Ban Co Peak attracts tourists from all over the world (Photo: Collectibles) Ban Co Peak is a famous tourist destination that attracts many young people from near and far. Not only impressed by the simplicity, simplicity, and rusticity in the local culture, but the historical legend about this place also makes many people interested. Let’s discover together now!
1. Where is the top of the Chess Board? Ban Co Peak is an interesting tourist destination in Da Nang for young people. The reason this place has such a name is because people based on the legend of two good chess-playing fairies of the heavens “fighting” that have placed a statue of Emperor Thich playing chess sitting alone at the chess board. The answer. And since then, this mountain has been named like that until now.
The statue of De Thich is associated with the legend of Ban Co Peak (Photo: Collectibles)
Ban Co Peak is located on the famous Son Tra peninsula of Da Nang, about 9km west of the city center, in Tho Quang ward, Son Tra district.
Do you know how high the top of the Chess Board is? Although not as high as Fansipan peak, with only a “modest” height of about 700m above sea level, this is still considered the highest place of the city.
Because of its beautiful location, this place quickly becomes a great place to see the whole of Da Nang and also the most beautiful place to watch the sunset and sunrise in the coastal city.
Ban Co Peak is located on Son Tra Peninsula (Photo: Collectibles)
This masterpiece of Son Tra not only attracts Vietnamese tourists but also foreign tourists. So what is the top of the English Chessboard called? The answer is Ban Co peak or many foreigners still call this place Ban Co peak with the statue of De Thich.
2. Which way to go to the top of the board? It is the impressive beauty of the “roof” of Da Nang that many backpackers from all over the world flock to the city with the desire to conquer this masterpiece. So how is the map of Da Nang Ban Co Peak (map) or the way to Son Tra Peak?
According to Ban Co Peak map, from the city center, visitors can go in 2 directions:
Option one: From Thuan Phuoc bridge, go along Yet Kieu street. Then turn towards the People’s Army Barracks of Naval Region 3, and finally follow the trail to the top. If you are a motorcycle rider, you should follow this road, but the scenery along the way will not be as beautiful as the road going the second way. Option two: The road in this direction is quite uneven because of the slope and bend, but the scenery along the road is super beautiful. Starting from the Hoang Sa coastline, you can ask people how to go to Linh Ung Pagoda on Son Tra peninsula, from there you follow the trail to reach the top.
The road to the top is poetic with the green color of flowers and grass (Photo: Collectibles)
Depending on your preferences and fitness, you can choose ways to move in different directions to get to the top of the mountain. According to some Da Nang travel experiences , if you want to explore and experience the entire roadside landscape, you can go to the top of the mountain with this route and down by the other route. This way of moving will definitely bring back many memorable memories during your discovery of this Da Nang tourist area .
3. What’s special about Da Nang Ban Co Peak Review? What to do on the roof of Da Nang ? To find the special feature of this mountain is not difficult because everything here is beautiful. Therefore, this is always one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in Da Nang, a place worth experiencing.
3.1. Watch the sunset in Da Nang This mountain peak is considered the perfect location to admire the panoramic view of the red sunset in the sky of Da Nang.
When the last light of the day gradually fell, the city appeared with a mysterious, fragile look. From here, you can zoom out into the distance, watching the Dragon bridge stretch out strongly or the strait curves gently around.
Watch the sunset on the top of the Table Co (Photo: Collectibles)
3.2. Watch the sunrise on the top of the mountain Leaving behind the city that has not yet woken up, covered with fanciful mists, inviting close friends to “hunt” the sunrise on the roof of the city is an unforgettable experience.
The sunrise on the top of the mountain is likened to an ecstatic painting with a shimmering blue sea on one side, and grass and flowers on the other. The orange, yellow color of the sun in the distance and the movement of sunlight, this will definitely be a wonderful scene for you to enjoy the transition moments of the day.
Dawn on the Top of the Board (Photo: Collectibles)
On the way to the top, there is a small cafe, a few barbecue shops such as geese, geese, rabbit with affordable prices that will surely make you excited while admiring the beautiful scenery and enjoying delicious food.
3.3. Watching the beautiful sea Looking down from the top of the mountain, you will surely be overwhelmed by the enchanting beauty of the sea. The ripples gently lapping and winding along the mountainside, blending with the green of the mountains and the white clouds floating to create a romantic picture.
3.4. Enjoy the beautiful panorama of Da Nang Standing on a par with heaven and earth, you can fully admire the majestic picture of Son Tra mountains and forests. In the distance are skyscrapers, bridges crossing the Han River, boats floating on the sea… but at different times, you will enjoy a separate scene.
Admire the panoramic view of Da Thanh on the top of Ban Co (Photo: Collectibles)
4. What should you pay attention to when traveling to Ban Co Peak in Da Nang? 4.1. Some notes when traveling to Ban Co Peak In order for the trip to Son Tra Ban Co Peak to be complete and enjoy the most fun time, you need to note some of the following experiences in preparing Da Nang travel gear :
Choose lightweight, airy clothes for easy movement. Going to the top of Ban Co by motorbike or mountain bike is the choice of many young people. You can rent a car at reputable addresses in the city with quite affordable prices. At the top of the mountain at noon is usually very sunny, so you should prepare a hat, umbrella or sunscreen to prevent heatstroke. If you ride a motorbike, you should move at a slow speed, steady handlebars and should ride a gear instead of a scooter because Ban Co Peak slope is quite vertical, making it dangerous to move up and down. You should time to return before 5 pm because the dark road will be very dangerous. Always pay attention to the weather before going, limit travel on rainy days because the road will be quite slippery and unsafe.
To the top of the Chess Board, remember to stay safe (Photo: Collectibles)
