Wat Tilok Aram is a sacred site that lay submerged for decades. Today, worshippers gather on the newly constructed floating ubosot, built over the sunken temple. Submerged, but not forgotten. Wat Tilok Aram is an ancient temple in Kwan Payao that sank due to a new irrigation system that diverted the waterway that flooded the entire old city decades ago. Later, the discovery of historical writings revealed the treasure of this centuries-old, submerged temple, leading to the construction of the current floating island directly over the temple's original ubosot.

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Attractions near Phayao

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The Pho Khun Ngam Mueang Monument is a sacred memorial to the great king of Phayao, under whom the country flourished some seven centuries ago. He is revered by the locals as their patron saint. Locals and devout visitors come here to commemorate Thailand's only floating temple and to remember the lost city, the ancient temple, and the mystery of time.

Phu Lang Ka National Park is a paradise for climbers and hikers. This beautiful mountain range offers not only breathtaking views but also ideal conditions for botanists and dendrologists.

Phu Sang National Park stretches along the Thai-Laotian border and is a vast national park with lush, dense forests and diverse wildlife habitats. Among its highlights is Phu Sang Waterfall – Thailand's only warm waterfall.