Ban Co peak is located on Son Tra Peninsula in Danang, is the most ideal site to overlook the whole city.  Trekking a long path to approach the mountain top, tourists can admire Ban Co Peak. Besides, this place evokes a bit of nostalgia between the hustling and bustling in the city. 

Ban Co Peak Overview

The origin of Ban Co peak has many different stories. However there is a popular story to mention by local people. Once upon a time, an  old fairy came acrosss Son Tra and sat down on a large rock at a mountain top to admire the natural beauty. He created a Chinese chess board on the rock while enjoying the scenery. 

After, another fairy which was De Thich,  came across and joined the game. Two players played for several days but the chess games didn't end. They continued to play chess in peaceful scenery of Son Tra day by day.

Ban Co Peak

Suddenly one day, from heaven, several beautiful fairies came to a nearby beach which is called "Tien Sa", meaning "visited by fairies". After having fun at the clear water of Son Tra beach, the fairies got to the mountaintop to see the game of two fairies. 

 However, the laughter of the fairies distracted De Thich, causing him to make a wrong move. As the suitable condition, the old fairy end the game and returned to heaven, leaving De Thich alone on the mountaintop. De Thinh tried to find a way to resolve the game but there was no answer. 

Taking a photo at the board with the name of Ban Co Peak

The story was known by a lot of people. To remind people about them, the local residents carved a Chinese chess board on a flat rock on top of Son Tra Peninsula. Sitting on a chess board, there is a statue of De Thich, observing the chess game. 

The man plays chess with De Thinh

Besides, the another story telling about Ban Co peak. There is a small hermitage called Bach Van built by a Truc Lam monk. Unfortunately, the hermitage was destroyed, only the base remained. 

With the shape of a square, as the same as a fairy chess board. So, the peak is called "Ban Co", meaning "a chess board".  

How to get to Ban Co peak?

Ban Co Peak is about 20km from Danang city. However, the road to Ban Co peak is quite tortuous and narrow. So, you should take a motorbike and book a private tour. 

After passing all the passes, you have to climb up the mountain. The path is dangerous. So, you should be careful because both sides are small bushes.

The path leading to Ban Co peak

To get to Ban Co peak, you will pass the towering mountain cliffs with an immense sea and magnificent scenery on the other side. If you want to admire the whole view of Danang, it is estimated to take about 1 hour to get to Ban Co peak. 

The beauty natural of Ban Co peak

If you want to admire the sunrise and sunset, you can come to Ban Co peak, which offers the most ideal point and beautiful experience with the sea of Danang. From the city center, you transfer to Ban Co peak, you can see the sky turning into red and then blue in the morning. 

A stunning landscape seeing from Ban Co peak

Immersing the fresh breeze will help you recharge your energy and refresh your soul. Getting to Ban Co peak in the afternoon, you can capture the moment of sunset. You definitely don't ignore it. The sun is like a huge fireball , sinking into the cloud sea on the horizon. When the last sunlights ò the day disappear beyond the horizon, the city turns on its light . 

Some spots nearby to Ban Co peak

Linh Ung Bai But Pagoda

Linh Ung pagoda is the well-known pagoda in Danang, is a place that is the intersection of mountain, sky, sea, creating a stunning landscape. The pagoda has an unique architecture , highlighted by a 67m Bodhisattva statue. The statue is one of the highest statues of Bodhisattva in Vietnam.

Linh Ung pagoda

Tien Sa beach

The Tien Sa beach is the well-known beach with the white sand and crystal water, incidented with the story of Ban Co peak. Coming here, you can soak yourself in the cool and clear water to chase away the fatigue of a long day. 

Tien Sa beach

Son Tra National Reserve

Visiting Ban Co peak, you should come to Son Tra National Reserve. There are many rare and precious fauna and flora species to live in, and become a home. Exploring the Nation Reserve of Son Tra, you have the opportunity to see mischievous monkeys climbing in the forest. 

Radar station on top of Son Tra

Ban Co peak, Son Tra Peninsula is one of the best destinations to visit in Danang. Tourists can see the panoramic view of the city, enjoy a fresh atmosphere and the natural beauty. If you are planning to go to Danang city, remember to take a trip to this stunning spot. 

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