Picturesque seascapes of Son Tra Peninsula
(VOV) -So encaptivated were the French during their occupancy of Vietnam in the 19th century that they gave Son Tra Peninsula the title Tien Sa – Angels' Landing – which is now the name of the main seaport.
Son Tra was recognised in 1997 as a natural reserve and the habitat of more than 100 species of fauna including a large number of rare animals, most famously the red shanked douc.
Located only a mere 10 km away from the centre of Danang, the peninsula has often been called – a precious jewel – with wondrous maritime forests, gently rolling landscapes and tranquil seaside sunsets.
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Stretching 4,439 hectares, Son Tra is home to 1,000 different plant species, 51 birds, 15 reptiles, and 42 species of coral |
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| The Vietnam Red Book lists red cheek gibbons and a rare species of turtle as endangered. |
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Basket boats |
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The beaches in Son Tra Peninsula are truly awesome for swimming, sun bathing, fishing, sightseeing and other water activities |
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A variety of flowers line the two-lane asphalt roads in the area |
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The Guanyin statue at Linh Ung Pagoda |
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Beautiful resorts |
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Bai But Beach |
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Danang city from high view |
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Ban Co Peak. |
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The army radar station |