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Cloud hunting at Ban Co peak where billionaire Bill Gates visited on Son Tra mountain

TH (according to Tuoi Tre) March 11, 2024 18:25

Ban Co Peak on Son Tra Mountain, where technology billionaire Bill Gates visited on the evening of March 6 during his vacation in Da Nang, is one of the favorite cloud hunting spots for many people.

Toàn cảnh đỉnh Bàn Cờ trên núi Sơn Trà, Đà Nẵng - Ảnh: HỒNG HUY
Panoramic view of Ban Co peak on Son Tra mountain, Da Nang

Ban Co Peak on Son Tra Peninsula has long been one of the "check-in" spots attracting tourists when visiting Da Nang city.

In recent days, after the news that billionaire Bill Gates had just visited and had tea and chatted here during his vacation in Da Nang, this place has attracted even more tourists.

Located at an altitude of more than 700m above sea level and only a few kilometers from the city center, Ban Co is a place where visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Da Nang city. On days with little fog, visitors can sit and watch the sunset and see the city lights come on.

More specifically, at certain times of the year, this place has thick fog, creating an exciting feeling for visitors.

When moving from an altitude of 400m and above, the fog begins to thicken. Along the way to the top, both sides of the primeval forest appear and disappear in the misty fog.

Tượng ông Tiên với thế cờ tướng nan giải trên đỉnh Bàn Cờ - Ảnh: TRƯỜNG TRUNG
Statue of a Fairy with a difficult chess game on top of a Chessboard
Một điểm check-in mà du khách thích thú trên núi - Ảnh: TRƯỜNG TRUNG
A check-in spot that tourists enjoy on the mountain

Moving in the fog, visibility ahead is less than 10m so vehicles must stick close to the center of the road and move very slowly.

Mr. Dang Nam, a resident of Son Tra district, said that what makes many of his friends excited when they come here to visit is that it only takes about 10 minutes for tourists to see the fog in Da Nang.

This is the point where it is easy to see the changes in climate and weather.

"On sunny days, the road to Ban Co peak is shaded by trees.

Sometimes it's sunny on the street, but here it's cloudy with temperatures like in Dalat.

On foggy days, it gives a mysterious, magical feeling. This is something that is not easy to find on the coastal strip of land," said Mr. Nam.

Từ độ cao 400m trở lên, đường núi Sơn Trà hay có sương mù - Ảnh: TRƯỜNG TRUNG
From an altitude of 400m or more, Son Tra mountain road is often foggy.
Rất nhiều điểm dừng chân trên đường khám phá đỉnh núi Sơn Trà - Ảnh: TRƯỜNG TRUNG
Many stops on the way to explore Son Tra mountain peak
Du khách dừng nghỉ chân tại một quán nước trên núi. Nơi đây thường thu hút người dân và du khách đến ngắm bình minh và hoàng hôn - Ảnh: TRƯỜNG TRUNG
Tourists stop to rest at a tea shop on the mountain. This place often attracts locals and tourists to watch the sunrise and sunset.
Bay giữa thiên nhiên hùng vĩ - Ảnh: HỒNG HUY
Fly in the middle of majestic nature
Một cây cổ thụ trên núi ẩn hiện trong vẻ đẹp ma mị của ngọn núi mù sương - Ảnh: TRƯỜNG TRUNG
An ancient tree on the mountain appears and disappears in the mysterious beauty of the misty mountain.
Xe cộ di chuyển lên đỉnh Bàn Cờ trong làn sương mù dày đặc - Ảnh: TRƯỜNG TRUNG
Vehicles move up to Ban Co peak in thick fog

There is only one way to the top of Ban Co.

The road to Ban Co peak is very beautiful. Vehicles of all types can go directly to the top by declaring at the guard stations.

Previously, there were many ways to go to Ban Co peak. However, recently, there has been heavy rain in the Central region, causing landslides on some roads, so now there is only one way for cars to go to this peak.

Visitors can choose to go on Yet Kieu Street, then turn up the mountain by the road on the left of the Naval Region 3 Command. The road to Ban Co Peak must pass through a guard station. At the same time, visitors can stop to rest and hunt clouds at many places such as radar stations, Son Tra reading station, Vong Canh house...

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Cloud hunting at Ban Co peak where billionaire Bill Gates visited on Son Tra mountain