Hang Dong Canyon



Hang Dong Canyon, (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 48000 m2.

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 m deep hole, around 48000 m2; 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
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)