Hai Van Quan has a spectacular transformation after major renovation

Di tích lịch sử Hải Vân Quan nhìn từ trên cao — Hai Van Quan historical site seen from above

Hai Van Quan was once seriously degraded.

Known as the most majestic pass, the old National Highway 1 connecting the North and South passing through the Hai Van Pass has long been a stop on a long journey.

Right at the hairpin bend separating the border of Thua Thien Hue and Da Nang City is the historical relic Hai Van Quan located on the mainland facing the sea.

This relic was built by the Nguyen Dynasty in the most dangerous position to control the North-South road and Da Nang Bay, with the function of military defense for the Hue citadel.

By 2021, the items of this famous relic were in a state of serious degradation. Many places were severely damaged due to the large number of visitors.

Lối đi, các khối nhà, tường bao quanh được tôn tạo lại — Walkways, blocks, and surrounding walls are restored.

By 2017, Hai Van Quan was recognized as a national monument. By 2021, after a long process of promoting procedures, the Da Nang government in coordination with Thua Thien Hue province agreed to implement a restoration project with a total cost of more than 40 billion VND.

According to the restoration project, the Hai Van Quan gate system will be restored according to the original vestiges of the Nguyen Dynasty under King Minh Mang in 1826, replacing the stone-paved gate floor, mortar system, and brick walls.

The system of bunkers from the war against France and America next to the relic is also preserved.

Experts and restoration units also expect to restore and renovate the building as close to its original state as possible. Items such as the headquarters, the arsenal, the positions of the fortress, the stone walls, the walkways, etc. were carefully consulted before starting the work.

Hai Van Quan was lively and majestic.

These days, although the project has not been officially completed, some places under restoration have created conditions for visitors to visit.

Inside the buildings, workers are still on duty to complete the final tasks.

Compared to the desolate, ruined image of the past, Hai Van Quan is now a living relic with stone walls and majestic entrance gates.

Lối đi dẫn vào phía sau với hai bên là các công trình ở các giai đoạn lịch sử khác nhau — The walkway leading to the back is lined with buildings from different historical periods.

The use of appropriate materials is evident at a glance. Walls, roof tiles, wooden gates… are cleverly crafted to blend into the overall landscape.

Although the construction items are newly renovated, they still have an old, ancient feeling.

The beautifully restored Hai Van Quan has also attracted a large number of tourists to take photos and check in on the natural scenery at the top of the pass, combined with exploring historical relics, including a large number of foreign visitors.