From late March to early April, the vibrant yellow blossoms of copperpod trees, also known as yellow-flamboyant, or yellow-flame, come into full bloom across Son Tra peninsula in Tho Quang ward, Da Nang city, standing out strikingly against the lush green of the forested mountains. This area is also home to a rich array of wildlife, including the endangered brown-shanked douc langur - dubbed the "Queen of Primates"- as well as squirrels and nectar-feeding birds.
Every year, from late April and into May, “than mat” (known scientifically as Millettia nigrescens gagnep) trees on Son Tra Peninsula in the central coastal city of Da Nang burst into bloom, showcasing their distinct purple colour.
Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang city becomes even more popular during April, as photography enthusiasts and nature lovers flock to admire blooming copperpod flowers and rare brown-shanked douc langurs perched upon their canopies.
Linh Ung - Bai But Pagoda on Son Tra Peninsula is the largest and most beautiful among the three Linh Ung pagodas in the central city of Da Nang. It boasts a poetic and romantic landscape in the sacred atmosphere of Vietnamese Buddhism.
Visitors to the central city of Da Nang and its Son Tra Peninsula in particular on the occasion of the Tet (Lunar New Year) festival will have a chance to participate in a range of cultural and entertainment activities.
Over 1,500 runners, both professional and amateur, participated in the Son Tra Run Challenge 2023 which took place in the central city of Da Nang on December 24.
Da Nang, a popular destination in Vietnam’s central region, offers a wealth of attractions for visitors from near and far. Join us to see more in the following report.
Many residents expressed their excitement at witnessing a pod of dolphins leaping and playing in the waters near the Son Tra Peninsula in the central city of Da Nang.
Located 10 km northeast of the centre of Da Nang city, Son Tra Peninsula covers an area of 4,390 ha and boasts diverse natural landscapes, a fresh climate, and convenient transportation links. The destination holds great potential for tourism development.
Located just 10km from the centre of Da Nang, Son Tra is the only peninsula in Vietnam that boasts a natural forest ecosystem linked with the sea, and it has become an ideal destination for holidaymakers.
The first mural zone was introduced at Man Thai Ward – an ancient fishing village since 1735 – in the Son Tra peninsula after five months of decoration, setting up the development of a community-based tourism project.
Authorities in the central city of Da Nang have been working hard to fully tap the tourism potential of the Son Tra Peninsula - which has a forest ecosystem associated with the sea.
Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang city is always covered in yellow blossoms during April. The colour of the flower and images of the brown-shanked douc langur found in the area create a unique impression and attract local people, tourists, and especially photographers.
The central city of Da Nang is stepping up the resumption of tourism activities on Son Tra Peninsula and beaches in a bid to promote post-COVID-19 recovery.
Authorities in the central city of Da Nang have been working hard to fully tap the tourism potential of the Son Tra Peninsula - which has a forest ecosystem associated with the sea.
Linh Ung pagoda, one of three biggest and newest pagodas in Da Nang city, is only 10 km away from Da Nang centre to the northeast. Located on Son Tra peninsula on an 20ha area, the pagoda attracts thousands of tourists to come to explore its beauty and learn more about Buddhism.
A group of foreigners living in the central coastal city of Da Nang has joined hands with local people to clean up the area around the Son Tra Peninsula, which is considered the city’s “green lungs”.
Thanks to their distinctive and unique appearance, the red-shanked douc is considered “Queen of primates”. There are more than 400 individuals of this rare species across Son Tra Peninsula, the central city of Da Nang, at present.
