Between the stream and road are beautifully laid out, and maintained gardens and lawns, and there’s small bridges crossing the stream. Across the road are food and drink stalls which also provide mats and so, after ordering, will serve you in the gardens or on the stream bank. There’s new, spotlessly clean toilets in […]

The Museum, opened in 1995 covers exhibits from dinosaur fossils through the Neolithic period, medieval times and up to a display of fish and fishing techniques on the lake plus information on famous local historical personages. The collection also includes a wealth of Buddha images and inscriptions from the 13th centuries onwards and was originally […]

  It’s actually just a small shrine and chedi and there’s no temple as such but supposedly it does indicate the site of an older wat, long since crumbled under the water. In fact the entire low island covers around 100 square metres but a walk around it does reveal different views and the 10 […]

  Prior to the dam’s construction the area was filled by a number of smaller lakes and swamps, with their levels changing seasonally with the rains. Today Phayao Lake is a very popular spot with local tourists and is also an important fishing resource. Wander down to its banks in the early morning and you’ll […]