The Hai Van Pass is a spectacular landscape located between Hue and Da Nang provinces. With its scenic mountain-like terrain and breathtaking views, it's rightfully called 'the most majestic landscape in the country'. Admiring the beauty of this mountain-like cloud-viewing destination is on many tourists’ bucket list.
As you travel the road between Da Nang city and Thua Thien Hue province, you'll come across Hai Van pass. The pass adds a note to Hue's natural beauty besides Lang Co Bay and Tam Giang lagoon. These sightseeing spots showcase not only the central region's charm with their beautiful scenery but also tell stories about Vietnamese culture and history.
The Hai Van Pass links Da Nang City and Thua Thien Hue Province. It's surrounded by the grand mountains and woods of Bach Ma National Park. It's lovely landscape features lush green mountains on one side and the alluring blue sea on the other. Therefore, Vietnamese travellers have called it Thien ha de nhat ky quan (The most beautiful landscape in the country).
Besides the name Hai Van, this place is also known as Ai Van, in reference to the gate at the top of the pass. In addition, tourists often call this pass 'The Cloud Pass' because most of the time it is covered in clouds. The pass lengthens for 20km. At the altitude of 500 m above the sea level, the scenery is extremely fascinating. Although today the Hai Van tunnel has been in use, which is safer and reduces transfer time, the irresistible beauty of Hai Van pass still attracts tourist travel to. Young people even conquer it by motorbike.
In addition to the tricky mountain road, the Hai Van pass area is a lively area with stunning and magical views. Tourists love capturing the beauty of places like Cu Rua Island, Bac Hai Van Station, the Don Ca Bridge, and the Tau Gay Doi on Lang Co beach. These are all nearby attractions you should visit and enjoy near the Hai Van Pass.
The landscapes of Hai Van, both in Da Nang and Thua Thien Hue, are stunning natural beauty. In addition to that, descending from the pass, you can admire Lang Co Bay. You will be surprised by the ethereal beauty this destination can offer.
If standing alone, Hai Van pass itself is just a normal pass. However, when it is set to stand beside neighbouring destinations like the majestic Bach Ma National Park, Lang Co beach, Da Nang blue seas, it becomes so stunning. Below photographs can not describe all the wonderful sights but partly can show you how lovely nature is.
Tourists conquer the Turtle Rock with panoramic mountain views
Hai Van Bac Station is a stopover on the north-south railway
Humbly leaning on the foot of the Hai Van pass, the Don Ca arched bridge has a pure beauty
Backpackers conquer Hai Van pass by motorbike
With fascinating beauty and fresh nature, Hai Van Pass deserves to be an attraction on your travel route to Central Vietnam. If you're planning a trip to Hue or Da Nang, see more in our travel guides.
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