Ngang Pass, A Famous Pass That Has Entered Vietnamese Poetry: Visiting the land of Quang Binh, visitors can not only discover the rich vegetation, the magnificent cave system but also learn about a famous pass that has entered poetry and music, which is Ngang Pass.
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I. Ngang Pass winding between a piece of a blue sky of natural mountains and forests
Ngang Pass is considered the border between Quang Binh and Ha Tinh Provinces with a total length of about 6km, the highest place of about 250m. The pass part of Quang Binh Province is located in the territory of Quang Dong Commune, Quang Trach District. Here, the pass also plays an important role in connecting traffic and opening the economy.
Ngang Pass is considered the boundary between Quang Binh and Ha Tinh provinces
Besides, Ngang Pass also holds in itself important historical values that you should learn when coming here. At the top of the pass, there is a relic of Hoanh Son Quan built during the reign of King Minh Mang (1883) and at the foot of the pass, there is a shrine to Mother Lieu Hanh.
If you come here early in the morning or at sunset, the white clouds drifting around the top of the mountain make you like to sink into the mist of the world. When you look at the whole mountain and forest, you will see the vast sea, sparkling silver in the distance. It can be said that Ngang Pass is a destination where you can immerse yourself in a piece of a clear blue sky of majestic nature.
The white clouds drifting around the top of the mountain
II. Attractions in Ngang Pass in Quang Binh
1. Hoanh Son Quan
After passing thousands of stone steps curving along the mountainside, you will reach the “Gate of Heaven – Hoanh Son Quan”. The relic of Hoanh Son Quan was a brick and stone gate built from stone in 1833 under the reign of King Minh Mang to control the passage of the pass. If you stand from here, you can freely admire the vast landscape of sky and earth and the immense sea, stretching to the top, rich villages and houses winding around at the foot of Hoanh Son.
Hoanh Son Quan
2. Mother Goddess Lieu Hanh Temple
The temple with a total area of nearly 350 m² was built of stone, brick, and lime, but still has an architectural system showing the aesthetics of ancient East Asia. The temple has a mountain back structure, facing the sea. Behind the temple area is the Hoanh Son Mountain Range, in front is the freshwater lake of Quang Dong Commune, facing the sea. If you go from the outside to the inside, you will see the three-way gate, the screen, the two unicorn heads in front of the shrine, Front Temple, and Behind Temple.
Mother Goddess Lieu Hanh Temple
As the years go by, Quang Binh emerges as an attractive destination for tourists. This is absolutely an interesting and suitable place for those who like adventure and learn about the national cultural identity of Vietnam. Hopefully, the article will bring useful information for your upcoming trip to discover Ngang Pass in Quang Binh.
