Monkey Mountain – A highlight destination in Danang for all travelers

Posted on April 19, 2025 by Vietnam Car Rental

1. Introduction

Monkey Mountain is a popular attraction in Danang city. Locals often call this place as Son Tra Mountain instead. Due to the diversity of faunas and floras especially the monkeys, the attraction has attracted dozens of visitors come and explore daily. Unspoiled mountains, beaches, and forests in Monkey Mountain Da Nang raise curiosity in many hearts.

There are many attractions which you can discover at Monkey Mountain such as Ban Co peak, Linh Ung pagoda, Thousands Year Banyan Tree, Dong Dinh Museum and so on. Especially, you will emerge yourself with breathtaking views of the beaches and lush mountains on the way from Danang city center to Monkey Mountain.

Your vacation in Danang will not complete if you miss out to conquer at all the attractions which located in Monkey Mountain. Beside enjoy the nature surroundings, you will have a chance to discover the biodiversity of rare species in central region of Vietnam. Son Tra mountain stands out as a special place to nature enthusiasts.

2. Monkey Mountain Location

Thanks to the favorable location in Danang city which is 10km away from the city center, you can reach Monkey Mountain in any mean of transportations. Monkey Mountain is located in Tho Quang Ward, Son Tra district, Danang city. The travel time will often take 15 – 20 minutes to reach the destination by car or motorbike. Monkey Mountain is a massive mountain with an area of 4,439 hectares and a height of 696 meters above sea level. A trip to Monkey Mountain is enjoyable and interesting to adventurous travelers.

3. Top 5 things to do at Monkey Mountain

Various activities can be exciting for your vacation to Monkey Mountain, our recommendations bellow are top 5 things you should do when you decide to take a trip to explore Son Tra Mountain:

3.1. Visit Linh Ung pagoda

You can not leave Danang without visit a buddhism temple in Danang city. Being renowned as a trust buddhism spirit, Linh Ung pagoda is a popular attraction to religion seekers. From Danang city center, it will take 15 minutes to reach this destination by car. Coming to this attraction is an opportunity to learn about buddhism beliefs and temple architectures in Danang city. Impressively, the tallest lady buddha of Vietnam (67 meters height) will be the highlight of your discovery. A peaceful and fresh ambiance at Linh Ung pagoda will send you positive and fresh energy. As you know, buddhism is a main religion of Vietnam, we believe a trip to leverage your knowledge about our spiritual culture is memorable.

3.2. Explore Ban Co Peak

If you are an adventurous traveler, you should not miss out the Ban Co Peak attraction. Although traveling here might be a bit danger so we recommend to visit this place by car. You need a skillful driver to take you sightseeing around this attraction. Ban Co Peak” means “chessboard mountain”. According to legends, two fairies descended from heaven and came to this place to play Chinese chess together. Getting to Ban Co peak is challenging due to the narrow winding path. However, as you reach the peak, you can enjoy the clean air and stunning view of the mountain and coastal city.

3.3. Discover The Ancient Banyan Tree

A trip to explore an ancient tree is exciting and memorable. A banyan tree stands at the end of the south-east coastal road, which is located 17 kilometers away from the city center. According to locals, this ancient tree is at least 1,000 years old. From here, you can see Da Nang, Cham Islands, and the whole Son Tra Mountain. It was recognized as a heritage tree by Vietnam Association for Conservation of Nature in 2014.

3.4. Explore Diverse Nature

The name “Monkey Mountain” evokes the diversity of its fauna and flora. Da Nang Monkey Mountain is home to 298 plants and over 200 rare animals listed in Vietnam’s Red Data Book.

With an area of 60 square kilometers, Monkey Mountain Vietnam accommodates 271 genera, 90 families, 64 large woody plants, 107 valuable herbs, and many wild orchid species. Its flora system, from common to precious species, flourishes all year round. It never fails to impress visitors with wildflowers, fruit trees, and majestic banyans with unique shapes.

Besides the abundant flora, Monkey Mountain has a vibrant fauna of over 200 species. Some rare species living here are the rhesus monkey, Germain’s peacock-pheasant, reticulated python, and so on. On top of that, it is native to 300 individuals of the endangered red-shanked douc langur, an endemism species of the Indochine region.

3.5. Visit Dong Dinh Museum

Dong Dinh Art Museum, or the Garden of Memories, is an architectural space imbued with cultural, historical, and artistic depth. More interestingly, the aesthetic beauty blends with the refreshing nature, creating excellent harmony.

When you visit Dong Dinh Museum, you can enjoy both natural and man-made artistic artworks. The diverse ecosystem is not destroyed because of the construction but continues to develop harmoniously with it.

In Dong Dinh Museum’s space, you will see natural sights, unique architecture, a fishing village, valuable antiques, Vietnamese artists’ artworks, and so on. Thereby, Dong Dinh Museum promises to give visitors relaxation and satisfaction.

4. Travel Guide to Monkey Mountain

4.1. How to travel to Monkey Mountain

Because of the favorable location in Danang, you can travel to Monkey Mountain by diverse vehicles. The following information are our travel advices about transportations:

Traveling by private car service: This is the best option with customize travel itinerary during your day trip with our professional driver. The door-to-door service will pick-up and drop-off at your desired destinations. Explore Vietnam Travel has car services in all cities of Vietnam, our drivers are friendly and well-trained in driving navigation. They all will create many memorable experiences to your vacation. Before making the reservation, our travel consultants will design a perfect travel program for you to explore the Monkey Mountain.

Traveling by motorbike: This is a budget option for adventure travelers. This low-cost travel will help you to save some cost during your vacation. There are many rental shops in Danang city which you can book a motorbike. The cost is ranging from 10 USD – 15 USD/ day. You will have delivery services at your desired locations. When you rent a bike, the shop will provide a helmet and 1 liter gasoline. Making sure you bring your passport follow you when you come to the motorbike rental shops.

Traveling by local taxi: This option might be expensive for most of travelers because the price is counted on kilometer. However, this option can be an advantage for who do not have plans in advance or need urgent transfer services. The drivers are also well-known in all locations in Danang so you will not worry about the directions. Especially, nowadays, some brand new electric taxies can accommodate travelers with environment friendly travel purposes. For example, You can check SM Xanh Taxi whenever you go.

4.2. The best time to visit Monkey Mountain

From March to September, with the dry weather, gentle sunshine, and calm sea, visitors can enjoy the gorgeous view of Son Tra Mountain without worrying about storms. This place is especially beautiful from April to June, as the forest blooms with a profusion of vibrant flowers. In winter, it may get foggy and quite challenging to navigate around.

4.3. Useful tips to travel to Monkey Mountain

If you rent a motorbike, make sure that the gas is full and the brakes, lights, horns, and other components are in working order
You should bring sunscreen and wear shoes rather than flip-flops, as you may need to climb across sand and rocks to get stunning views
Bring a map, make travel plans, or hire a local tour guide if possible, as phone signals in Son Tra Mountain are not stable
Do not engage in activities that could threaten the monkeys as well as other local wildlife
Do not litter

5. Conclusion

Monkey Mountain is prominent destination to all travelers in Danang city. Whether you are a history or adventure buff, you will enjoy this special place passionately. A trip to discover biodiverity of floras and faunas, conquer natural landmarks, and learning religion beliefs are exciting and interesting. A full-day to see the beauty of Danang city will be unforgettable experiences for your vacation. Explore Vietnam Travel hopes this travel blog is useful for your trip preparation. Thanks for your reading.

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