Attractions & Culture
Sơn Trà Radar Station
8.8 Excellent · 157 reviews
Duration
1-2 hours
Category
Attractions & Culture
Difficulty
easy
Price
Free
A decommissioned American military radar installation from the Vietnam War era, perched near the summit of Son Tra Peninsula (Monkey Mountain). The radar dishes still stand and the views from the surrounding area take in Da Nang Bay, My Khe, and on clear days the mountains toward Hue. The road up is a winding 10 km from the city; hire a motorbike or book a Grab and factor in the red-tailed monkeys that cross the road freely.
Highlights
Vietnam War-era radar dishes still in situ
Panoramic views over Da Nang Bay and My Khe
Red-tailed monkeys along the forest road
Quiet and uncrowded compared to city attractions
Best visited in the morning for clear air
Where to stay nearby
The closest of these is about 3.2 km from Sơn Trà Radar Station.
