Son Cha: Where majestic mountains touch the blue sea

Tucked peacefully at the foot of the Hai Van Pass and set apart from the vibrant and bustling city of Da Nang, Son Cha Island (also known as Hon Chao) is a fascinating destination, where the deep emerald green of pristine forests perfectly harmonises with the sapphire blue of the ocean. More than just a unique natural landscape, this place holds an untamed and vibrant beauty that invites exploration through every breathtaking frame.
The pristine shoreline of Son Cha Island.
The pristine shoreline of Son Cha Island.
Located north of Da Nang, Son Cha Island boasts magnificent natural scenery.

Located north of Da Nang, Son Cha Island boasts magnificent natural scenery.
The island lies less than one kilometre from the easternmost point of the Hai Van Pass.

The island lies less than one kilometre from the easternmost point of the Hai Van Pass.
To visit the island, travellers from Da Nang depart from Tho Quang Port, take a small boat to a location about 200 metres from the island, and then transfer to a coracle (round bamboo boat) to reach the shore.

To visit the island, travellers from Da Nang depart from Tho Quang Port, take a small boat to a location about 200 metres from the island, and then transfer to a coracle (round bamboo boat) to reach the shore.
Visitors travel by a coracle.

Visitors travel by a coracle.
A stunning white sand beach stretches along the southern side of the island.

A stunning white sand beach stretches along the southern side of the island.
The stunning white sand beach, viewed above, reveals its pristine beauty.

The stunning white sand beach, viewed above, reveals its pristine beauty.
The rocky shores on the island are ideal spots for capturing breathtaking photographs.

The rocky shores on the island are ideal spots for capturing breathtaking photographs.
Magnificent rock formations surround the island as seen from above.

Magnificent rock formations surround the island as seen from above.
Like most other islands, Son Cha also features a beautiful lighthouse located at the island’s highest point. To visit it, travellers must conquer a path of more than 500 steep steps.

Like most other islands, Son Cha also features a beautiful lighthouse located at the island’s highest point. To visit it, travellers must conquer a path of more than 500 steep steps.
From the top of Son Cha Lighthouse, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Da Nang City in the distance.

From the top of Son Cha Lighthouse, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Da Nang City in the distance.
The “pearl island” boasts a diverse underwater ecosystem, with more than 144 species of coral, 135 types of seaweed, and 162 species of vibrantly coloured fish, creating a shimmering, dreamlike world beneath the sea.

The “pearl island” boasts a diverse underwater ecosystem, with more than 144 species of coral, 135 types of seaweed, and 162 species of vibrantly coloured fish, creating a shimmering, dreamlike world beneath the sea.
Son Cha Island previously welcomed tourists under the administration of Hue, offering nature exploration tours and coral diving experiences.

Son Cha Island previously welcomed tourists under the administration of Hue, offering nature exploration tours and coral diving experiences.
However, since officially coming under the management of Da Nang in September last year, tourism activities have been temporarily suspended, awaiting new directives aimed at developing the island efficiently and sustainably.

However, since officially coming under the management of Da Nang in September last year, tourism activities have been temporarily suspended, awaiting new directives aimed at developing the island efficiently and sustainably.

PHAN HAI TUNG LAM

Translated by NDO

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