Where is Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang? Should you spend a day to experience it?

Son Tra Peninsula is currently one of the famous landmarks in Vietnamese tourism in general and the pride of Da Nang tourism in particular. Most visitors to Da Nang choose this as a destination not to be missed. However, many tourists still do not have an answer to the question: Is there anything fun about spending a day to experience Son Tra peninsula? Below, Cheap Da Nang Tours will share interesting experiences when spending a day visiting Son Tra Peninsula.

Recap outline of Son Tra Peninsula

Son Tra Peninsula is considered a precious gem that nature has brought to Da Nang city. In the past, Son Tra Peninsula was just an island with 3 high mountains, each direction of each mountain had its own beauty, a name that sounded very close to Da Nang fishermen. The mountain in the Southeast is called Hon Nghe because it is shaped like a Nghe leaning out to sea. The western mountain is shaped like a hawk’s beak, so people call it Mo Dieu. The mountain tilts to the North and stretches towards Ngu Hai mountain across the seaport, as long as a horse’s neck, so it is called Co Ngua mountain.

Over the years, changes thanks to alluvial deposits from the sea have created a promontory running from the former land to the island. And Son Tra Peninsula was formed soon after, the mountains above are today known as famous beaches such as beach hibiscus, beach ram, beach da.

Where is Son Tra Peninsula located?

From the city center to Son Tra Peninsula about 10km to the Northeast. Son Tra Peninsula has an area of up to 60km2, a width of 5km and a length of 13km, the narrowest place is about 2km. Son Tra Mountain is nearly 700m high, so it is considered a natural meteorological station of the people. With the combination of Son Tra Peninsula and Hai Van Pass, it surrounds both Da Nang city and Da Nang Bay. No wonder Thuan Phuoc bridge is one of the most beautiful suspension bridges in Da Nang and is a Vietnamese record for crossing this peninsula. Son Tra Peninsula, with its diversity of nature and scenery along with the creativity of the people, has gradually developed into one of the famous tourist destinations in the city and across the country. What’s special is that in 2017, Son Tra Peninsula was chosen as the venue for the APEC conference with the presence of foreign presidents and prime ministers such as Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Mon Jae-In…

When is the most beautiful time to go to Son Tra Peninsula?

Son Tra Peninsula has two distinct seasons: the rainy season and the dry season. Usually the dry season in Da Nang takes place from February to August, perhaps this is an extremely reasonable time to visit Son Tra Peninsula. With cool weather and fresh air combined with the majestic beauty of the mountains and forests, visiting Son Tra Peninsula in the dry season is very beautiful. The rainy season in Da Nang usually takes place from September to January. During this season, there are often storms and fog, causing many obstacles in moving. Therefore, choosing this time to visit Son Tra Peninsula is not reasonable. However, tourist attractions in Son Tra Peninsula can be visited at any time such as Linh Ung Pagoda, Obama Stone Beach, Bai But, Monkey Island… the above places are about 8km from Da Nang with easy access. flat and flat to ensure safety for visitors coming here.

How many way do you get in Son Tra Peninsula?

There are many ways get in Son Tra Peninsula

Motobike

This is very easy for young people, backpackers, and couples. However, when traveling by motorbike, you must rent a quality motorbike because the road is extremely difficult at high altitudes. Riding a motorbike will help you have a more complete experience.

Electric Car

This is a new means of transportation available in Da Nang for families who want to go sightseeing and breathe fresh air because riding the electric car is very cool. However, traveling by electric car only takes you to Linh Ung Pagoda, you cannot go higher.

Car

Families with young children and the elderly should choose this means of transportation for safety, but it can only visit Linh Ung Pagoda and the Thousand Year Banyan Tree. You can combine Marble Mountains – Hoi An to complete one day.

Explore the majestic beauty of Son Tra Peninsula in one day

Under continuous development, Son Tra Peninsula gradually attracts thousands of visitors to visit. With its majestic beauty and rich diversity at each height, it has created a tourist route on the island. The higher we go, the more new things we experience, amazing virtual live photos. Spend a full day visiting the following locations:

Linh Ung Pagoda Son Tra Peninsula

Linh Ung Pagoda Son Tra is the largest pagoda in Vietnam, the pagoda located on Son Tra Peninsula is of most interest to many tourists. With its unique sculptural architecture, the pagoda exudes the typical beauty of Son Tra Peninsula. A special feature of Son Tra Peninsula is the Guanyin Buddha statue with a height of up to 67m, attracting many tourists to visit and pray for good luck because this pagoda is very sacred. Not only that, when you go to the temple, you can see the whole city from above.

Tien Sa port

Tien Sa Port is the largest seaport in Da Nang, developing very strongly for the economy of the Central region of Vietnam. Not only is it an economically inclined place, it has also become a place that tourists are also interested in. Coming to Tien Sa Port, we will see with our own eyes fresh seafood at extremely affordable prices. Tourists often come here to buy as gifts. In addition, Tien Sa Port is also a place to organize activities. Because inside the port area there is a vast golden sand beach with blue sea water. However, this is also the place that loving couples choose to hold their wedding because it is extremely romantic and poetic.

Thousand Year Banyan Tree

After visiting Linh Ung Pagoda, move up about 6km and immediately see the Thousand Year Banyan Tree. Few people can guess how old this thousand-year-old banyan tree is. Until now, scientists have not researched the exact age of this Great Tree. The tree stump is so big that even 10 people cannot hug it. The roots alone can take about 3-4 people to hug. So we can see that this ancient tree is several thousand years old.

Mui Nghe

When it comes to Son Tra Peninsula, surely no one has heard of Mui Nghe, perhaps because the name is hard to remember and the route is relatively difficult, so very few tourists choose to come here. However, for backpackers, this is definitely a place not to be missed for a trip to experience Son Tra Peninsula. Move from Linh Ung Pagoda through the Thousand Year Banyan Tree. You will see a sign indicating the forest road to move to Mui Nghe. Going there, you can not only watch the sunset in the afternoon and welcome the sunrise in the morning, but you can also immerse yourself in the cool, fresh, blue water and take virtual photos for yourself. When you come here, you can experience fishing with the people here.

Chess Board Peak

After exploring Mui Nghe, follow the route straight up and you will encounter an extremely beautiful place, Ban Co Peak. With a lower altitude than Ba Na Hills tourist area, it can be said that the top of the chessboard is the second highest place in Da Nang city with an altitude of nearly 700m above sea level. The road to get here is extremely difficult, you have to travel by large vehicles and the road is extremely dangerous. When you arrive at Ban Co Peak, the first thing you see is the statue of Tien Ong sitting in front of the chess board. The image of the chess board right now is the final move, but no one can rescue that move. Not only that, by coming here, you will have reached the top of Son Tra Peninsula. With the view from the top looking down, you can’t help but admire the majestic beauty between the harmony of the quintessence of heaven and earth, the sea and mountains, creating a harmonious picture exuding the beauty of the city. Don’t forget the amazing photos at this place!

Rada Station 29 – God’s Eye of Indochina

Looking up from below the city, you certainly won’t understand why on the top of Son Tra peninsula mountain there are two circular blocks like two giant balls, that is what makes radar station 29 special. People often say that the station radar 29 is the famous lighthouse on Son Tra peninsula, Da Nang. With an altitude of 621m above sea level and a viewing radius of up to 300km, it can scan and control the entire Indochina region to Hong Kong and Hainan Island, known as the “God’s Eye of Indochina”.Coming here, you will check in the most beautiful lighthouse in Da Nang. With the harmony of clouds all year round, the faint morning dew makes guests feel like they have been placed in heaven and earth.

Helicopters port

In 1965, the US military built a very large airport that could accommodate up to 16 helicopters. Previously, this airport was chosen by the US to transport weapons and move refugees. But today, with the exploitation and development of the tourism industry, this place is gradually becoming an experience worth paying attention to when mentioning Son Tra Peninsula.Coming here, you will not only be shocked by the vast scale of the airport but also admire the famous helicopters in the US. In addition, there is also a service to experience the feeling of taking a helicopter to visit Da Nang from above. Within 15 minutes you can see the whole panorama of Da Nang such as My Khe beach, Hoi An, Ngu Hanh Son mountain…

Monkey Island

The most famous in Son Tra Peninsula is Monkey Island. On this island, there are many monkeys protected by the national reserve, numbering more than a thousand. When you come here, you can buy bananas and peanuts to feed the monkey and play with it.

How Many Beaches in Son Tra Peninsula

Bai But – Bai Rang in Son Tra Peninsula

That is the beach that attracts many tourists to visit. These two beaches are located close to each other with golden sand, clear blue water and accompanying services, so it is very convenient for tourists who want to swim at these two beaches, especially the waves here are very low and the water level is very low. shallow, moderate and safe.

Obama Rock:

If we talk about virtual living locations, Obama Rock is the place to experience because this is considered a virtual living paradise for many tourists. With the combination of black rocks that create many shapes along with the clear blue water and whispering ocean waves, this place has created a beauty that attracts tourists.There are not only elaborate black rocks but also extremely beautiful wooden bridges and windmills, so gradually this place is always chosen by couples to take memorable photos of each other. Young people also choose to come here to take great photos of this natural beauty.

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