Situated at a height of 233 meters above sea level on the eastern cape of Son Tra peninsula, Tien Sa was built by the French in 1902 as one of the oldest lighthouses in Vietnam.
The lighthouse sits on the mountainside under green trees where monkeys and red-rank doucs are often seen. The lighthouse has a monitoring room and a yellowish white painted light tower built in the early 20th century.
 The yellowish-white painted light tower has typical French architecture. Photo: Thanh Hoa |
According to Nguyen Van Luong, deputy head of the lighthouse, the 100-year-old lighthouse is still operational thanks to regular maintenance. The main light can rotate 360o and shine within a radius of 23 nautical miles.
For over 100 years, Tien Sa has lighted the way for ships passing on the sea to Thua Thien Hue and Da Nang.
A popular destination in Da Nang, Tien Sa impresses visitors with its charming architecture and a gorgeous view of Son Tra’s immense forest and sea.
