On August 1, Thua Thien Hue Province and Danang City officially reopened Hai Van Gate - a national relic nestled on Hai Van Pass connecting the two localities, welcoming visitors after more than two years of upgrade.
The restoration project has given Hai Van Quan a new, spacious and majestic appearance while still retaining its ancient features - Photos: Courtesy of Hue Monuments Conservation Centre
On the first day of reopening, Hai Van Gate located on the top of Hai Van Pass attracted more than 1,200 visitors, domestic and foreign alike, enjoying the majestic scenery as well as capturing memorable moments.
Hai Van Gate was built by King Minh Mang in 1826, aiming at controlling the vital North-South road and protecting Danang’s Bay and Hue Citadel.
Located at an altitude of 490m above sea level, Hai Van Gate was once a solid military fortress with a system of ramparts, forts and cannons.
However, after nearly 200 years, this site had gradually fallen into disrepair. In 2017 Hai Van Gate was recognized as a national relic and in 2021, local authorities started to upgrade the relic with a budget of more than VND40 billion.
Visitors can admire the relic’s main gate built with bricks, stone walls, and the majestic Chinese characters that mean “Hai Van Gate” - Photo: Courtesy of Hue Monuments Conservation Centre
The site was upgrade based on Nguyen Dynasty architecture, combined with archaeological remains and documentary photos - Photo: Courtesy of Hue Monuments Conservation Centre
Inside the relic is used to be a place to store weapons as well as a resting place for soldiers. The system of walls, fortresses, and bunkers from the wars is also preserved - Photo: Courtesy of Hue Monuments Conservation Centre
Hai Van Gate is attractive thanks to not only its unique architecture but also the surrounding majestic natural scenery - Photo: Courtesy of Hue Monuments Conservation Centre
From this location, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the poetic Lang Co Bay, Danang City’s Bay and the green Son Tra Peninsula - Photo: Courtesy of Hue Monuments Conservation Centre
Many tourists check in at Hai Van Gate on the morning of August 1, 2024 - Photo: Courtesy of Hue Monuments Conservation Centre