According to a plan approved by the national government, Da Nang’s Son Tra Peninsula will be developed into a national-level tourism area.  By 2030, the area will have become a high-end holiday and eco-tourism centre for the south central coastal region, and the country as a whole.

Deputy General Director Ha Van Sieu speaking at the meeting

This information was announced by Deputy General Director of the Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism Ha Van Sieu at yesterday’s meeting in Da Nang to review the performance of the city’s tourism sector during 2016, and identify its tasks for 2017.

Deputy General Director Sieu said, “The Son Tra Peninsula is seen as a 'green lung' for Da Nang thanks to its rich biodiversity and the Nature Reserve.  That’s why the Government has decided to add it to the National Tourism Plan, with the aim of hosting 4.6 million tourists in 2030.”

He added that the Son Tra Peninsula, and Da Nang as a whole, will be at the crossroads of Viet Nam’s road and sea tourism as it links well with the national highway and railway systems, and has a deep sea port.

About 10km northeast of the inner city, the Son Tra Peninsula, which covers an area of 4,439ha, will have 1,056ha earmarked for development as a national luxury eco-tourism resort.

The Peninsula boasts a species-rich animal and plant ecosystem, including red-shanked douc langurs.  In addition, it is now home to such popular tourist attractions as the Linh Ung Pagoda, the 1000-year-old banyan tree, a lighthouse, Chessboard Peak, and a wartime helipad.

Therefore, the development of this tourism site will be based on taking advantage of the Peninsula’s marine and forest resources in order to match with the city's socio-economic development orientations. 

Top priority will be given to developing a spiritual tourism area, as well as a high-end ecological, sports and holiday area for high-class visitors.  The focus will be on attracting international visitors from countries in North American, Western European, Northeast Asia, and Southeast Asia.