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son tra peninsula |
10 km from downtown Danang (as
bee-line), Son Tra is a beautiful peninsula long sandy beach with
picturesque rapids, primeval forests where there are valuable woods
and unusual species of birds and animals. On the top of mountain 700
m above the sea level tourists could see panoramic view of Danang
city, the Danang bay, the Marble Mountains and Bach Ma mountain
further to southwest.
Son Tra Peninsula is classified s as National Park by the central
government. This National Park not only preserves wild life but also
a source of a cool clean water. |
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The peninsula is a natural screen
protecting Danang from storms coming from the sea. Son Tra is home of several animal
species as monkeys, sea tortoise and turtle rarely found in the
world. The eggs of sea tortoise and turtle are good to be
exported. In general Son Tra is a habitat of rare flora and
fauna.
Son Tra is not only a natural summer resort for local people at
weekend but also a tourist attraction due to its abundant
species of flora and fauna.
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In summertime from the cool breezy
top of the mountain, one can look down at the city lying along
the banks of the brilliant Han river below. It is an enjoyable
and peaceful vista.
The Chess board peak is on Son Tra
peninsula. This is flat plain covered with old-trees. It is said
that this used to be a place for the fairies to play chess and
amuse themselves. The stone-stream flows south of Son Tra. At
the altitude of 300 m the blue clear current of water fall down
directly on pilling rocks which creates a lovely picture. |
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