(TTH Portals) - Having been renovated since August 1, 2024, Hai Van Gate will be opened. Particularly, the admission is free until an appropriate price is applied.
Hai Van Gate is located on the top of Hai Van pass. The area jointly managed by Lang Co townlet, Phu Loc district, Thua Thien Hue province and Hoa Hiep Bac ward, Lien Chieu district, Danang city.
Hai Van Gate was built under Tran dynasty and was renovated under Nguyen dynasty (Emperor Minh Mang’s reign, 1826). The words “Hai Van Quan” (Hai Van Gate) was engraved on the gate facing Thua Thien while “Thien ha de nhat hung quan” (the best place of interest in the world) can be found on the side towards Quang Nam province. “Minh Menh that nien cat nhat tao” which means constructing under the reign of Minh Menh Emperor (1826) was noted on a corner.
Situated on the top of Hai Van pass, Hai Van Gate was a military headquarters whose cultural and historical values are recognized. This famous place of interest also contributes to local tourism development.
At an altitude of 490km, Hai Van Gate consists of military structures such as fortress, warehouse, cannon, etc. Under the reign of Nguyen dynasty, Hai Van Gate was an important entrance to Hue ancient capital. Therefore, Nguyen dynasty gathered force and weapons in Hai Van Gate. According to Dai Nam Thuc Luc, the royal dynasty had four Huu Sai teams and 2 Ung Sai teams transport weapons to Hai Van Gate.
Hai Van gate will be opened for free from August 1, 2024
On April 14, 2017, Hai Van Gate was recognized as a national relic on Decision No.1531/QD-BVHTTDL.
On December 19, 2021, the project on conserving, renovating and promoting values of Hai Van Gate was kicked off by Hue Monuments Conservation Center and Danang city’s Culture and Sports Department. The amount invested was VND 42 billion which was equally shared by Danang city and Thua Thien Hue province.
On July 25, 2023, the People’s Committee of Thua Thien Hue province granted Decision No. 1779/QD-UBND on approving the modification of the project on conserving, renovating and promoting values of Hai Van Gate.
