The Son Tra Peninsula is situated 10 km northeast of Danang City. It is regarded by the Vietnamese as a special gift from God. The peninsula looks like a mushroom with its peak rising 693 meters above sea level. The cap of the mushroom is Son Tra Mountain or Monkey Mountain and its stalk is the white sandy beach that affords an ideal area for bathing, playing sports, fishing and swimming.

The drive along the coastal mountain road to the peninsula is quite spectacular with winding hills and coastal views. From atop Son Tra, there are beautiful views back to the beach and across the city. Halfway up the peninsula there is a parking area and a tourist zone.

From the parking area there are beautifully carved stairs that lead up to a lookout across China beach and the city to the inland mountain range. Beyond the lookout there is a pagoda, marble statues and a giant Buddha.

This newly constructed statue of the female Buddha is the highlight of any trip to Son Tra Peninsula. This statue is so large it is visible from China beach and makes for spectacular photos.