Son Tra Banyan Tree is a must see attraction in Son Tra Peninsula (Monkey Mountain), Da Nang Vietnam. In this article, HoiAn Day Trip Company will provide all the information that you need to know about Son Tra Banyan Tree.
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Must Knows about Son Tra Banyan Tree
– Location/address: Son Tra Peninsula (Monkey Mountain), Tho Quang ward, Son Tra district, Da Nang city, Vietnam
– Other name(s): Thousand Years Banyan Tree, Giant Banyan Tree Da Nang, Son Tra Peninsula Banyan Tree
– Opening hours: 24hrs a day, 7 days a week
– Ticket price: free
– Reason(s) to visit: the biggest tree in Da Nang
– Best time to visit: early morning or late afternoon
– Time to spend: 20-30 mins
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/son-tra-banyan-tree
– Recognition(s): national heritage tree (2014)
– Food & drink: yes available
– Shopping: no
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapps/line/zalo)
– Fact:
Son Tra Banyan Tree on Map
How to Visit Son Tra Banyan Tree in Da Nang
The Son Tra Banyan Tree (scientific name: Ficus bengalensis) is in Son Tra Peninsula (Monkey Mountain), Tho Quang ward, Son Tra district, Da Nang city, Vietnam. It’s also known as the Thousand Years Banyan Tree. This tree is about 800 years old, rises up to 22 meters from the mountain slope and has 26 roots. In the middle of a nature reserve with untouched forests, it’s the place where families of red shanked douc langurs (aka Son Tra langur), one of world’s most endangered primates, gather. Therefore, visitors not only have the chance to see a gem of nature, but also watch and photograph the ‘Queen of monkeys’. During the French and American wars, groups of Vietnamese communists and revolutionists meet up at Son Tra Banyan Tree.
In 2014, Son Tra Banyan Tree was honored to be Vietnam’s national heritage tree. This is the first tree rewarded by the title in Da Nang city.
The hiking trail to Son Tra Banyan Tree is about 4 kilometers long (can go by motorbike). Visitors will see beautiful views to the sea, beaches and forests en route. Compared to the hike to Ban Co Peak (one of summits of Son Tra/Monkey Mountain), this trail is less challenging.
Other giant banyan trees which visitors can see in Da Nang area:
– Banyan tree behind Linh Ung Pagoda at Marble Mountains (about 600 years old)
– Da Ken tree (some hundred years old) near Xuan Lam Communal House in Hoi An
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes tours and transfers to Son Tra Peninsula/Monkey Mountain. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Tips to Visit Son Tra Banyan Tree in Da Nang
– Please do not engrave, chop, break or do anything that damage Son Tra Banyan Tree.
– In the dry season, from February to the end of August, visitors should bring sunglasses, sun cream, hat/cap or umbrella, bottles of water, cash.
– In the rainy season, from September to January, visitors should bring rain poncho/jacket, umbrella, sandal or waterproof shoes.
– Visitors must check the weather forecast in advance.
– There is a store selling cold drinks and snacks near Son Tra Banyan Tree in the summertime.
– It’s better to visit Son Tra Peninsula (Monkey Mountain) with a local guide. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp) to book.
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes tours and transfers to Son Tra Peninsula/Monkey Mountain. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
How to Get to Son Tra Banyan Tree in Da Nang
Son Tra Banyan Tree is in Son Tra Peninsula (Monkey Mountain), Tho Quang ward, Son Tra district, Da Nang city, Vietnam. It’s near the easternmost tip of the peninsula.
From Da Nang city center (around the Dragon Bridge), the distance to Son Tra Banyan Tree is around 20 kilometers. Visitors can take a a car/van/bus and ride the motorbike to go to this heritage tree. If go by car/van/bus, it’s needed to stop at the entrance of InterContinental Danang Resort (Google maps location: 16°06’50.5″N 108°18’36.0″E), and then hike for 4 kilometers. If go by motorbike, you have two ways to get there, depending on type of the bike. Automatic bikes are allowed to go to the entrance of the InterContinental Danang Resort only (a parking lot here, fee of 5,000-10,000 VND/bike/time), and then hike for 4 kilometers. Manual transmission motorcycles are allowed to keep going up to the tree. Just ride until the end of the road.
From Hoi An, the distance to Son Tra Banyan Tree is about 40 kilometers. Visitors can take a a car/van/bus and ride the motorbike to go to this heritage tree. If go by car/van/bus, it’s needed to stop at the entrance of InterContinental Danang Resort (Google maps location: 16°06’50.5″N 108°18’36.0″E), and then hike for 4 kilometers. The best motorbike route is the coastal road. From anywhere in Hoi An, find the quickest way to the crossroad of Hai Ba Trung Street and Lac Long Quan Street (An Bang Beach). After that, follow Lac Long Quan Street (towards Da Nang), pass by the Marble Mountains, My Khe Beach and at the crossroad of Hoang Sa Street and Le Van Luong Street, turn right, keep going until the entrance of InterContinental Danang Resort. If hire a manual transmission motorcycle, continue riding up to the tree (4 kilometers). Automatic bikes can not go further due to safety reason (park at the entrance of Intercontinental Danang Resort and then hike).
From Da Nang or Hoi An to the Son Tra Banyan Tree, visitors will see Lady Buddha, Linh Ung Bai But Pagoda.
Keep in mind that the hike to Son Tra Banyan Tree from entrance of InterContinental Danang Resort is about 4 kilometers. To return, same way and same distance. If 8 kilometers are too many for you, hire a local motorbike rider who take you there and also around the peninsula. The tour will be full of adventures.
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes tours and transfers to Son Tra Peninsula/Monkey Mountain. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Other Places to Visit in Son Tra Peninsula
In the same Son Tra Peninsula (Monkey Mountain), visitors can go to these places: Linh Ung Son Tra Pagoda, Lady Buddha Statue, Ban Co Peak, Tien Sa Beach, Dong Dinh Museum, Bai Nam Beach, Son Tra Banyan Tree, Bai Bac Beach, Genh Bang Reef, Y Pha Nho Cemetary, Ho Xanh or Green Lake, Tho Quang Beach, Son Tra Langur or Red Shanked Douc, Bai Da Den or Black Rock Beach, Boom Boom Rock, Bai Rang Beach, Bai But Beach, Bai Thut Beach, Son Tra Lighthouse, Son Tra Radar Station, Son Tra Nature Reserve, Son Tra Airport,…
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes tours and transfers to Son Tra Peninsula (Monkey Mountain). Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Guided Tours to Son Tra Peninsula (Monkey Mountain)
Here are the best guided tours to Son Tra Peninsula (Monkey Mountain):
– Son Tra Peninsula Private Tour (Monkey Mountain Private Tour)
– Marble Mountains & Monkey Mountain Tour
– Marble Mountains & Monkey Mountain Sunset Tour
– Marble Mountains, Am Phu Cave & Monkey Mountain Tour
– Am Phu Cave Tour with Marble Mountain & Monkey Mountain
– Marble Mountains, Monkey Mountain & Coconut Forest Tour
– Da Nang City Tour Half Day: Monkey Mountain & Central District
– Da Nang City Tour Full Day: Marble Mountains & Central District
– Da Nang City Highlights Tour
– Da Nang City Tour from Airport
– Marble Mountains, Monkey Mountain & Hoi An Tour
– My Son Sanctuary & Monkey Mountain Tour from Da Nang
– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills & Lady Buddha/Monkey Mountain Tour
– Da Nang Day Tour from Hoi An with Lunch
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes tours and transfers to Son Tra Peninsula/Monkey Mountain Da Nang. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Photos, Videos about Son Tra Banyan Tree
Here are beautiful photos and videos about Son Tra Banyan Tree in Son Tra Peninsula:
