Son Tra Peninsula welcomes thousands of visitors after reopening 3 tourist routes

A corner of Son Tra peninsula seen from Ban Co peak. Photo: XUAN SON

The Management Board of Son Tra Peninsula and Da Nang Tourist Beaches (MB) said that after a temporary suspension of traffic to overcome landslides caused by heavy rain in October 2022, the following sightseeing routes: Tien Sa - Om stream - Ban Co peak; Ban Co peak - Bai Bac; Bai Bac intersection - Heritage banyan tree on Son Tra peninsula were reopened from September 16 to serve tourism.

Tien Sa - Suoi Om - Ban Co peak route allows traffic in the following forms: bicycles ( sports , off-road), motorbikes (except motorbikes using automatic transmission), and walking.

The Ban Co Peak - Bai Bac route allows one-way traffic from Ban Co Peak to Bai Bac, except for scooters and cars with more than 24 seats. The Bai Bac - Heritage Banyan Tree route is only for walking, sightseeing, and picnicking.

According to statistics from the Management Board of Son Tra Peninsula and Da Nang tourist beaches, after the above 3 tourist routes were reopened, Son Tra Peninsula recorded 4,740 visitors from September 16 to September 30, an increase of 24.6% compared to the first half of September 2025; of which 1,370 were international visitors, an increase of 70% compared to the first half of September 2025.

These are ideal sightseeing and picnic routes on Son Tra peninsula with famous destinations on the tourist map.

Among them, Ban Co peak is a destination chosen by many tourists with a location that allows you to see the whole city at an altitude of 700m above sea level, especially suitable for "hunting" clouds.

Sightseeing routes: Tien Sa - Om stream - Ban Co peak; Ban Co peak - Bai Bac; Bai Bac intersection - Heritage banyan tree on Son Tra peninsula reopened from September 16. Photo: XUAN SON — After 3 years, the tourist routes were reopened in the fall - the right time to visit Son Tra peninsula. Photo: XUAN SON

son07933(1).jpg — Tourists visit Ban Co peak. Photo: XUAN SON

son07956(1).jpg — Experience playing chess with the old man. Photo: XUAN SON

son07937(1).jpg — Foreign tourists "check-in" with miniature landscapes on Son Tra peninsula. Photo: XUAN SON

son07952(1).jpg — Ban Co Peak is a famous destination in Da Nang and has become more known to tourists after billionaire Bill Gates had the opportunity to visit here in March 2024. Photo: XUAN SON

Ban Co Peak is a famous destination in Da Nang and has become more known to tourists after billionaire Bill Gates had the opportunity to visit here in March 2024. Photo: XUAN SON

The Management Board of Son Tra Peninsula and Da Nang tourist beaches recommends that when visiting Son Tra Peninsula, tourists should: strictly follow the prescribed time and route; limit the use of plastic waste, encourage bringing personal water bottles, eco-bags...; prioritize the use of environmentally friendly means of transport (electric vehicles, bicycles, walking...) to reduce emissions; maintain a quiet space, avoid affecting the natural habitat of wild animals.

Visitors are advised not to feed wild animals; not to leave trash; not to cut down trees, not to light fires, cook, or smoke in the forest; and absolutely not to enter restricted areas or defense areas. The use of flycams, filming, or taking photos in restricted areas requires the consent of the competent authority.

The prohibited routes are spontaneous trekking routes down to Huc Lo, Mui Nghe and Bai Da Den areas.