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PHAYAO
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| QUICK GUIDANCE |
| The breathtaking landscapes, beautiful coastlines, cultural delights and historical significance, make Thailand an enjoyable stop in Asia travel map. To help you plan a trip in Phayao - Thailand, we provide the useful guide of hotel options, package tours, transport, attractions, shopping and entertainment. You just click the sections below for helpful information. |
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PHAYAO
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The city of Phayao is located at the Phayao lake (Kwan Phayao) in the valley of the Ing River. Three big mountains surround the valley, the Doi Luang (1697m), Doi Khun Mae Fat (1550m) and Doi Khun Mae Tam (1330m). This mid-sized, prosperous provincial capital is rarely visited by backpackers, but is creeping onto bus tour itineraries. Phayao is popular with Thais who flock here from as far away as Bangkok for its scenic location on the edge of the beautiful Phayao Lake.
Believed to have been first built by the King of Chiang Saen around the turn of the 12th century, Phayao today is just another ordinary urban centre. The city is very laid-back and peaceful, while the lakeside strip of Chai Kwan Rd is lined with bars, restaurants and nightclubs set against ornate gardens and parks full of picknicking Thais.
Lakeside breezes help keep the city cool and while there's little to actually do in Phayao, the sunset views across the lake to the distant hills from one of the excellent restaurants make at least an overnight stop here well worthwhile.
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GETTING IN - OUT
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Depending on route taken, Pahyao is 600-700 km from Bangkok, 90 km from Chiang Rai, 140 km from Chiang Mai and 137 km from Nan. This positioning makes Phayao a good choice to break the journey of those travelling between Nan and Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai.
*Car : You take Highway No.32 from Bangkok and Highway No.1 to Phayao via Ayutthaya, Ang Thong, Nakhon Sawan, Tak and Lampang, a total distance of 966 kilometres. For an alternative route, you need to follow Highway No.1 to Amphoe Tak Fa via Saraburi, Lop Buri before turning into Highway No.11 to Phrae via Phichit, Phitsanulok, Uttaradit, and then proceed to Phayao along Highways No.101, No.103 and No.1.
*Bus : The bus companies operating daily bus services from Bangkok's Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Phayao are such as Transport Co. Ltd, Siam First Tour or Sombat Tour.
*Rail : You can take a regular train from Bangkok to Lampang or Chiang Mai and connect a bus to Phayao.
*Plane: There are several air companies flying from Bangkok to Chiang Rai and connect a bus to Phayao.
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GETTING AROUND
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| Northern Thailand |
| Chiang Mai - Chaing Dao - Mae Ai , Chiang Rai - Chiang Khong - Chaing Saen , Lampang, Lamphun , Mae Hong Son - Pai ,
Nan ,
Phayao, Phetchabun, Phitsanulok , Phrae , Sukhothai - Sisatchanalai, Tak - Maesot, Buriram , Mukdahan, Nakhon Phanom,
Nakhon Ratchasima,
Nong Khai , Surin, Ubon Ratchathani , Udon Thani , Yasothon |
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| Central Thailand |
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Ayutthaya, Bangkok, Kanchanaburi - Sai Yok , Lop Buri, Nakhon Phathom, Nonthaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan - Hua Hin,
Phetchaburi - Chaam ,
Ratchaburi, Chanthaburi , Chon Buri - Pattaya, Rayong - Ko Samet, Trat - Koh Chang , Lop Buri |
| Southern Thailand |
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Chumphon, Krabi - Ao Nang - Ko Phi Phi - Rai Leh , Nakhon Si Thammarat, Narathiwat,Pattani,
Phang Nga - Ao Phang Nga - Khao Lak, Phatthalung, Phu ket - Karon Beach -Patong Beach , Ranong, Satun - Tarutao,
Songkhla,
Surat Thani - Ko Pha Ngan - Ko Samui , Trang, Yala |
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