1. Ban Co Peak Introduction
The most beautiful view of Danang city is standing at the peak of chessboard which belongs to Son Tra Mountain. Danang is well-known as a liveable city in Vietnam with diverse landmarks. You can explore from natural scenery to historical museums or entertainment parks. Meanwhile, conquering Ban Co Peak is an adventure which you should discover during your stay. You will emerge yourself with fresh air and watching breathtaking views of Danang city from the submit. Especially, there are also other attractions on the route from Danang city center to Ban Co peak to discover such as Linh Ung pagoda, 1000 years old Banyan Tree, Tien Sa beach and so on. We believe a trip to explore Ban Co Peak is exciting and memorable during your vacation.
2. Location of Ban Co Peak
Being located in Son Tra Mountain (Monkey Mountain), it takes over 30 minutes to reach Ban Co peak from Danang city center. According to google map, the distance between the heart of Danang and Ban Co peak is 9 kilometers. You can travel by some transportations such as private cars or motorbikes. Due to the unwinding and zig zag roads, you must drive carefully. This place is endowed by nature with a harmonious beauty between the immense mountains and the sea.
3. What to do at Ban Co Peak
3.1. Admiring the sunset and sunrise in Ban Co peak
As we mentioned earlier about the most beautiful view of Danang starts from Ban Co Peak. Especially, you will fall in love with the landmark during the sunset and sunrise hours. Capturing your beautiful photos of the lush mountains and blue seas are the highlights. The sparking of the sun will make your pictures amazing. In addition, the green color of mountains and forests will create fresh energy to your photographs.
3.2. Taking photos with De Thich statue
One of the highlight activities at Ban Co Peak is taking many photos with De Thich statue and listen to the story of him. A trip to stand at the peak to learn about the historical legend of De Thich and capturing memorable photos are extraordinary experiences. International tourists are particularly interested in this statue because it is a well-known statue in folklore and a check-in point.
Immersed in the calm times, sitting and considering the final chess to enroll in the legendary, like the king of Chinese chess. Or simply take a photo with De Thich to memorialize the occasion. It couldn’t be more exciting if, after a long journey to the city’s highest coordinates, you stopped to play chess and enjoy the fresh air of this area.
3.3. Cloud hunting at the peak
Emerging yourself with blue skies and beautiful clouds is an exciting activity. Ban Co peak in the Son Tra peninsula has the most beautiful time of the day in the early morning when the fog is still covering the middle of the mountain. If you want to conquer a romantic Son Tra in the cloudy seasons, try coming here early in the year. A small note is coming here early in the year if you want to to successfully conquer a beautiful Son Tra throughout the cloudy seasons.
3.4. Watching panoramic views of Danang city
A panoramic view of Danang will appear when you stand from the top of Ban Co attraction. The view of Son Tra Mountain is beautiful and attractive to million of tourists. The higher you get, the better scenery views you will see. Once you get to the peak of the chessboard landmark, you will emerge yourself in front of the beauty of Danang landscapes such as green mountains, blue seas, skyscrapers, Danang bridges and so on. It is also a time to refresh your energy after being in bustling areas in your vacation. Ban Co Peak is such a getaway attraction for nature lovers.
4. How to travel to Ban Co Peak?
With the distance of 9km, there are various transportations which you can choose to travel to Ban Co Peak bellow:
- Traveling by motorbike: This is an adventurous option for visitors who look for freedom in their vacation. In addition, it is also the low budget option. Kindly note that you must have well-skills in driving because of the zig zag roads in Son Tra Mountain. The price to rent a motorbike is from 10 USD – 15 USD/day. You can rent a vehicle from the shop and they will delivery to your accommodation. Making sure to rent a new bike for the peak adventure.
- Traveling by private car: This is such a safe and comfortable option for you because of the flexibility and safety reasons. By choosing the private car services, you will work with a travel consultant to design your travel program. You get support 24/7 from the travel agent during your reservation process. Additionally, the drivers speak English so its important for communication. Explore Vietnam Travel has car services in all cities of Vietnam, you can contact us anytime to reserve a car with driver.
5. Travel Tips
To enjoy a safe and enjoyable visit to Ban Co Peak in Da Nang, tourists need remember the following:
- Dress neatly, comfortably, and with sports shoes for ease movement and exploration. Remember to bring a jacket to be warm and protected from the sun.
- There are no food businesses on Ban Co Peak, so bring your own food and drinks. This allows you to take in the beauty while enjoying a picnic.
- Keep the rental car provider’s or accommodation facility’s phone number ready in case of an emergency requiring assistance.