Tipped to be one of Vietnam’s premier beach hubs, Son Tra Peninsula is no ordinary holiday destination in Hoi An. Conveniently located a mere 10km from the heart of Da Nang this popular beach vacation hotspot is a venue abounding with natural beauty and attributes that makes it a potent tourist destination unlike any other in Vietnam. Located at an impressive altitude of 693m, Son Tra Peninsula is blessed with white, sandy beaches as well as hilly, mountainous terrain offering visitors the best of both worlds within the same confines.
Spread out over an extensive area of more than 4000 hectares the peninsula is a designated national park in the county due to the rich natural resources and wildlife inhabiting the environs. Beach lovers will have plenty of secluded golden sanded beaches to choose from as the peninsula offers sun-kissed beaches ideal for both swimming and leisure activities. Highlights include Bai But beach while Bai Bai Nam, Bai Rang, Bai Tien Sa and Bai Bac are also perfect for swimming, engaging in water sports, boat excursions and fishing expeditions. Snorkelers and divers can explore more than 42 varieties of coral beneath the waters of the peninsula while also coming face to face with vibrant marine species the likes of fairy fish, butterfly fish and macropodus. Surfers can enjoy the wind and wave conditions of Bai Bac as the remaining beaches are calmer in comparison.
With more than 60% of Son Tra covered in coastal forests and primeval jungles the locale is also a virtual treasure trove for wildlife enthusiasts. The forests in the peninsula contain nearly one thousand plant varieties and a rich avifauna populace with more than 106 species of birds. Silver pheasants are among the prized birds inhabiting the peninsula which is also home to 23 types of reptiles and wildlife including red-faced monkeys, musk-deer, yellow monkeys and muntjacs.
Mui Nghe Stone on the other hand offers spectacular views of the peninsula and surrounding landmarks such as the Marble Mountains from a 700m high rocky promontory while culture buffs can head up to Linh Ung Pagoda which houses a larger than life Buddha sculpture that towers above the mountains of the peninsula in a standing posture.
Travellers in search of a luxury Hoi An spa resort should look no further than the stylish Anantara Hoi An Resort. Offering visitors an elegant home away from home with every amenity imaginable this Hoi An hotel pulls out all the stops when it comes to vacationing in style.
Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers. Google+
