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Phayao,
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Phayao Attractions:
Phaoyao
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 n 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 be seen from top of the hill.
Wiang
Lo Ancient Town or 'Muang Phra Lo' is located around 17
kilometers away from Amphoe Chun along highway no. 1021. At
Ban Huai Ngiu, there is a branch to Ban Nam Chun which is about
12 kilometers away along a dusty road. From the remaining of
the old city walls and a lot of deserted temples, the site was
assumed to be a city in the reign of Pho Khun Ngam Muang (King
Ngam Muang). Here, an old monastery "Wat Si Ping Muang" is located.
As this area is adjacent to the point where the Cun River runs
to join the Ing River, it is locally called "Sop Ing" (a meeting
point) as well.
Wat
Phra That Sop Waen is located about 4 kilometers from Amphoe
Chiang Kham. There is
an old stupa of approximately 700-800
years in which some Buddha's hair and chin bones have been kept.
This monastery had been renovated several times in the past;
however, its artistic style of Lanna Thai has been maintained.
Wat
nantaram is located at Ban Don Chai, Amphoe Chiang Kham.
It was designed in Burmese style. The whole structure of its
vihara was built from teak and decorated with fine carved wood
in some parts such as windows, a pediment, galleries, etc.
Don
KhamTai This is an Amphoe (district) 12 kms. from the township
area. Besides being renowned by its beautiful women, there is
also Ban Tham Arboreturm housing Phrathat Chomsin Pagoda.
Namtok
Nam Pin This very beautiful waterfall is located at Mu 9,
Tambon Fai Kwang, Amphoe Chiang Kham. It cascades from a 10
meter high cliff and can be accessible, from the township area,
by a road of 107 kms. distance.
Namtok
Phu Sang This waterfall is located at Mu 8, Tambon Phu Sang,
Amphoe Chiang Kham, 96 kms. from the township area. it cascades
from an 8-meter high cliff.
Thai
Lu Tribe of Chiang Kham and Chiang Muan These tribal
people originally resided in the territory of Sib Song Panna
Kingdom before migrating into Thailand several decades ago. Their
beautiful sophisticated handed woven silk and cotton fabrics,
sold in their village, are attractive items for tourists.
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