Wat Phra That Chomthong (Phayao)

Temple

A quiet hilltop temple in Phayao, set in a teak grove opposite Wat Sri Khom Kham, with an old golden chedi and glimpses of the lake through the trees.

Wat Phra That Chomthong (Phayao) Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsPhayaoMonument to King Ngam MuangWat Hua KhuangWat Sri Khom KhamWat AnalayoWat Phra That Doi Hin KiuWat Boromathat ChediWat Phra That Chomthong (Phayao)

Wat Phra That Chomthong (Phayao) essentials

Country: Thailand
Driest months: Dec-Feb
Pay in: Baht (฿)
Language: Thai
Emergency: 191

This peaceful temple sits on a low hill directly opposite Wat Sri Khom Kham, on the northwestern side of Phayao, surrounded by a grove of teak. It draws only a fraction of the visitors its famous neighbour does, and you are likely to find it almost empty, with perhaps a monk sweeping leaves and temple dogs dozing in the shade.

The main interest is the chedi: a golden inverted cone rising from a square base with indented corners, with a gilded umbrella standing at each corner of the platform. It is believed to be very old, though nobody seems sure quite how old. Through the teak trees around the temple you can catch glimpses of Kwan Phayao below. It is not a destination in its own right, but it is well worth the short detour if you are visiting Wat Sri Khom Kham.

Things to Do
When to Go

Weather & Climate near Wat Phra That Chomthong (Phayao)#

Climate

Wat Phra That Chomthong (Phayao)'s climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in April) and warm winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 13°C to 35°C. Abundant rainfall (1092 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 89 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryJanuaryDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
42°
Warmest Month
3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Ideal 13° - 29° 21° 3 mm mostly sunny 69% 0.7 m/s 1.5 high 11.0h
February Ideal 15° - 32° 23° 8 mm mostly sunny 59% 0.8 m/s 1.8 very high 11.4h
March Excellent 18° - 34° 26° 26 mm mostly sunny 54% 1.1 m/s 1.9 very high 11.9h
April Very Good 22° - 35° 30° 80 mm some cloud 58% 1.2 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.5h
May Acceptable 23° - 33° 31° 170 mm overcast 74% 1.4 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.9h
June Good 23° - 32° 31° 107 mm overcast 80% 1.3 m/s 2.1 extreme 13.2h
July Acceptable 23° - 31° 27° 166 mm overcast 83% 1.2 m/s 2.0 extreme 13.1h
August Acceptable 23° - 31° 27° 207 mm overcast 86% 1.0 m/s 2.0 very high 12.7h
September Good 22° - 30° 26° 181 mm overcast 85% 0.8 m/s 2.0 very high 12.1h
October Very Good 21° - 30° 25° 100 mm partly cloudy 82% 0.8 m/s 1.7 very high 11.6h
November Excellent 17° - 29° 23° 34 mm some cloud 79% 0.7 m/s 1.6 very high 11.1h
December Ideal 13° - 27° 20° 10 mm some cloud 75% 0.7 m/s 1.4 high 10.9h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Wat Phra That Chomthong (Phayao)#

The temple is off Phaholyothin Road (Highway 1), opposite Wat Sri Khom Kham, about 2 km northwest of central Phayao. There is no public transport, so a motorbike taxi or trishaw from town is the easiest option, or combine it with a visit to Wat Sri Khom Kham by rented bicycle or motorbike.