Hai Van Pass - Explore the most beautiful pass in Vietnam
Along the length of the country, there are up to 150 passes of different sizes. But one of the most famous passes, which has entered many poems and music, and is even associated with the country's history is probably Hai Van Pass. Tourists on the journey to explore the Da Nang - Hue heritage road do not want to miss the opportunity to come here.
Hai Van Pass - The most majestic landscape in the world
National Highway 1A is the longest road running throughout Vietnam. Passing through countless places, rich and beautiful regions of the country, but perhaps the most majestic and impressive is still the Hai Van pass. Not only does it make a strong impression with its majestic natural scenery, this place also bears a deep impression in the country's long history.
Hai Van also has another name: Ai Van Pass (because at the top there is Hai Van Quan gate) or May Pass (because the top of the pass is covered with clouds). The pass is located at an altitude of 500m above sea level and lasts 20km, cutting across the Bach Ma mountain range. This is considered the boundary between Thua Thien - Hue province (in the North) and Da Nang City (in the South). Hai Van Pass is considered one of the 10 most beautiful coastal passes in the world and the most beautiful coastal pass in Vietnam.
Conquer the most beautiful coastal pass in Vietnam
The feeling that makes visitors excited when coming here is the feeling of conquest. Throughout 20km of this most beautiful coastal pass in Vietnam, there are U-shaped bends enough to make you "heart attack". But if you overcome the feeling of fear, you will get completely worthy results. The majestic, breathtaking and equally poetic natural scenery laid out before your eyes will be a real visual feast that no one wants to miss.
The pass road stands out among the vast majestic mountains with high mountains on one side and green forests on the other. The natural scenery truly deserves the title "The most majestic landscape in the world". From the top of the pass, travelers will see the panorama of Lang Co Bay, Da Nang City, Cham Island, Tien Sa port, Son Tra peninsula... appearing like a wonderful picture.
Visit Hai Van Quan
At the top of Hai Van Pass, there is also Hai Van Quan - one of the important gates built during the Tran Dynasty and a defensive military fortress for the Hue capital. Also from the location of this gate, King Le Thanh Tong was amazed by the beautiful nature and dedicated the six words "The most majestic hero in the world" which still remains in Hai Van Quan today.
"Hunting" clouds on Hai Van terrace
Hai Van terrace is said to be the most beautiful viewing location on the top of the pass. This is a check-in point that no one wants to miss and is also chosen by many couples as a location to have a lifetime wedding photo set. The terrain in this area is quite flat so it is very convenient to camp, hunt clouds, and catch the sunrise
Check in to the lonely pine tree
In addition to Hai Van terrace, the lonely pine tree is also an extremely poetic and romantic check-in spot. The pine tree grows about 2km from the top of the pass with wide foliage, behind is the immense sea and sky. Standing from this position, you can also see the poetic Lang Co Bay
Camp at Van village at the foot of the pass
One of the equally interesting experiences for young people when coming to Hai Van Pass is camping in Van Village nestled at the foot of the pass. This place is likened to a forgotten fairy because of its pristine, peaceful and equally poetic scenery.
From Hai Van Quan, go about 4km further and you will reach the ranger station. Opposite the station there is a small concrete road. Follow this road for about 1km and you will meet the train tracks at Hai Van Bac Station. Walk about 500m further and there will be a trail going down to the stream with a view looking straight up to Vom Don Ca Bridge - a place called "heaven's gate". The scenery here makes visitors feel like they are lost in a mysterious fairyland. And this will definitely be the backdrop for ravishing photos.
Watching the sky, clouds and water from Uncle Rua rock At the top of Hai Van Pass, there is a large natural rock shaped like a turtle, so it is named Turtle Rock. Because it is located at an altitude of 500m above sea level, standing here visitors will be able to see the whole picture of majestic forests and vast sea. Just raise the camera and you will immediately have amazing photos. In front of the cliff, there is a very chill cafe for visitors to stop and relax.
