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Son Tra Peninsula is one of the tourist destinations in Da Nang that everyone should visit once. This place not only has a diverse flora and fauna ecosystem; beautiful beaches; fresh seafood but also countless interesting experiences waiting for you to discover. If you are planning a trip to Da Nang, this is the article for you!
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1. A Brief Introduction
Son Tra Peninsula belongs to Tho Quang ward, Son Tra district, Danang City. In the past, this was a floating island formed by 3 mountains. Over time, seawater brought alluvial deposits to form a strip of land connecting the island and the mainland and forming the Son Tra peninsula. This place has 3 sides facing the sea, 1 side facing the urban area and is only about 10km from the city center.
Besides famous spots such as Hai Van Pass, Marble Mountain, Ba Na Hills, etc., Son Tra Peninsula is ranked as one of Da Nang's most visited locations.
2. Son Tra’s Best Attractions
Coming to the Son Tra peninsula, tourists might be overwhelmed by endless interesting sights and "attractive" check-in points.
The Fairy Chess Board
The chessboard is located at an altitude of 700m from the foot of the peninsula. This is the perfect spot for visitors to see the full view of Da Nang city, the iconic Da Nang bridges, the sea, and the sky. This mountain peak is associated with the legend of two Eastern gods playing chess together. The nearby beach is also named the Falling Fairy.
The thousand-year Banyan tree
Son Tra Peninsula is famous for its rich flora. That's why this place is called the "priceless green area" of Da Nang. Referring to Son Tra flora, there is an extremely famous banyan tree. Up to now, this banyan tree was discovered about 800 years ago. It has a trunk circumference of about 10m, with 26 secondary roots and a huge canopy of leaves that makes it a masterpiece of nature.
Son Tra Lighthouse
This lighthouse is located at an altitude of 223m above sea level. It was built by France in the 1950s. Up to now, Son Tra lighthouse is considered one of the oldest and most beautiful lighthouses in Vietnam.
Ghenh Bang
Ghenh Bang is a beautiful place but not many tourists know about it. The reason is that the way to Ghenh Bang is not as easy as getting to other locations. Visitors will have to go on motorbikes to conquer the steep and overgrown forest road about 1km. But the reward for visitors is the wild, incredibly majestic scenery of the sea and sky, white waves, and large and small rocks with different shapes and colors.
The Green Lake
Green Lake is an "emerging" tourist destination of the Son Tra peninsula. This is a natural lake surrounded by rich flora and rocks of all sizes. The lake water is unusually clear in every season. Young people also come here to take photos during the reed grass season. Bridges and dugout canoes will provide the best background for all themes of photo albums.
Tien Sa ecotourism area
Coming to the Tien Sa tourist area, visitors can camp overnight, boating, diving to see coral,... In the tourist area, there is a system of comfortable and luxurious rooms with expensive sea views. Staying, relaxing, and exploring this place will certainly become a memorable memory during every tourist's trip to Da Nang.
Linh Ung Pagoda
As one of the famous pagodas of Da Nang, Linh Ung Pagoda is located at an altitude of 693m above sea level on Son Tra peninsula. This is where the 67m high statue of Avalokiteshvara Buddha is located - currently holding the highest record in Vietnam.
This pagoda is located near Bai But, so it is also called Linh Ung Bai But Pagoda or Linh Ung Pagoda in Son Tra, different from Linh Ung Pagoda in Ngu Hanh Son or Linh Ung Ba Na Hills.
Radar station 29
The mission of this radar station is to control the entire airspace of the Gulf of Tonkin, Laos, and Cambodia. The station is located at an altitude of 621m above sea level. Standing from here, visitors can also enjoy a panoramic view of the vast ocean. The station also has a helipad, which is also a mysterious destination for tourists.
3. Best things to do in Son Tra
Go to the beach
The first thing to do in Son Tra is go to the beach as this place has numerous Da Nang's beautiful beaches:
Bai But is located in the middle of a strait, and has a harmonious combination of the sea and forests. Here, visitors can rent huts, camp, hold beach parties, windsurf, skydive, dive to see coral...
Tien Sa Beach is associated with the legend of fairies descending to Earth and has a rare quiet, pristine space.
Black Rocks Beach with gentle waves, clear water all year round, and large and small black rocks stacked on top of each other.
Bai Nam (or Bai Nom) is one of the most beautiful beaches of Son Tra peninsula with a beautiful coral beach. Thus, it is a coral diving spot that tourists should not miss.
Coming to Bai Bac around October - November of the lunar calendar, you will admire the sight of immense seaweed clinging to the rocks here.
Dive and see coral
This is probably the most popular activity at Son Tra Peninsula. Participating in this activity, visitors will be provided with scuba diving equipment and costumes and receive "accelerated training". After that, you can see with your own eyes the amazing world of creatures under the ocean.
Explore the rich flora and fauna in the Son Tra peninsula
Son Tra possesses a fresh, cool climate all year round thanks to its long-standing primeval forests. This is home to an extremely diverse flora and fauna. Exploring the rich flora and fauna here, visitors will have the opportunity to admire rare animals listed in the red list such as red-shanked douc langur, wild cat, silver-toothed weasel, etc.
Go paragliding
Paragliding is an adventurous but also extremely "addictive" experience. Playing this sport, visitors will fly in the air with their coach and admire the panoramic view of Da Nang from a height of 600m. Surely this will be an unforgettable experience in life and extremely worth trying.
Trekking Mui Nghe
Mui Nghe is a rather strange name and is not known to many tourists. But this is the most beautiful place to watch the sunrise in Da Nang and is always on the list of must-visit places in Da Nang for backpackers. To conquer Mui Nghe, you will have to cross mountains and forests. Once you overcome the challenge, feel free to camp and enjoy the priceless gift from nature early the next morning!
4. Unique Son Tra cuisine
Fresh seafood
Son Tra Peninsula with 3 sides facing the sea and is near Tho Quang fishing port. You can find and buy fresh seafood at restaurants and seafood markets, then prepare it yourself and enjoy it on the beach.
You can also visit the seafood restaurants and eateries in Da Nang. Son Tra seafood of all kinds is always fresh and delicious, newly caught and the price is cheap, having just been caught, so freshness is always guaranteed, and prices are extremely affordable.
Mountain and forest products
Not only does it have seafood, but Son Tra also entertains visitors with equally delicious mountain and forest products. These are wild vegetables and fresh wild meat. Visiting these restaurants on the peninsula, you will have the opportunity to enjoy all the most delicious and famous mountain and forest products and specialty sauces only found in Da Nang.
Coconut wine
Coconut wine is a specialty of the Son Tra peninsula. Sticky rice wine is brewed with yeast in old coconuts to create a sweet, pleasant wine that you will never get tired of drinking. This is also a precious wine that many tourists choose to buy as a gift after their trip.
5. Best time to visit Son Tra peninsula
If you choose Son Tra Peninsula as the destination for your trip to Da Nang, the most suitable time to travel here is from late spring to autumn (March to September). At this time, Da Nang's weather is extremely beautiful with little rain and not too much fog. Besides, this is the time when unexpected natural phenomena such as storms, floods, etc. rarely occur.
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