Hang Dong Canyon
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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 (0.048 square kilometers).
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-deep hole, around 48,000 square meters; this hole would eventually turn into a canyon. 10 years later, the hole was filled with water becoming a gigantic pond surrounded by the canyon.[citation needed]
Climate[]
hideClimate data for Hang Dong Canyon | |||||||||||||
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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 (June to Oct)
- A Cold 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/
- Canyons and gorges of Asia
- Geography of Chiang Mai Province
- Tourist attractions in Chiang Mai Province
- Landforms of Thailand