The Hai Van Pass lies between Thua Thien-Hue province and Da Nang city in central Vietnam. It is around 20 kilometres in length and around 496 metres above sea level.
A tortuous road along the pass. (Photo: VNA)
A hairpin turn on the pass (Photo: VNA)
The pass has high mountains one side, and cliff and sea the other side (Photo: VNA)
Hai Van Pass has become one of the most challenging roads for drivers. (Source: VNA)
A turtle-shaped mountain viewed from the Hai Van Pass (Photo: VNA)
The Hai Van Quan (Hai Van Gate), built by the Nguyen Dynasty in 1826 to protect the Hue Citadel and safeguard Da Nang beaches, has become a favourite tourism destination. (Photo: VNA)
A tourist is taking photo of Da Nang city from the watch-tower on the peak of Hai Van Pass (Source: VNA)
Hai Van Gate, which sits atop its namesake mountain pass in central Vietnam, separating Da Nang city and Thua Thien-Hue province, has been recognised as a national relic.
A certificate recognising Hai Van Quan (Hai Van Gate) as a national relic site was granted to authorities of central Thua Thien-Hue province and Da Nang city during a ceremony on May 24.
The Hai Van Pass lies on the border of Thua Thien-Hue province and Da Nang city in central Vietnam. It is 21 kilometres in length and around 496 metres above sea level.