The Son Tra Peninsula and Danang Tourist Beaches Management Board has proposed stronger public information campaigns on sightseeing and outdoor activities on the peninsula, urging visitors to use only authorised routes for their safety.
The board recently sent a document to the city's Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism outlining the proposed measures.
Tourism activities on Son Tra Peninsula have grown rapidly in recent years, attracting large numbers of residents and visitors. However, the area has rugged mountainous terrain, steep slopes and cliffs, and is directly exposed to changing weather, waves and strong winds.
Several incidents, including people getting lost, accidents and drownings, have occurred after visitors entered unauthorised areas and trails, particularly at Huc Lo, Mui Nghe and Bai Da Den, the board said.
The authorised sightseeing routes are Yet Kieu - Ban Co Peak - Bai Bac and Bai Bac Junction - Heritage Banyan Tree.
The Tien Sa - Suoi Om - Ban Co Peak route is currently closed while authorities address damage caused by storms and ensure the safety of residents and tourists.
Visiting hours are from 7.30 am to 6.30 pm between March and the end of September, and from 7.30 am to 5.30 pm during the remaining months.
Sightseeing activities may be suspended when authorities issue warnings of dangerous weather.
The management board has asked travel companies, accommodation providers and tour guides not to organise or promote routes or tourist sites outside authorised areas, or use informal and unlicensed services.
Tour operators have also been asked to review their itineraries and remove activities that could violate regulations on forest, wildlife and environmental protection.
Visitors are advised not to feed wild animals, touch or chase monkeys, litter or light fires, or camp in unauthorised areas.
They are also warned never to approach cliffs, deep ravines or coastal areas during bad weather.
Hotels, resorts and travel companies have been asked to actively communicate these safety recommendations to visitors and promptly notify authorities of activities or services that may violate regulations.