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.

Stretching 4,439 hectares, Son Tra is home to 1,000 different plant species, 51 birds, 15 reptiles, and 42 species of coral     The Vietnam Red Book lists red cheek gibbons and a rare species of turtle as endangered.   Basket boats   The beaches in Son Tra Peninsula are truly awesome for swimming, sun bathing, fishing, sightseeing and other water activities    A variety of flowers line the two-lane asphalt roads in the area   The Guanyin statue at Linh Ung Pagoda   Beautiful resorts   Bai But Beach \   Danang city from high view   Ban Co Peak.     The army radar station