Hai Van Pass is considered one of the most beautiful passes in the world. With magnificent and majestic beauty, this place is a challenge for many adventurers who are passionate about exploring.
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1. Where is Hai Van Pass? How long is Hai Van Pass?
Traveling to Da Nang Hue, you cannot ignore the road that many tourists always want to conquer, which is Hai Van Pass. The pass is located along the length of Hai Van Mountain, being the boundary between the two provinces of Thua Thien Hue and Da Nang, 80km from Hue City and 20km from Da Nang City. The pass is 500m high above sea level and has a length of about 20km.
Hai Van Pass is a road that many young people want to conquer
Hai Van Pass is one of the most beautiful coastal passes in the world, a masterpiece of nature bestowed on Vietnam. The image of dangerous but beautiful roads with majestic mountains has entered Vietnamese poetry.
Hai Van Pass with majestic beauty
2. History of Hai Van Pass
Hai Van Pass was formerly known as Ai Van Pass because there is a gate located on the top of the pass. After that, the pass was renamed May Pass because it was hidden at the foot of the clouds. According to recorded history, before 1306, Hai Van Pass belonged to two chau (name of an administrative unit) O and Ri of the Champa Kingdom.
Later, when proposing to Princess Huyen Tran, King Che Man gave these two chau as a wedding gift. In 1402, after the Ho Dynasty invaded Champa, the Hai Van Pass from the boundary of the two countries became the land of Dai Ngu.
Hai Van Pass was formerly known as Ai Van Pass
During the French colonial period, although the Hai Van Pass road was built, it was still very narrow, dangerous, and usually has wild animals and robbers, so the French built a railway running the whole length of the Hai Van Pass.
Today, Hai Van Pass Tunnel to ensure convenience for North-South traffic has been completed. Although there is Hai Van Pass Tunnel, many tourists still want to come here to visit and conquer the most dangerous road in Vietnam.
Hai Van Pass has today become a famous sightseeing spot
3. Hai Van Pass is the most dangerous, beautiful and enchanting road in Vietnam
The road to conquer Hai Van Pass is not easy with winding roads along the mountainside. Hai Van Pass stands out among the big forest, like a silk strip crossing the foot of the clouds, like a fairyland.
Standing from Hai Van pass, visitors can zoom out into the distance with one side of the majestic mountains, the other side is the immense sea, all blending together, creating a magnificent natural picture.
Although Hai Van Pass is dangerous, it makes many tourists fall in love with the way back
4. The top of Hai Van Pass – a unique Scenery watching spot
The closer you get to the top of Hai Van Pass, the more you will be overwhelmed by the beautiful natural scenery here. The sound of the mountains and forests, the chill of the wind and the mist will make you feel interesting and unforgettable.
Standing from the top of Hai Van Pass, looking to the south, you will see the bustling, modern city of Da Nang, see Tien Sa Port, Cu Lao Cham, and Son Tra Peninsula. Looking to the North, you will see fishing villages, Lang Co Bay with emerald green beaches.
Taking a photo at Hai Van Pass
5. Places to visit, taking photos at Hai Van Pass cannot be ignored
5.1. Hai Van Frontier Gate
Hai Van Pass is located on the top of Hai Van Pass. Overcoming the dangerous roads to get to this place, you will be able to see the whole Hai Van Pass in sight.
This gate was built during the Tran Dynasty, about 6m high, with a very large arch, above it with an observatory. The gate was built very firmly, through rain and wind, ups and downs, to this day, Hai Van Frontier Gate is still standing. Traveling to Hue Da Nang, you definitely cannot ignore this place.
From Hai Van Frontier Gate, you can enjoy the panoramic view of Hai Van Pass in Da Nang
5.2. Van village is nestled at the foot of the pass
Van village is a small village located separately from Da Nang, right at the foot of Hai Van Pass. You can bring food and camping gear to picnic with friends. Van village has many places for you to hold a barbecue or camp overnight.
Van village is suitable for picnic activities, overnight picnics
5.3. North Hai Van Station
From Hai Van Gate, you move another 4km to the ranger station and then follow the concrete road for another 1km to reach North Hai Van Station. This place is enough for you to delight in “virtual life” photography. However, there will still be trains running on the tracks, so be careful when taking pictures.
North Hai Van Station gives you beautiful pictures
5.4. Don Ca Arch Bridge
Like North Hai Van Station, Don Ca Arch Bridge is famous for its wild and strange beauty. After moving to North Hai Van Station, you go a little further to reach the Don Ca Arch Bridge. The path is quite steep and small, you should pay attention.
You will have the photos of a lifetime with the Don Ca arch bridge
5.5. Lonely Tree lying alone on Hai Van pass
Lonely Tree is a familiar image to anyone who has the opportunity to go down Hai Van Pass. Regardless of the angle, you can rest assured that you will have sparkling pictures with this tree. You can also take advantage of a break at a nearby pub. However, it is necessary to pay attention to safety because this place has many cars passing by.
Lonely Tree is a familiar image to many visitors going to Hai Van Pass
5.6. Turtle Rock embraces the beauty of the poetic Da Nang seascape
This is an extremely hot place to take photos Hai Van Pass. From the top of Turtle Rock, you can see the whole beautiful scenery of Da Nang Beach and get “virtual life” photos with many likes.
Turtle Rock with a panoramic view of the charming mountain water
5.7. “Death” U-corner
Although the name sounds a bit scary, this is also a place to help you get beautiful photos. However, because there is a lot of traffic, it is a bend, so when taking photos, please pay attention to safety.
The U-shaped corner brings extremely “quality” photos
5.8. The Turtle Stone Cafe
This cafe is a favorite place for many young people. If you have come to Turtle Rock, please stop by the shop to enjoy a cup of coffee.
This cafe is a favorite place for many young people
6. Where to stay near Hai Van Pass?
To conveniently move to Hai Van Pass as well as visit many Danang tourist attractions and Hue, you can book a hotel room in Da Nang or Hue. To have the most complete resort experience, you should choose Vinpearl Hotel Hue or Vinpearl Danang.
6.1. Vinpearl Hotel Da Nang
Vinpearl Da Nang has many 5-star facilities, satisfying many visitors:
- Located in a prime location, in the center of Da Nang City, near the airport, easy to move to famous attractions.
- Luxurious resort room, fully equipped, romantic beach view.
- Super large outdoor pool, with a separate pool for children.
- 5-star standard spa with unique relaxation treatments.
- Luxury restaurant and bar system, serving the best quality food.
Vinpearl Da Nang meets the needs of luxury and quality resorts for tourists
6.2. Hue Vinpearl Hotel
Only 76.6km from Hai Van Pass, about 1 hour and 38 minutes to travel, Vinpearl Hotel Hue is the ideal choice for many travelers. Besides, Vinpearl Hotel Hue also offers world-class 5-star standard facilities:
- Designed in a luxurious, sophisticated and perfect neoclassical architectural style.
- Modern 4-season swimming pool with city view from above.
- The system of rooms is luxurious, fully equipped.
- Sky bar high floor with many delicious food and drinks.
- Restaurant system with royal and aristocratic style experiences.
