Wat Si Khom Kham
วัดศรีโคมคำ
Phayao's most important royal temple, housing Phra Chao Ton Luang, the largest Buddha image from the Lanna period. Its lakeside hall features murals by Angkarn Kalayanapong.
Wat Si Khom Kham stands on the northern shore of Kwan Phayao. Its main hall houses Phra Chao Ton Luang, a Buddha image about 16 meters tall, built in the early 16th century and considered the largest Buddha image of the Lanna period. It is the spiritual centre of the whole province. The new Buddha hall extending out over the lake was painted by Angkarn Kalayanapong, a National Artist of Thailand, in a distinctive style. A corner of the temple also houses the Phayao Cultural Exhibition Hall. There is a pier and viewing platform on the lakeshore. Visitors should wear long sleeves and long trousers. Entry is free.
Opening hours
About 06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Phayao Cultural Exhibition Hall
- Wat Phra That Chom Thong & Phayao Skywalk
- Wat Si Umong Kham
- Kwan Phayao
- Wat Tilok Aram
- Wat Li
- Wat Analayo Thipayaram
- Mae Puem National Park