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
Mean daily maximum °F	86	90	95	97	93	90	90	88	88	88	86	82	89
Mean daily minimum °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
Mean daily maximum °C	30	32	35	36	34	32	32	31	31	31	30	28	32
Mean daily minimum °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

• 2051638, ส. (2015, March 9). Retrieved September 27, 2016, from http://pantip.com: http://pantip.com/topic/33326446
• reviewchiangmai. (2013, June 27). Retrieved September 27, 2016, from https://www.reviewchiangmai.com: https://www.reviewchiangmai.com/1730-p/
• Spurrell, M. (2016, March 18). Retrieved October 5, 2016, from http://www.mekongtourism.org: http://www.mekongtourism.org/welcome-to-the-grand-canyon-in-chiang-mai-thailand/