Wat Si Khom Kham is located in Amphoe Muang on the bank of Phayao Lake, commonly called by the villagers "Phra Chao Ton Luang" housing a principal image having the lap width of 14 meters, 17 meters in height. The annual fair takes place every May.
Doi Chom Thong is a small hill, located on the bank of Phayao Lake having an access road of 1.5 kms. distance branching off the Phahonyothin to the top of the hill where there is a Buddhistic monk community which is generally called by the villagers "Phrathat Chom Thong".
Kwan Phayao - this natural lagoon having clear and clean water occupies a space of 10,600 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 cultivation of the giant catfish took place. This world biggest fresh water fish can be found only in the Mae Khong River. Various fishes have been shown in an exhibition room and the general area has been designed as a fresh water animal park. This parl 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 Phaioon. Within 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.
Namtok Champa Thong is situated in the area of Doi Luang Naational Park, at km.7 on Phayao-Chiang Rai highway, about 18 kms. from Phayao township area. It is accessible by and all weather laterite road.
Dok Kham Tai is an Amphoe located 12 kms. from the township area. Besides being renowned by its beautiful women, there is yet Ban Tham Arboretum housing Phrathat Chomsin Pagoda too.
Namtok Nam Pin 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 is located at Mu 8, Tambon Phu Sang, Amphoe Chiang Kham, 96 kms. from the township area. It cascades from a cliff having the height of 8 meters.
Thai Lue 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 hand woven silk and cotton fabrics, sold in their village, are attractive items for tourists.
In addition, there are still attractions in Phayao such as, stone Motar and Grinder Making Village, Wat Nantaram, Wat Si Umong Kham, Wat Pa Daeng Bunnag, Wat Phrathat Poang Kham, Wiang Lo, Phrathat Suso, Phra Chao Nang Din, Phrathat Doi Kham, Phrathat Sop Wean, etc.