Ban Co Peak: Touching the Sky

Ban Co Peak is the highest point of Monkey Mountain, and reaching it feels like an achievement in itself. The road to the peak is not for the faint-hearted – it’s a steep, narrow trail that winds through the thick forest. But trust me, the journey is worth it.

Once I arrived at the peak, I was greeted with what felt like a 360-degree view of the world below. The city of Da Nang, with its bustling streets, seemed so small from this height, while the coastline and the islands on the horizon stretched endlessly before me. The feeling of standing so high above everything was humbling and exhilarating at the same time.

Ban Co Peak is named after an ancient legend about two deities who played a chess game on the summit. Legend has it that one deity got so frustrated after losing the game that he stomped his foot and flew away, leaving the chessboard behind. A stone chessboard has been placed at the peak in honor of this story, and I found myself taking a moment to enjoy the legend while basking in the beauty of the surrounding nature.

The air at the top of Ban Co was incredibly refreshing, and I took a deep breath as I gazed out at the endless blue of the South China Sea. Up here, everything felt peaceful, and I knew that this moment would stay with me long after I left Monkey Mountain.Read more