After billionaire Bill Gates made a stop there, Ban Co Peak has become a popular attraction for both domestic and international tourists.
According to the Da Nang Department of Tourism, alongside new offerings such as the Danang food tour, water entertainment activities, and the International Lion Dance Festival, the city plans to introduce a tea-tasting tour at Ban Co Peak (Son Tra Peninsula, Son Tra District) in 2025. This is the location where Bill Gates visited and enjoyed tea in the late earlier afternoon in March this year.
Speaking to reporters, the Management Board of Son Tra Peninsula and Da Nang Tourist Beaches (the Board) shared that after the visit of American billionaire Bill Gates, Ban Co Peak gained even more popularity, drawing a large number of visitors both locally and internationally. Bill Gates’ tea-tasting experience has sparked curiosity and a desire to experience the same among tourists, which prompted the Board to propose a tea-tasting tour to the Department of Tourism.
Ban Co Peak on Son Tra Peninsula is crowded with tourists after billionaire Bill Gates came to enjoy tea. Photo: Thanh Hien.
The tea-tasting tour will be organized at Ban Co Peak, with specific time slots designed for an intimate tea experience with fewer people, ensuring it doesn’t affect other visitors. This tour is aimed at high-quality tourists who are passionate about unique experiences, cultural exploration, and tea ceremonies.
The Board has already outlined a plan and is awaiting feedback from the Department of Tourism and other governmental authorities to finalize the details. “Once complete, we will release the tour schedule, the number of guests allowed, costs, and other specifics,” a representative from the Board shared.
According to the Da Nang Department of Tourism, this will be one of the city’s breakthrough products for next year, targeting high-end tourists who are interested in cultural experiences, which aligns with the city’s tourism strategy.
Son Tra Peninsula is Da Nang’s green lung, and Ban Co Peak, standing 700 meters above sea level, is considered the roof of the city. From the peak, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Da Nang and the vast ocean. At the top, there is a statue of a celestial figure sitting in contemplation in front of a chessboard.
Standing from the top of Ban Co, you can see the whole city below. Photo: Thanh Hien.
In March this year, billionaire Bill Gates visited Da Nang. After choosing to stay at a hotel on the peninsula, he and his girlfriend traveled to Ban Co Peak to enjoy the scenery and sip tea from the afternoon until evening.
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