Son Tra Peninsula, about 10km northeast of Da Nang City’s inner centre and more than 4,400 hectares wide, is an important nature reserve and a potential eco-tourism area. It is impossible to fully explore Son Tra in one day or at one time because this place has its own unique beauty. Depending on the time it changes miraculously, with the blooming flowers or changing leaves, and when birds come to shelter in winter or in the bright summer sun.
Hoang Sa Road, leading to Son Tra, seems more crowded and brilliant every weekend, as groups of tourists and locals come to have fun and relax. One of the attractive activities is camping and picnicking at small beaches scattered around Son Tra Peninsula, including Rang, Da Den Beach, Ghenh Bang, Tien Sa, and But.
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To reach Ghenh Bang, visitors need to park their vehicles above the road and then follow the trail down, passing through about 1 kilometre of slippery slopes and dense trees. In return, they can admire a spectacular view of the vast sea, sky and the majestic undulating rocky rapids. |
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Visitors often prepare tents, firewood, food, and drinks for a picnic during the day. Some skilled people can also fish and catch crabs and snails in the sea. |
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The blue, clean, and cool water is suitable for swimming. However, there are no lifeguards, so most people who go to the beach must know how to swim or bring their life jackets to ensure safety. |
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Many visitors choose to walk along the nearly 2km-long beach, sightsee, and take photos to capture impressive moments. |
With its special terrain and fresh air, Son Tra Peninsula is also an ideal destination to watch the sunset, which has been highly appreciated by domestic and international tourists. Just following the winding road up, travellers will be able to capture the splendid and poetic beauty of the city next to the mountains and the sea in the late afternoon.
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To watch the sunset from Son Tra, visitors can choose to rest at a roadside cafe or stop at a permitted parking location to avoid traffic obstruction. |
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In addition to visitors, many Da Nang residents have not missed this interesting and free experience. Notably, at the sunset viewpoints, trash cans are arranged to contribute to environmental protection. |
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Many children also follow their parents to enjoy the breeze and exercise outdoors. |
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A corner of Da Nang at sunset is viewed from Son Tra Peninsula. |
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Leaving Son Tra after sunset, the coastal city has turned on the lights to sink into the magical night. Da Nang is a destination with rich night tourism experiences, such as food streets, night markets, the Dragon Bridge with fire and water shows, street music, and modern amusement parks. |
