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Rangers drive monkeys back into forest on COVID-19 alert

Forest rangers have been attempting to drive troupes of monkeys (stump-tailed macaques) back to Son Tra Nature Reserve in the central city of Da Nang.

Stop building, demolish buildings on Son Tra Nature Reserve: experts

Nearly 200 scientists, biologists and conservationists, unanimously have agreed that the construction of all buildings on the Son Tra Nature Reserve should be stopped immediately.

Da Nang suspends illegal construction projects

VietNamNet Bridge – The central city of Da Nang has suspended illegal construction of a coastal eco-tourism project in the Son Tra Nature Reserve, the city’s construction department said in a statement yesterday.

Paragliders to race from Son Tra Mountain

 VietNamNet Bridge – Around 50 fliers from clubs nationwide will compete in a paragliding race on Son Tra Peninsula in the central city of Da Nang on June 17-22.

Monkey bites a tourist in Son Tra Mountain

 VietNamNet Bridge – A monkey bit a tourist on Saturday morning while a group of students visited the Son Tra Nature Reserve.

Huge chess board on top of Son Tra Mountain

 VietNamNet Bridge – Upon arrival in Danang City, we were recommended to explore Ban Co (chess board) on the peak of Son Tra Mountain, which is 693 meters above sea level.

Buddhist monk spends life saving rare bamboo species

 VietNamNet Bridge – Buddhist bikku (monk) Thich The Tuong has been working hard to turn his one hectare farm into a bamboo conservatory on the Son Tra Mountain, which protects over 110 bamboo species.

Paragliding takes off in coastal city

VietNamNet Bridge – For adrenaline seekers in Da Nang, paragliding clubs offer a new opportunity for airborne adventure, as well as a chance to see their native city from a different perspective. 

Paragliders to take off from Son Tra Mountain

 VietNamNet Bridge – Fliers from clubs nationwide will compete in a paragliding race on Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang on June 29-30.

Luxurious Son Tra mountainside resort offers taste of the high life

VietNamNet Bridge – Want to live like billionaire financier George Soros? Perhaps his lifestyle is out of your reach, but at least you can experience what he did during his vacation in Da Nang last year