The 'green lungs' in the heart of Da Nang

Da Nang is not only a city situated at the confluence of the sea and the river, but it also boasts precious forests – acting as the "green lungs" of the city. These forests have been protected by the community throughout history.

Một góc của rừng Sơn Trà — *A corner of Son Tra forest*

Son Tra Peninsula

Located about 10km northeast of Da Nang city center is Son Tra Peninsula (Son Tra District). This peninsula is considered a gem, a precious gift from nature, and the "green lung" of Da Nang city.

It is rare to find a place with a nature reserve like Son Tra, boasting such a diverse and rich natural ecosystem.

The Son Tra forest is home to many rare and precious flora and fauna, most notably the brown-footed langur - the "queen of primates".

Voọc chà vá chân nâu ở bán đảo Sơn Trà — *Brown-footed langurs on Son Tra Peninsula*

During this Tet holiday, many domestic and international tourists have come to Son Tra to immerse themselves in nature.

Not only is Son Tra forest a tourist destination, it is also a "promised land" for many experts and scientists who come to explore it…

Trải nghiệm săn mây trên đỉnh núi Sơn Trà — *Experience cloud hunting on the summit of Son Tra mountain.*

Xe cộ chở du khách lên tham quan Sơn Trà du xuân — *Vehicles transport tourists to visit Son Tra Peninsula during the spring festival.*

Nam O Forest

Further northwest along Nguyen Tat Thanh coastal road (Da Nang), one can see the deep green of the natural forest on Nam O reef (Lien Chieu district) from afar.

According to the villagers of Nam O, since ancient times, this rocky outcrop has been considered a forbidden mountain: cutting down trees and taking stones are prohibited. This rule has been strictly adhered to by the villagers for generations.

Thanks to the collective efforts of the local people, the rocky cliffs and forest of Nam O remain intact today and are a favorite check-in spot for tourists, especially after Tet (Lunar New Year), when the rocks are covered in a beautiful lush green moss.

Rừng cây tự nhiên trên ghềnh đá Nam Ô vươn ra vịnh Đà Nẵng — *Natural forests on the Nam O rocky outcrop extend into Da Nang Bay.*

Thuyền đánh cá của bà con tập kết bên rừng cây — *The local fishermen's boats are gathered near the forest.*

Trung Son Forest

Continuing along the extended Nguyen Tat Thanh road for just a few kilometers leads to another natural forest in Da Nang: Trung Son Forest (Hoa Lien commune, Hoa Vang district). This lush green forest is nestled amidst surrounding urban development projects and paved roads.

According to the elders of Trung Son village, since the village was founded, its people have been closely connected to the primeval forest. The Trung Son forest contains many types of ancient trees classified as rare and valuable timber, such as chestnut, ebony, lacquer, ebony, myrtle, and ebony, and is home to many bird species. There are also many historical relics hidden beneath the forest canopy.

Since the village was founded, the people have considered this forest a forbidden forest; no one is allowed to cut down trees or chop firewood. There were times when life was difficult and there was a shortage of fuel, but naturally, no one cut down trees in the forest for firewood.

If you go a little further, you'll find the vast green expanse of the Ba Na - Nui Chua nature reserve (Hoa Vang district)...