[1] Together with Mae Tam subdistrict it forms the town Phayao.

The 3rd class Buddhist royal temple Wat Si Khom Kham lies on the lake.

The temple also contains intricate mural paintings in elaborate designs by artist Angkarn Kalayanapong.

[3] Nearby on the bank of the lake is the Pho Khun Ngam Mueang Memorial and public park commemorating Phu Kam Yao, a former king of Phayao, some 700 years ago.

[5] Adjacent to Wat Si Khom Kham is the Ho Watanatham Nithat Museum, an indigenous museum which relays the history and ancient traditions of the area, which numerous ancient artifacts.