Vietnam Hai Van Pass

Hai Van Pass is located on a high mountain of the Truong Son mountain range which divides the country’s territory from the western border area to the coast so Hai Van Pass is regarded as a natural boundary between Thua Thien Hue and Danang.

Hai Van Pass is more than 20km long. The road through the pass was built during the French regime. Due to the complex terrain, relatively high slope, winding road with many dangerously winding sections and eroding in the rainy season so before the Hai Van Tunnel was built put into practice, Hai Van Pass is the most dangerous Pass in Vietnam, especially for the drivers and passengers going through this area.

Hai Van Pass is seen from above 

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Although dangerous, Hai Van Pass is considered as the most poetic, majestic and magnificent Pass in Vietnam because one side is the vast blue and deep sea and the other is the mountains with extremely spectacular view. That’s why in the 15th century, after visiting this place, Le Thanh Tong King called this Pass as “the most beautiful wonder.” This name was carved on the stone gate on top of the pass by Minh Mang Pass.

Hai Van Pass has an exotic beauty 

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Since June 2005, Hai Van Tunnel was completed and go into practice, which makes the transportation between Hue and Danang become more convenient and secure. So this place was invested to be the travel path. The rest stop on the pass was also built for visitors to rest, relax when having sightseeing on the pass.

Lang Co fishing village has picturesque beauty 

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The landscape in front of Hai Van Tunnel 

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There are just a few people travelling in this pass. They travel only by motorbike and vehicles which are not allowed to go into the tunnel. With relatively good road and majestic, poetic scenery as well as a famous Pass with centuries-old history, Hai Van Pass attracts people who are keen on travelling.

A milestone in the Hai Van Pass 

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Seen from the pass in the south, Danang looks modern and glittering with the high buildings, factories on the coast, shining like a jewel on the East Sea. In the North of the Pass, Lap An and Lang Co fishing village (located in Thua Thien Hue province) have a peaceful view. The spacious house reflects on the sea with the pristine white sand dunes stretching to the horizon and white clouds. All make a poetic picture that visitors can’t say anything…