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Son Tra Peninsula (Monkey Mountain)
Best time to visit
Early morning gives cooler temperatures and the best chance to spot red-shanked douc langurs, with soft light for photos. Late afternoon works for sunset at Ban Co Peak but expect more visitors and possible haze in the rainy season.
Budget tips
No formal entrance fee for Son Tra or Linh Ung Pagoda, though some parking areas request a small fee or donations; carry cash (20,000–50,000 VND). Rent a motorbike for flexibility to save on taxi costs, or join a shared tour to split transport.
Recommended for
Photographers, Nature lovers, Hikers and cyclists, Wildlife watchers
Plan your visit
Half day
About
Schnelle Fakten: Jagged, forested ridgelines tumble into the sea, where shy red-shanked douc langurs and curious macaques sometimes peek from the canopy while warm breezes carry the scent of salt and pine. You can spot more than 60 species of birds from coastal lookout roads, and quiet viewpoints reward early risers with sweeping panoramas from sunrise to sunset that feel largely untouched.
Highlights: Guess what: a wild troop of roughly 60 red-shanked douc langurs, with flame-orange legs and white moustaches, naps and leaps through the pine canopy, and on clear mornings their high-pitched chatter mixes with the salty spray from the sea. Local fishermen sometimes drive up the winding coastal road at dawn to leave tiny offerings of bananas and incense at a cliffside shrine, a quirky ritual said to bless a safe crossing, and the air fills with sticky smoke and the sweet, fried scent of plantain.
Insider tips
- Wear closed shoes and bring a light rain jacket, trails can be rocky and weather changes fast.
- Head to Linh Ung Pagoda at sunrise for wide shots of the Lady Buddha with the bay, and Ban Co Peak for sunset panoramas.
- Do not approach or feed monkeys; keep a safe distance and secure your belongings to avoid theft.
- Use a motorbike for flexibility but drive slowly on narrow, steep bends and arrive early to avoid tour buses.
Practical info
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Die beste Art, eine Stadt mit einem lokalen Reiseleiter zu erleben.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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