Grand Canyon Chiang Mai (Hang Dong)
A flooded former quarry turned aquatic adventure park with dramatic red-earth cliffs.
- Category
- Attractions & Landmarks
- Entrance fee
- Varies by section: the Water Park (zip-lines, cliff jumping, inflatables) ~450-650 THB; viewpoint/cafe side cheaper. As of 2026, confirm locally
- Hours
- Daily ~09:00-19:00 (water park hours vary)
- Best time
- Hot season (Mar-May) for swimming; weekdays for fewer people
- Time needed
- 2-4 hours
About Grand Canyon Chiang Mai (Hang Dong)
This is a flooded former quarry outside Hang Dong that's been turned into a swimming and adventure spot, with striking red-earth cliffs around the water. It photographs well and it's genuinely fun if you're there to jump, zipline, or float around on inflatables.
Be honest with yourself about what this is though: it's commercialised, and safety standards vary between operators, so stick to the marked areas and wear the life jacket even if it feels unnecessary. This isn't a quiet nature spot, it's a paid adventure park built around a quarry.
There are a couple of different sections with different price points, the water park side with zip-lines and cliff jumping costs more than just visiting the viewpoint and cafe side, so decide up front what kind of visit you want.
Highlights
- Swimming in the flooded quarry against red-earth cliffs
- Zip-lines and cliff jumping in the water park section
- Inflatables and other floating activities
- A quieter viewpoint and cafe side for those who just want to look
Tips
- Follow the posted rules and wear the life jacket, safety standards aren't consistent here
- Go in the hot season if swimming is the point, and pick a weekday to avoid the crowds
- There's no direct public transport, you'll need a Grab or car for the roughly half hour ride out
- Decide between the water park side and the cheaper viewpoint/cafe side before you pay, the price difference is real
How to get there
Grab/car ~30 min from Old City, ~200-300 THB one way; no direct public transport