Hang Dong Canyon

Hang Dong Canyon, (Thai: หางดงแคนยอน) also known as Chiang Mai Grand Canyon, is located in Soi Ban Rai 3 Mu 1, Nam Phrae, Hang Dong District, Chiang Mai Province, in the northern part of Thailand. Hang Dong Canyon is considered a tourist attraction in Chiang Mai. The canyon is about 48,000 square meters (520,000 sq ft).

History

Hang Dong Canyon used to be an abandoned field and was accidentally created by Mr. Chatkarin Trakulinsan, the land owner. Between 2004-2005, Trakulinsan sold soil and created a 50-meter (160 ft) deep hole, around 48,000 square meters (520,000 sq ft); this hole eventually turned into a canyon. 10 years later, the hole was filled with water becoming a gigantic pond surrounded by the canyon.

Climate
Climate data for Hang Dong Canyon
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °F 86 90 95 97 93 90 90 88 88 88 86 82 89
Average low °F 57 59 64 72 73 75 75 72 72 72 66 59 68
Average precipitation inches 0.3 0.2 0.5 2.0 6.2 5.2 6.3 9.3 9.0 4.8 2.1 0.8 46.7
Average high °C 30 32 35 36 34 32 32 31 31 31 30 28 32
Average low °C 14 15 18 22 23 24 24 22 22 22 19 15 20
Average precipitation mm 7 5 13 50 158 132 161 236 228 122 53 20 1,185
Source: Check Chiang Mai's 7 day forecast at TMD.go.th

Hang Dong Canyon has a tropical wet and dry climate year-round. The temperature at night is lower than in the day. There are three season in Thailand:

  • A hot season (Feb to Jun)
  • A wet season (Jun to Oct)
  • A cool season (Oct to Jan)

References

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