The Management Board of Son Tra Peninsula and Da Nang tourist beaches, the unit assigned to organize the tour, said that after billionaire Bill Gates' tea-tasting and sightseeing trip in March, Ban Co peak became more famous, attracting many domestic and foreign tourists. The billionaire's tea-tasting "aroused curiosity", making many tourists want to have a similar experience, so the unit consulted the Department of Tourism to build a tea-tasting tour.
During his visit to Ban Co Peak, billionaire Bill Gates sat drinking tea, chatting with tea artisan Hoang Anh Suong, watching Da Nang City at sunset and the lights at Ong Tien chessboard area. After Bill Gates visited and enjoyed tea here, Ban Co Peak attracted more visitors.
With the launch of tea tour on Ban Co peak, the city promises to bring visitors new and unforgettable experiences.
This tour is part of the nature discovery products of the campaign "Da Nang, a new journey of discovery". Joining the tour, visitors can also see the rare red-shanked douc langur in Son Tra peninsula.
During the tour, visitors will experience how the wealthy class in the past made and enjoyed tea; introduced to tea making tools, how to choose teapots, cups, and water; how to brew, pour, and how to serve or enjoy tea under the guidance of the artisan.
Bill Gates' appearance has raised curiosity about this tour.
Guests are arranged a private tea-drinking time with few people to fully experience and avoid affecting other visitors. This product is aimed at high-end customers who like to experience culture and tea ceremony. The management board said it is building a plan and consulting with agencies. "After the policy is agreed upon, specific steps will be taken to form a tea-drinking tour," the board representative shared.
This is considered one of the strategic steps to raise the level of Da Nang tourism and attract high-end tourists.
Vietnam's tea culture has a long history, tea is not only a refreshing drink but also an indispensable part of Vietnamese rituals, festivals and social activities. Vietnam, along with China, Japan and Sri Lanka, is considered one of the cradles of world tea culture. With a long history, diverse culture and vast ancient tea forests, Vietnam is proud to possess a unique tea culture, imbued with national identity. Each cup of tea is not only a drink, but also a story, a meaningful cultural experience. Vietnam has vast ancient tea forests in the provinces of Ha Giang, Son La, Yen Bai, Lai Chau, with tea trees 500-600 years old.
Ban Co Peak is 700 m above sea level, the highest point of Son Tra Peninsula and is considered the "roof" of Da Nang. From the top of the mountain, visitors can admire the panoramic view of the sea and Da Nang city. This is also a tourist attraction that attracts many tourists. The road to the top of the mountain is winding, where visitors can experience the natural landscape of Son Tra Peninsula.
