Hai Van Gate (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Hai Van Gate, which sits atop its namesakemountain pass in central Vietnam, separating Da Nang city and Thua Thien-Hue province,has been recognised as a national relic.
The decision was made officially by the Ministry of Culture,Sports and Tourism.
Located 490m above sea level, Hai Van Gate is a relic withprofound historical, architectural and artistic value, connecting Da Nang’s LienChieu district with Thua Thien-Hue’s Phu Loc district.
The Hai Van Pass runs some 21km on the Bach Ma Range, which jutsinto the East Sea in central Vietnam.
The relic complex was built in 1826 under the rule of the Nguyen dynasty’sEmperor Minh Mang (1791-1841), who ordered the construction of multipledefensive structures on Hai Van Pass to protect the then-capital of imperial Vietnamin Hue. The structures included fortifications, store houses and cannon forts.
According to historical records, after building the complex,Emperor Minh Mang inscribed its name in Vietnamese - “Hai Van Quan” (Hai VanGate) - on one side of the gate facing Hue Imperial Citadel, and the words“Thien ha de nhat hung quan” (the world’s most marvelous wonder) on the otherside facing Da Nang.
The gate had been left in serious disrepair as neitheradministrations of Da Nang and Thua Thien-Hue took responsibility for itsmaintenance.
The Gate has grown to become a popular attraction among touristsas it offers stunning views of the surrounding water bodies and landscape.-VNA
The decision was made officially by the Ministry of Culture,Sports and Tourism.
Located 490m above sea level, Hai Van Gate is a relic withprofound historical, architectural and artistic value, connecting Da Nang’s LienChieu district with Thua Thien-Hue’s Phu Loc district.
The Hai Van Pass runs some 21km on the Bach Ma Range, which jutsinto the East Sea in central Vietnam.
The relic complex was built in 1826 under the rule of the Nguyen dynasty’sEmperor Minh Mang (1791-1841), who ordered the construction of multipledefensive structures on Hai Van Pass to protect the then-capital of imperial Vietnamin Hue. The structures included fortifications, store houses and cannon forts.
According to historical records, after building the complex,Emperor Minh Mang inscribed its name in Vietnamese - “Hai Van Quan” (Hai VanGate) - on one side of the gate facing Hue Imperial Citadel, and the words“Thien ha de nhat hung quan” (the world’s most marvelous wonder) on the otherside facing Da Nang.
The gate had been left in serious disrepair as neitheradministrations of Da Nang and Thua Thien-Hue took responsibility for itsmaintenance.
The Gate has grown to become a popular attraction among touristsas it offers stunning views of the surrounding water bodies and landscape.-VNA
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