Nested in a forest on Da Nang’s Son Tra Peninsula, a deer-shaped banyan tree is a must-visit for visitors arriving in the city, especially those who like adventure tourism.

The tree looks like a deer standing on a stream bank, with its 2 trunks much similar to the pairs of front and hind legs of the deer, respectively. Also, its thick leafy canopies raising towards the sky are much similar to deer antlers. 

Also interestingly, the perennial roots at the stump rise to the surface look like giant snakes crawling on the ground. The uniqueness of the tree indeed attracts a large number of visitors, although it is very hard to get to this amazing destination.

Let’s explore the beauty of the special tree through some breathtaking photos taken by our reporter Xuan Son.

Visitors have to take an hour’s drive by motorbike, and then a tough trek to access the deer-shaped banyan tree

The tree is nestled in the bushy forest

The tree’s huge leafy canopies raising towards the sky are much similar to deer antlers.

The tree’s trunk is quite large, needing 4 people to reach around it.

A gap between the trunk parts of the tree, formed during its growth for a long time, creates a ‘natural gate’ in the heart of the Son Tra mountain.

The root system of the tree features the shape of a giant snake crawling on the ground

The roots stretch out to 3 - 4 m in length on the ground

The deer-shaped banyan tree is an ideal place for those who want to explore the pristine beauty of the Son Tra Peninsula.