Chiang Mai, 2016 april - panoramio - Roma Neus (10)

Hang Dong Canyon, ( th, 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

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is considered a tourist attraction in Chiang Mai. The canyon is about .

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 deep hole, around ; 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)

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/ {{coord, 18.696751, 98.893133, region:TH_type:landmark, display=title Canyons and gorges of Asia Geography of Chiang Mai province Tourist attractions in Chiang Mai province Landforms of Thailand