Da Nang Open Paragliding Championship 2019 is themed 'Bay tren Tien Sa,' literally meaning 'Flying over Tien Sa' (Photo: VNA) 
Athletes start at the top of Son Tra Mountain, which is 693m above sea level, and land on Tho Quang Beach (Photo: VNA) 
The top of Son Tra Mountain is considered to be among the most beautiful flying destinations in Vietnam, making Son Tra Peninsula an ideal spot for paragliders (Photo: VNA)
The paragliding contest is aimed at examining the technical capability of Son Tra as a paragliding destination (Photo: VNA)
The contest is expected to encourage the development of the sport in Vietnam (Photo: VNA)
The contest is expected to encourage the development of the sport in Vietnam (Photo: VNA)
Paragliding has been gaining attention from Vietnamese athletes because of the beauty of the sky and the opportunity to admire the breathtaking scenery of the sea, mountains and nature from a panoramic view (Photo: VNA) 
Athletes start the competition at Son Tra peninsula, one of the famous tourist destinations in Vietnam (Photo: VNA) 
The contest is expected to encourage the development of the sport in Vietnam (Photo: VNA) 
Paragliding has been gaining attention from Vietnamese athletes because of the beauty of the sky and the opportunity to admire the breathtaking scenery of the sea, mountains and nature from a panoramic view (Photo: VNA VNA
