Key takeaways
- Opening hours: 7:30 am – 6:30 pm from March to September, 7:30 am – 5:30 pm from October to February.
- Scooters: automatic scooters are not allowed on the Ban Co Peak routes. Manual or semi-automatic motorbikes, bicycles and walking are allowed on some routes.
- The Banyan Tree: the last stretch from Bai Bac is on foot only.
- Weather: visits can be suspended when authorities issue weather warnings.
Son Tra Peninsula is Da Nang’s green headland: about 4,370 hectares of forest, beaches and the Lady Buddha. Searches for “Son Tra” grew about five times in a year. In August 2026 the city confirmed new rules on where you can go and how. Here they are.
The three approved routes (2026)
| Route | Allowed | Not allowed |
|---|---|---|
| Tien Sa – Suoi Om – Ban Co Peak | Bicycles, motorbikes (not scooters), walking | Automatic scooters. Closed in August 2026 for storm damage repairs |
| Yet Kieu – Ban Co Peak – Bai Bac (one-way) | Cars and motorbikes (not scooters) | Bicycles, scooters, vehicles over 24 seats |
| Bai Bac junction – Son Tra Banyan Tree | Walking only | All vehicles |
Source: Tuoi Tre News, 17 August 2026. Check before you go, because routes can close after storms.
What to see
- Lady Buddha at Linh Ung Pagoda: the 67 m statue facing the sea. Our Russian guide: Леди Будда в Дананге.
- The Son Tra Banyan Tree: over 800 years old and 22 m tall, with a root cluster up to 85 m around.
- Ban Co Peak: the viewpoint at the top of the peninsula.
- Red-shanked doucs: an endangered monkey (IUCN, 2013) that lives on the peninsula. Local sources estimate a few hundred. Watch from a distance and never feed them.
Rules on the peninsula
- No feeding wildlife, littering or picking flowers.
- No camping outside approved areas, and no unapproved trails.
- Bring water and leave before closing time. There is little lighting on the roads.
Check in on Facebook
📍 Visiting Son Tra? Tap Check In at Son Tra Peninsula Da Nang on Facebook to share your photos and get route-closure updates. Beaches, viewpoints and where to spot douc langurs: Monkey Mountain guide.
Living in Son Tra district
Son Tra district, between the Han River and the sea, is the most-listed area on our rental map: 888 of 2,123 listings (14 Aug – 3 Oct 2026). The median studio was 10.5M VND a month (about $407, 299 listings) and the median 1-bedroom 12.5M VND (about $485, 289 listings). See current Son Tra listings. Nearby: Son Tra Night Market.
FAQ
What time does Son Tra Peninsula open?
7:30 am – 6:30 pm from March to September, and 7:30 am – 5:30 pm from October to February.
Can I ride a scooter up Son Tra?
Not on the Ban Co Peak routes. Automatic scooters are banned there. Manual or semi-automatic motorbikes are allowed on some routes.
Can I drive to the Son Tra Banyan Tree?
No. The last stretch from Bai Bac junction is walking only.
Are there monkeys on Son Tra?
Yes, including the endangered red-shanked douc. Do not feed them.
Sources: Tuoi Tre News (17 Aug 2026) for routes, vehicles and hours; Vietnamnet and Vietnamtourism for the peninsula’s area; Vietnam Airlines Heritage magazine and Da Nang Fantasticity for the douc langurs; Local Vietnam for the Banyan Tree. Rentals: ahadanang.com/rentals, 14 Aug – 3 Oct 2026, medians; Vietcombank rate 25,790 VND per USD (2 Oct 2026). Updated October 2026.
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