Co Tien mountain about 200m high in the north of Nha Trang city is an ideal camping spot, giving you a panoramic view of the coastal city from above.
Visitors to Nha Trang, follow Pham Van Dong street to the north, to Duong De area will see Co Tien mountain range in Vinh Hoa ward, made up of 3 adjacent peaks, from 200 m high to more than 300 m. The destination is about 10 km from the city center, often frequented by coastal people to climb mountains to exercise or camp overnight, watching the city light up.
Duc Hieu, born in 1998 from Quang Tri, had a camping trip to Co Tien mountain with his friends at the end of October. He shared that the way to Co Tien mountain is not too difficult, children can also follow adults to climb the mountain. , it takes about 30-45 minutes from the foot of the mountain to the camping spot on the top of No. 1. For those who are new to climbing the mountain for the first time or need more time to rest, it can take about 2 hours to arrive.
The landscape on the way to Co Tien mountain. Photo: DucHieumedia
On the way to the mountain, you will encounter many kinds of low shrubs, not many big trees or small streams like other places. The most difficult part of the journey is the way to the top of 2 because there is a steep slope, the climber must cling to the rocks on the mountain and then step carefully, and the way to the top 1 will be "easier to breathe", suitable for climbers. amateur mountain. Many people often choose the top number 1 to lower their tents because this place has many flat lands and the landscape is quite beautiful.
Duc Hieu departs the trip from 2pm to be able to watch the sunset on the top of the mountain. You and your friends bring tents, cooking utensils, and then prepare more fresh food, drinking water... to light a barbecue in the evening on a flat land, overlooking the city center. However, the day he went to Nha Trang, there was light rain, so when he arrived at the campsite, it was already around 5 pm. If you depart later and arrive at the mountain at night, you will need a flashlight to find your way.
"It's very nice to watch the city light up at night, but due to light rain, it's quite cold and foggy, flying in dense waves, making visibility limited, sometimes not seeing the city below," Hieu said. said it was still a memorable experience for him anyway.
Nha Trang city lights up shimmering at night, the view from the top 1, Co Tien mountain. Photo: DucHieumedia
Regarding the cost, if you go on your own, have a tent available, it will cost about 200,000-300,000 VND, and if you need a guide, serve the tent and food and drink, take pictures, park the car and go up. The travel schedule will cost about 700,000 VND/person.
Duc Hieu has been studying and working in Nha Trang City for 5 years and loves the city very much. Hieu's day will begin by catching the sunrise on the sea, then stopping on the sidewalk to drink coffee under the shade of cool trees before starting to work. His afternoon passed by climbing Co Tien mountain to exercise, exercise and relieve stress. And at night after work, he likes to drive to the beach at night, enjoying the cool breeze.
For him, Nha Trang is a place worth living, the weather is pleasant, the rain is favorable and windy, the pace of life is peaceful and not too busy.
Nha Trang day is foggy and cloudy. Photo: DucHieumedia
