Dubbed as the “green lung of the city,” Son Tra Peninsula is likened to a precious gem bestowed by nature upon the city of Da Nang. Son Tra boasts clean and refreshing air, along with a diverse ecosystem of flora and fauna, which creates a significant allure for this place. Here, travelers can explore exquisite destinations and engage in numerous exciting activities. Let the travel experiences of Son Tra Peninsula guide you through the details.
To make the trip the most complete and memorable, the following article will introduce you to the most complete experience of exploring Son Tra peninsula, Da Nang.
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Where is Son Tra Peninsula?
Located in Son Tra district, only about 8km northeast of Da Nang city center , Son Tra peninsula is located in Tho Quang ward, Son Tra district.
How to move to Son Tra peninsula?
Moving from other provinces and cities to Da Nang
Plane
If you are from the North, South … or remote locations (with an airport), you can take a flight to Da Nang city. This medium saves you more time.
Train
Trains with the route Hanoi – Da Nang or Saigon – Da Nang run regularly, with prices ranging from 400,000 to 1,200,000 depending on the type of seat. To go from Hanoi or Saigon to Da Nang will take you about 14 – 20 hours. However, if you are not in good health or motion sickness should consider this vehicle.
Coach
When going from Hanoi to Da Nang, there are many car companies you can choose from such as Vu Loc, Van Khoi, Kim Lien, Camel Travel, … with prices ranging from 310,000 to 350,000 VND.
For tourists traveling from Saigon to Da Nang city, the bus fare is about 350,000 – 400,000 VND with many car companies for you to choose from.
Private Car Transfer With Driver
Private cars are the perfect means of travel for families, groups of friends, relatives, and those with elderly and young children when exploring Son Tra Peninsula. Your trip will be much easier when moving around in a private car, with the driver picking you up directly from your hotel and taking you to the pre-planned destinations.
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Road to Son Tra peninsula
Vehicle
If you want to experience the trip to Son Tra peninsula yourself, you can rent a motorbike or a bicycle at the tourist sites in Da Nang for convenience in moving and admiring the scenery.
Some motorbike rental addresses
- Than Thien Nhan: 69 Phan Thuc Duyen, Da Nang, Tel: 0511 3956996 – 0905 860960
- Ha Long: 77b Pham Van Nghi street, Da Nang city: Tel; 0905 506406 – 0511 3703350
- Bao Long: 55 Dang Thai Mai, Thanh Khe, Da Nang, Tel: 0905 732000
- Thanh Ha: Lot 6, Area B9, Residential Area South of Tuyen Son Bridge, Ngu Hanh Son District, Tel: 0125 5125127
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Direction
The direction from Hue to Da Nang: Nguyen Tat Thanh street crossing Thuan Phuoc bridge is to Son Tra peninsula. Be prepared with all safety equipment and documents when driving.
For those who depart from Hoi An, you can follow the route Truong Sa – Vo Nguyen Giap – Hoang Sa – Son Tra Peninsula.
In addition, you can follow the Han River or My Khe and Pham Van Dong beaches to reach Son Tra peninsula.
Means of transportation on Son Tra peninsula
Motorcycle
As mentioned above, there are a number of places to rent motorbikes from Da Nang to Son Tra Peninsula. This is also the means that we recommend you to choose the most when exploring this place. Traveling by motorbike will help you explore every corner, road and beautiful scenery along the way.
Moreover, the distance to go up to places such as: Ban Co Peak, Thousand Year Banyan Tree … is quite steep and difficult to go and can only be reached by gear and strong cars.
Car
For the elderly or families with many young children, cars are still the right choice. The price of going to Son Tra Peninsula for a 4-seater car is about 250k and a 7-seater car is 350k for two ways. However, traveling by car will limit the sightseeing around and only stop at the point you have booked. Moreover, the drivers will rarely receive transportation to places such as: The thousand-year banyan tree and the top of Ban Co…
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The right time to visit Son Tra peninsula
The right time to travel in this place is from March to September. At this time, the weather is sunny, dry, rarely storms. If going in winter, it will be foggy, very difficult and not safe to move.
In addition, there are places you can go at any time without paying much attention to the weather such as: Linh Ung Pagoda, OBAMA Stone Beach, Monkey Island…
Description of Son Tra peninsula
Previously, Son Tra was an island consisting of 3 high mountains. Over a long time, the sea water flowing along the coast has loaded alluvium to form a promontory running from the mainland to the island, forming the Son Tra peninsula.
Son Tra Peninsula has an area of 4,370ha, just a mountain range 13.5km long, northeast of Da Nang city. Son Tra mountain is nearly 700m high, covered by 4,000ha of forest with rich flora and fauna. Son Tra forest is listed in the national special-use forest system with the name Son Tra Nature Reserve (Decision No. 41TTg dated January 24, 1977 of the Prime Minister).
A special feature of Son Tra peninsula is that it has 3 sides bordering the sea, the other side borders the city. This is the only peninsula of Vietnam that has a forest ecosystem associated with the sea.
Son Tra is considered the “green lung” of the city and is the top tourist destination of tourists when coming to Da Nang.
Attractions on Son Tra Peninsula
Linh Ung Pagoda
Located on Bai But of Son Tra peninsula, Linh Ung pagoda is located 18 km from Da Nang city center, is a sacred place of Da Nang. Linh Ung Pagoda is a large complex including the ancestral house, the Sangha, the library, the main hall, the lecture hall, etc. The architecture of the temple is a harmonious combination of traditional and modern features.
An impressive point of Linh Ung Pagoda is the largest statue of Quan The Am Buddha in Vietnam with a height of up to 67m, back leaning against the mountain, eyes facing the sea. From the top of Linh Ung Pagoda, you can admire the vast sea and sky of Da Nang city.
Ban Co Peak
According to legend, once upon a time, there were two fairies playing chess here, but they could not decide whether to win or lose. One day, he lost a game of chess because he was distracted by the image of a beautiful fairy on earth. He immediately smashed the chessboard and flew to the sky. In the end, only one fairy remained sitting at the chessboard. Since then, people call this the Ban Co Peak.
The road to the top of Ban Co Mountain is winding, meandering, many vertical slopes and cannot be moved at high speed. The way up is sometimes open, sometimes it is covered by green bushes, where the eye can see the landscape looking at the emerald green beach hidden behind the trees.
Thousand-year banyan tree
Located right on another turn along the route to the top of Ban Co, the thousand-year-old banyan tree is more than 800 years old, the largest banyan tree in Vietnam with a trunk circumference of 10m, including 26 auxiliary roots and 25m high each. With huge spreading foliage, the thousand-year-old banyan tree is a place to rest after tiring sightseeing hours.
Rada Station 29 – Indochinese God Eye
Radar 29 – Indochinese god’s eye, is an air traffic control station built by the US on the top of Son Tra mountain in the 60s. Located at an altitude of 621m above sea level, Rada 29 is always covered with white clouds.
In the past, this radar station could control all of Indochina, even to Hong Kong and Hainan Island, China. When visiting Radar station 29, in addition to watching the vast sea, you also get to stroll through the army’s helipad which is very interesting.
Heliport
Built by the US in 1961, the heliport on Son Tra peninsula is a place where historical witnesses have left traces of aircraft from ancient times. Currently, this place is abandoned, but still attracts many domestic and foreign tourists to visit.
Tien Sa Port
Tien Sa Port is the main gateway to the East Sea. Therefore, the port is always busy and developed. Standing on the harbor, visitors can enjoy the beauty of nature, participate in extremely attractive fun activities. This is also one of the ideal places to organize camping.
Mui Nghe
Mui Nghe (Nghe Cape) is the place to welcome the first dawn of Da Nang. Located at the head of the waves, Mui Nghe has a wild and rustic beauty, with a sea lion-shaped cliff, the head is facing the cliff, the body is facing the sea, looking very majestic.
In particular, coming to Mui Nghe, visitors will be free to roll the sea to see the coral. With 42 rare species of coral, Mui Nghe is a destination for those who love to explore the beauty of the sea.
Monkey Island
Famous on Son Tra Peninsula is probably Monkey. There are dozens of different monkey species here and there are several thousand. Every time I come to Son Tra Peninsula, I bring food such as: Boiled Lac, banana and some fruit to have fun with a group of monkeys here.
The Americans when stationed here (1965-1975) called Son Tra “Monkey mountain”, which also speaks to the rich number of primates living on this mountain.
Beautiful beaches in Son Tra Peninsula
North Beach
Bai Bac in Son Tra peninsula towards the northeast. The best time to visit Bac beach is around October to November of the lunar calendar. The beach has two bays East and West, visitors should visit the North beach from about October to November of the lunar calendar.
Nam Beach
Bai Nam (also known as Bai Nom, Bai Nom) is a beach with the main south direction. This is one of the beautiful beaches in Son Tra peninsula with spectacular travel services, promising to bring visitors the best travel experiences.
Dump
Although Bai But has just been exploited for tourism recently, it has quickly become a familiar place for tourists from all over the world. Nestled among the green of the mountains, Bai But is adorned with villas and buildings with ancient architecture. This place is full of adventure sports games, windsurfing, skydiving, coral diving under the sea to give tourists the most interesting, vivid and attractive experiences.
OBAMA Rock Beach – Black Rock Beach
Black Rock Beach, also known as Obama Rock, is a brand new virtual living spot, attracting young people to visit. The beach is named Obama because Obama has been to this place and he has a stone skin color, so the people of Da Nang named it after him.
>Obama rock beach has many large and small rocks stretching, one after another, with wooden bridges to go out, which is a great virtual living place for young people. The sea water here is clear and cool, bringing a sense of relaxation and peace to visitors.
Activities to experience in Son Tra peninsula
Dive and see coral
As a new and interesting sport activity in Son Tra peninsula, diving to see coral reefs, you will receive a thorough preparation of costumes and equipment, under the guidance of the people here. .
A beautiful coral viewing spot is Hon Sup, less than 1 nautical mile from the shore. This place is 9.4ha wide, there are about 54 species of coral, 162 species of 77 different fish varieties.
The cost of diving to see coral in Son Tra: 250,000/person
See Douc langurs and brown legs
Dubbed the primate queen, Son Tra and brown-shanked douc langurs in Son Tra are endangered species on Vietnam’s red list.
According to the introduction of the local people, langurs always go to eat in the early morning or early afternoon, go in groups, their food is young, wild leaves on the top of tall trees. So, to be able to observe and admire this animal more clearly, you should choose a time to go as well as bring a better observation tube.
Camping and fishing
If you love to explore, are passionate about traveling, then backpacking Son Tra peninsula is a trip not to be missed.
Walking along the slopes of Linh Ung Pagoda, you will see a lot of rocky shores and empty fields, suitable for camping. In particular, you can easily rent a fishing rod with simple items such as buckets, pots, bait, … to follow the fishermen to the sea to fish for squid, fish, shrimp, …
If you are passionate about traveling, traveling on Son Tra peninsula is a trip not to be missed.
Son Tra peninsula tourist map
What to eat when coming to Son Tra peninsula?
Seafood
Seafood is always an indispensable dish when you set foot on big beaches like in Son Tra Peninsula. You can manually choose the seafood that you think is the freshest at the markets at the Hoang Sa – Le Duc Tho junction and then ask the people there or take it to the restaurants to ask them to cook the way you want. .
Wild meat
In addition to seafood, the food from the mountains of Son Tra Peninsula will also be excellent dishes that you should try.
Diners can enjoy a variety of dishes from wild boar, wild chicken, rabbit, and Siamese duck at restaurants, or buy raw meat to prepare for themselves. In particular, grilled wild game meat served with wild vegetables is also one of the attractive dishes here.
Jungle vegetable
Forest vegetables in Son Tra grow a lot around the mountain slopes, with more than dozens of vegetables such as swollen vegetables, spinach, wild tamarind, ginseng, coriander… The freshest wild vegetables are in the last months of summer. These vegetable dishes are prepared by restaurants in many ways from frying, making salad to simply boiling. However, the dish that many diners choose is boiled forest vegetables with fish sauce. According to many visitors, that way of eating will help them fully enjoy the flavor of wild vegetables.
Coconut wine
This is the fruit that makes up the image and brand of Son Tra peninsula, Da Nang. This wine is made from traditional fermentation methods from female glutinous rice and yeast. When drinking, just feel the pungent taste of the wine, the light and sweet taste of coconut creates an extremely interesting drink.
Delicious places to eat on Son Tra peninsula
– Mountain Lake Restaurant: located in the eco-tourism area of Son Tra peninsula, Son Tra district.
– InterContinental Danang Resort system.
Interior space of Le Maison 1888 restaurant of InterContinental Danang system
– Vietnamese Cuisine Restaurant: 247 – 249 Ho Nghinh, Phuoc My, Son Tra.
– Restaurants, restaurants on Hoang Sa Street
Besides, because the distance from Son Tra to Da Nang city is not too far, you can move and enjoy attractive Da Nang specialties.
Recommend hotels and homestays on Son Tra peninsula
An attractive place like Son Tra peninsula certainly has no shortage of hotels, resorts, and homestays that are worth a stop for you to rest.
Hotels in Son Tra Peninsula
InterContinental Da Nang Sun Peninsula Resort
This is the most luxurious resort in Vietnam among the top resorts in Asia. Claimed to be a 5-star resort +, the entrance ticket to the photo tour has been up to 700k with only seats and drinks to enjoy the scenery.
- Address: Bai Bac, Hoang Sa street, Tho Quang ward, Son Tra district, Da Nang city
- Reference price: From 7,183,000 VND/night
New Day Hotel Da Nang
- Address: 33 Ngo Cao Lang, Tho Quang Ward, Son Tra District, Da Nang City
- Reference price: From 250,000 VND/night
Navy Hotel Da Nang
- Address: 3 Yet Kieu, Tho Quang Ward, Son Tra District, Da Nang City
- Reference price: From 400,000 VND/night
Tien Sa Retreat Resort Da Nang
- Address: 1 Yet Kieu, Tho Quang ward, Son Tra district, Da Nang city
- Reference price: From 1,404,000 VND/night
Son Tra Resort & Spa
- Address: Bai Nam – Bai Con, Hoang Sa Street, Tho Quang Ward, Son Tra District, Da Nang City
Homestay on Son Tra peninsula
On Son Tra peninsula, there are currently mainly hotels, if you want to rest in the homestay space, you can refer to some of the following places in Da Nang.
Ni house
- Address: K511/3 Trung Nu Vuong – Hai Chau – Da Nang
Carol’s Homestay
- Address: 46 Tan Phu 1, Son Tra, Da Nang city
Some detailed one-day travel experiences in Son Tra Peninsula.
- For those who plan to travel to Son Tra by motorbike, remember to bring all necessary documents such as vehicle registration, driver’s license, etc. The roads in Son Tra are quite steep, and there are no repair shops around, so it’s essential to thoroughly check your bike, test the brakes, and inspect the tires for any issues.
- For international tourists, it is advisable to book a private car in Da Nang for the safest trip, as riding a motorbike in Son Tra with its steep and narrow roads can be very dangerous.
- Currently, visitors are not allowed to use scooters on the section from the thousand-year-old banyan tree to Ban Co Peak. You can either park your scooter and take a shuttle bus or use a geared bike to continue the journey. Therefore, if you plan to go to Ban Co Peak, make sure to rent a geared bike and choose one that’s in good condition. The roads have many bends and steep slopes, so it’s recommended for experienced male riders.
- As the attractions are close to each other, one day is usually enough to explore Son Tra Peninsula. The most reasonable plan is to start in the morning, explore until around 3 PM, then head back to the city, and stop by for seafood on the way. If you’re short on time, you can shorten the trip to a half-day, and it’s still okay. Don’t forget to bring some drinks and snacks for the journey.
- To have a fulfilling trip, remember to bring personal items like sunscreen, mosquito repellent, hat, jacket, and a camera. Especially, if you have binoculars, bring them along to observe the wildlife and the distant seascape easily.
Above are all the comprehensive travel experiences for a one-day trip to Son Tra Peninsula. Not only is it the green lung of the city, but Son Tra also offers a myriad of beautiful landscapes and fascinating destinations that travelers cannot miss. Plan a day to visit Son Tra, savor delicious dishes, and capture meaningful and beautiful moments through your photographs. Enjoy your trip!
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