Phayao, ThailandDoi LuangDoi Mae ThoCave of ArtWat Sri Khom KhamPhayao LakeArchaeological Site Ban Rong Hai
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Phayao

Phayao is a town in Phayao district, Thailand of about 21,058 people. Within 50 km by road there are 130 places to visit: 29 buddhist sites, 15 hill stations & viewpoints and 5 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Doi Luang, Doi Mae Tho and Cave of Art.

19.1920° N, 99.8788° EPop. 21,058

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Within 30 km123 places
Within 50 km130
Must-see7
Notable103
Best timeOctober to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Doi Luang, attraction near Phayao
Must-see

Doi Luang

Attraction · 18 km

Must-see

Doi Mae Tho

Viewpoint · 68 km · Chiang Rai

Cave of Art, cave near Phayao
Must-see

Cave of Art

Cave · 89 km · Chiang Rai

Places near Phayao by type

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One day from Phayao

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:29 pm

69 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Phayao
  2. 90th Anniversary Princess Mother Parkpark · 45 min
  3. Kwan Phayao Viewpointviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Champa Thong Waterfallwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  5. Wat Analayothipyaram (Luang Pu Phaibun)Buddhist site · 1 hrs
  6. Phayao Lakelake · 45 min
  7. Back in Phayao
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Phayao?

Doi Luang (attraction, about 18 km), Wat Sri Khom Kham (Buddhist site, about 3 km), Lake's Go Park (lake, about 4 km), Phayao Lake (lake, about 4 km), 90th Anniversary Princess Mother Park (park, about 4 km), Phaya Ngam Muang Monument (monument, about 4 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Phayao?

130 places on Spotwander: 29 buddhist sites, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 other attractions, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Phayao?

Wat Phra That Chomt Thong, about 2 km by road; Wat Sri Khom Kham (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Phayao?

Doi Chom Thong, about 2 km by road; Doi Mon Phae (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Phayao?

Start in Phayao, visit 90th Anniversary Princess Mother Park, then Kwan Phayao Viewpoint, then Champa Thong Waterfall, then Wat Analayothipyaram (Luang Pu Phaibun), then Phayao Lake, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.