20 kms. from town to the north. It is a big temple built by a Thai monk who was known as "Phra Kru Phaiboon". Within its wide compound, the big and beautiful Buddhist image of the Sukhothai style as well as many other structures are present. The view of Kwan Phayao (The natural lagoon) and the town can he seen from top of the hill.