Son Tra Radar Station Da Nang

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Introduction

Son Tra Radar Station is one of the most significant military facilities on the Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang. Known as “The Indochina eyes of Vietnam”, the radar station is crucial to national security. It is also a famous tourist attraction, offering an unforgettable experience to visitors. This article of Hoi An Private Taxi will provide all the essential details you need to know before exploring Son Tra Radar Station Da Nang.

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To time-saving for visiting Son Tra Radar Station and other attractions on the Son Tra peninsula, we offer many Danang tours and Danang private car transfers for you to choose from. Thus, you can book our Da Nang City Tour 1 Day or Jeep Tour To Monkey Mountain.

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Additionally, you can also travel to Monkey Moutain by booking Hoi An To Monkey Mountain Private Car or Danang To Monkey Moutain Private Car. If you want to go to other destinations, you can book Da Nang To Dong Hoi Private CarDanang To Ba Na Hills By Car, or Danang To Than Tai Hot Springs Park By Car.

Son Tra Radar Station Location

The Son Tra Radar Station is located at Son Tra peak, about 14 kilometers from Da Nang city center. Plus, the radar station is 621 meters above sea level, offering visitors a breathtaking panoramic view of the city.

It is more than 10 km from the center of Da Nang city with about 40 minutes by motorbike. Plus, this place is covered with clouds all year round, as romantic as a fairyland.

Da Nang Son Tra Radar Station’s History

It is a Radar Station built by the US in 1965, including 02 spheres with composite outer shells painted white. It is located on the Son Tra mountain’s peak, with a viewing radius of up to 300 km. The radar station has a wide sweeping range that can control Indochina, Hong Kong, and Hainan Island.

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Before 1975, the Americans used radar from the top of Son Tra to control and monitor the entire large area from Guam, covering Hainan Island, through Thailand and Indochina. At that time, Son Tra Radar Station guided American pilots to take off from Utapao airport (Thailand) and Guam island.

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After 1975, our army took over and continued to build one more ball. The radar station’s mission is to patrol and guard the sky over the entire East Sea. Plus, detect and promptly respond to actions that violate airspace and territorial sovereignty.

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Later, the third sphere was built in 1990 as an air traffic management radar station for civil aircraft in the Civil Aviation Industry of Vietnam. The other two are under the management of the Air Force Air Defense Service.

Mission & Other Names Of Son Tra Radar Station

In addition to the latest name, Radar station 29 or Son Tra radar station 1, Son Tra Radar station is dubbed “Indochina’s God Eye”. From a distance, it stands out with 3 giant white spheres, surrounded by immense mountains like the eyes that can be observed in a radius of up to 300 km.

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The mission of Son Tra Radar station is to patrol and guard the sky over the entire East Sea. Quickly detect and promptly respond to acts of infringing on the airspace, violating the territorial sovereignty of Vietnam.

Ideal Time To Conquer Son Tra Radar Station

The ideal time to visit Son Tra Radar Station is during the dry season, from February to August. During these months, the weather is pleasant, and the visibility is excellent, allowing visitors to enjoy the panoramic view of the city from the radar station.

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Of course, other months still have sunny days, but you must monitor the weather first because otherwise, you will encounter dense fog and not see the beautiful scenery.

How To Get To Son Tra Rada Station 29?

Visitors can easily reach Son Tra Radar Station by renting a motorbike or taxiing from the city center. Alternatively, visitors can join a tour with Son Tra Radar Station in the itinerary.

Regarding the way, there are many routes for you to choose from, depending on the starting point of each person. You can depart the following two routes:

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From Da Nang city, you can move in the direction towards Dragon Bridge or Thuan Phuoc Bridge and then follow Tran Hung Dao Street. Turn right at the end of this road and continue straight towards the mountain that leads to the Son Tra peninsula.

In addition, you can also follow the Vo Nguyen Giap – Hoang Sa sea route. Just keep going straight by sea. By going this route, you will enjoy the coolness of the sea breeze.

What To Do At Son Tra Radar Staion Danang?

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Admire The Beautiful Panorama Of Danang City

With this ideal location and height of 621m, you will have a great view of the poetic natural scenery of Da Nang city. Standing here, you can admire the beautiful scenery around you with vast lush green forests. In addition, seeing the immense sea and breathing in the fresh air, you will surely enjoy it.

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The panoramic view of the city from Son Tra Radar Station is breathtaking. Visitors can see the entire city, including the famous Dragon Bridge, My Khe Beach, and the Son Tra Peninsula. Also, from the Radar station, you can admire the sunrise and sunset and see the majestic mountains of Da Nang city.

Visit The Renowned Vong Canh House

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This is one of the ideal tourist destinations that almost no visitor misses when coming to the Son Tra Radar station. Vong Canh House is one of the top famous places of the Son Tra peninsula, located at an altitude of more than 600 m above sea level.

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The Vong Canh house is built on a rocky outcrop overlooking the sea and has a stunning view. It’s only about 400 m from the radar station. Visiting the Vong Canh house, you will enjoy the beautiful scenery of Da Nang bay and Danang beaches. And far away are the majestic Hai Van pass and the Lang Co Bay Hue.

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In addition, you will see a beautiful stone-carved monkey statue in front of the house. This statue is not only considered a symbol of Son Tra mountain but also as a guarder to protect Monkey mountain.

Take The Most Beautiful Photos

The scenery from Son Tra Radar Station is incredibly stunning, making it an ideal place for photography enthusiasts to capture stunning photos.

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Beautiful scenery with floating clouds, lush green forests and many beautiful beaches. In addition, all year round, clouds cover the mountain like a wonderland. When you see that, you will continuously take photos without getting bored.

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Hundreds of beautiful scenes seem captured when standing at Son Tra Radar station. Thus, this place will bring many beautiful photos for you. Surely the trip will bring you memorable emotions and memories.

Attractions Near Son Tra Radar Station No.1

Son Tra is a place of impressive destinations, from landscapes to beaches. Therefore, if you have given yourself a long journey to explore this place, do not stop at the radar station but take advantage of it to explore other appealing attractions nearby.

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Vong Canh house at the sunset

Apart from Son Tra Radar Station, there are several other must-visit attractions in Son Tra mountain as follow:

Tien Sa Beach With Captivated Scenic

The Tien Sa Beach is named follow a fairy legend. Legend has it that the fairies often come down here to have fun and admire the beauty of the blue and pristine beach. Therefore, the name “Tien Sa” was given to this beach.

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Located in the Tien Sa tourist area north of the Son Tra peninsula, Tien Sa beach is always ideal for camping holidays and fun activities at sea. Any tourist here is captivated hearts by the surrounding scenery of the clear blue sea and cool breeze with the brilliant sunlight.

Cat Vang Beach (Yellow Sandy Beach)

A beautiful beach located near the Son Tra Radar Station. The beach is famous for its crystal clear water and stunning scenery. With an area of ​​more than 10,000m2, this place has many beautiful landscapes and is home to many rare animals. You can swim, camp, zipline, scuba dive to see coral, and so on.

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Ban Co Peak – The Chessboard Peak

It can be said that Ban Co peak is the highest peak of the Son Tra peninsula. In addition to “playing chess with his fairy”, standing from the top of Ban Co, visitors will have a wide and new perspective down to the coastal city of Da Nang.

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Linh Ung Bai But Pagoda

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The stunning scenery of Linh Ung Bai But pagoda is from afar.

The Linh Ung Bai But Pagoda is the most sacred pagoda in the Son Tra peninsula that every tourist wants to visit when traveling to Da Nang. Linh Ung Pagoda, which has an area of up to 20 hectares and is located at an elevation of 693 meters above sea level, was erected in July 2014.

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The Lady Buddha statue with 67m in height

More specifically, you will not be overwhelmed when you witness the 67m-high statue of Lady Buddha Da Nang on a 35m-diameter lotus.

Son Tra Tinh Vien

Travel to Son Tra mountain if most tourists visit famous spots such as Linh Ung Pagoda, Thousands Year Banyan Tree, etc. Many people come to Son Tra Tinh Vien to find peace of mind.

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Son Tra Tinh Vien is one of Vietnam’s three bamboo and bamboo conservation areas. With a large and quiet bamboo garden space with a murmuring stream all year round, they all blend to create a picture of a peaceful and poetic village.

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Visitors will feel peaceful and have the opportunity to learn more about bamboo species when coming here. The elegant pleasure of travelers is walking around the large bamboo garden, talking to someone, or simply giving the chickens and fish some food.

Dong Dinh Museum

Dong Dinh Museum is on the sloping terrain of Hoang Sa street in Son Tra. It is considered a memory garden to recreate ancient features. It is harmonious between the conservation of forest ecological space with cultural and artistic space.

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The collection of the museum includes two ancient houses in the architectural style of Kim Bong. A house is imbued with ancient substances through the display of Sa Huynh culture and Champa pottery. And a modern architectural house applies forest ecological space to build on a hill.

  • Opening hours: Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. From 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
  • Ticket price: 20,000 VND/person.

Conclusion

To sum up, Son Tra Radar Station Da Nang is a must-visit attraction for anyone visiting the city. The station’s rich history, beautiful scenery, and unique architecture make it a popular tourist destination.

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Visitors can take in the panoramic views of the city, visit the Vong Canh House, and explore the beautiful attractions nearby, making it an unforgettable experience. Hoi An Private Taxi wishes you great memories in Da Nang, Vietnam!

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