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12-03-2024

Tourists flocked to Ban Co peak after Bill Gates’ visit

After Bill Gates had a tea party on Ban Co peak of Da Nang city during a 4-day trip, hundreds of people and tourists flocked here to visit the site. 

Located 10 km away from the city, Ban Co Peak (Chessboard Peak) in one of the top coastal cities of Central Vietnam – Da Nang City – is blessed by a picturesque landscape filled with vast mountains, lucious forests, and tranquil oceans. Besides the enchanting and attractive natural scenery, Ban Co mountain peak also contains extremely unique legendary tales. 

Tourists flocked to Ban Co peak after Bill Gates' visit

The sunset scene at Ban Co peak is full of amazement.

It is the highest place in the entire city area, Ban Co Peak is affectionately named by the locals as “the roof of Da Nang”. This tourist hub is loved by travelers and residents because of the cooling air and a panoramic view of the city that can be seen from above.

Tourists flocked to Ban Co peak after Bill Gates' visit

Artisan Hoang Anh Suong took a commemorative photo with billionaire Bill Gates, his girlfriend and a nun on top of Ban Co (Photo: Dantri Newspaper).

With a mystic view, tourists flocked to the site to experience what made the billionaire himself choose to visit. Fortunately, the weather is nice enough for those who come succeed with marvelous photos.  

Tourists flocked to Ban Co peak after Bill Gates' visit

Many international tourists also come here to take pictures of the site.

Tourists flocked to Ban Co peak after Bill Gates' visit

The landscape of the Ban Co peak visiting area.

With 700 meters high from the sea level, on top of the mountain, tourists and residents are able to withhold the miraculous sight of Da Nang City. Therefore, Ban Co peak is chosen by many people to visit and enjoy the fresh, clean atmosphere. 

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