Hang Dong, Administrative district in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Hang Dong is an administrative district in Chiang Mai comprising 11 sub-districts and 109 villages spread across a large area. The territory sits at an elevation of 351 meters and is organized under ten municipal subdivisions that manage local services.
Prior to 1917, this district operated under a different name before being renamed to its current designation. It experienced a brief period as a minor district between 1938 and 1947 before returning to its established administrative structure.
The Ban Tawai village maintains a wood carving tradition that started in the 1960s and remains active today. You can watch craftspeople at work in their studios, creating detailed wooden pieces that reflect local skill and heritage.
The district has several administrative centers serving as main hubs for visitors and residents. It helps to identify these primary locations to access local services and information efficiently.
Chinese immigrants introduced longan fruit cultivation to this region, making it one of Thailand's earliest growing areas for this crop. This early agricultural specialization continues to shape the local farming landscape today.
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