[In Pictures] Bustling Man Thai: Colours light up the blue horizon

Once a nearly forgotten fishing village on Da Nang’s tourism map, Man Thai Beach in Son Tra District has recently undergone a vibrant transformation. Thanks to water sports, most notably stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), this coastal stretch has become a lively and captivating destination.
Sunrise over Man Thai Beach.
Sunrise over Man Thai Beach.

Many young people are heading to Man Thai to “wake the sun” — a playful way to describe greeting the new day with energy, optimism, and vitality.

A SUP rental operator poses for a photo with a customer.

A SUP rental operator poses for a photo with a customer.

Tourists receive safety instructions before heading out to sea.

Tourists receive safety instructions before heading out to sea.

Visitors take commemorative photos before launching into the waves.

Visitors take commemorative photos before launching into the waves.

Paddleboarding at dawn is a favourite activity among young travellers.

Paddleboarding at dawn is a favourite activity among young travellers.

Hundreds gather at Man Thai to greet the morning light.

Hundreds gather at Man Thai to greet the morning light.

SUP boards bloom like “petals” on the sea surface.

SUP boards bloom like “petals” on the sea surface.

Visitors embrace the refreshing feeling of starting a new day on the water.

Visitors embrace the refreshing feeling of starting a new day on the water.

The sea glistens with colourful paddleboards.

The sea glistens with colourful paddleboards.