Many new amenities when visiting Hai Van Quan National Monument

On December 21, the People's Committee of Da Nang City and the People's Committee of Thua Thien Hue Province will hold a ceremony to announce the completion of the Hai Van Quan National Monument Conservation, Restoration and Promotion Project, after more than 3 years of implementation. This is a great effort from both localities that are currently jointly managing, preserving and owning the Hai Van Quan National Monument.

Hai Van Quan National Monument seen from above

Hai Van Quan relic was built in 1826, is a military fortification guarding the top of Hai Van pass right on the border between Thua Thien Hue province and Da Nang city today (formerly the border between Thua Thien and Quang Nam prefectures).

Hai Van Quan relic was ranked as a National Monument by the Ministry of Culture, Sports andTourism in Decision No. 1531/QD-BVHTTDL dated April 14, 2017; located in two areas: Lang Co town (Phu Loc district, Thua Thien Hue province) and Hoa Hiep Bac ward (Lien Chieu district, Da Nang city).

This is a relic with many historical and architectural values. The north side of Hai Van Quan gate facing Thua Thien-Hue has 3 words "Hai Van Quan", the south side facing Da Nang city has "Thien ha de nhat hung quan". This is not only an important defensive position of the southern gateway of Hue Citadel but also a very famous scenic spot of Vietnam .

The project to preserve, restore and promote the value of Hai Van Quan relic was started on December 19, 2021 at Hai Van Quan relic. With the aim of preserving and promoting the value of national historical and cultural relics; contributing to the socio-economic development of Thua Thien Hue province and Da Nang city. The total area of ​​the project is about ^6,500m2 , is a Group C project, type of civil works, level III, with a total investment of more than 42 billion VND, of which Da Nang city budget is 50%, Thua Thien Hue province budget is 50% of the total investment.

After 3 years of restoration, the Project to Preserve, Restore and Promote the Value of Hai Van Quan Monument has been completed and officially opened to visitors. The restoration and completion of Hai Van Quan National Monument has a very important meaning, especially for promoting the value of the monument and heritage in the socio-economic development of the two provinces of Thua Thien Hue and Da Nang city.

According to the record, after being restored, the tourist attraction has a guide board and information about the relic in Vietnamese and English to serve visitors who want to learn about the history of the construction. At the main entrance, visitors can visit Hai Van Quan using a 3D digital map: just use a smartphone connected to the check-in board with an NFC chip (short-range wireless technology) at the tourist attraction, visitors can access 9 important locations of Hai Van Quan and explore according to their preferences.

To ensure the safety of people and tourists visiting and enjoying the most majestic pass, the management unit has installed many guide signs, fire prevention and fighting systems, signs indicating the way up and down the relic, and warning signs for people and tourists in areas with dangerous heights and slippery areas due to fog and rain.

According to a representative of the Department of Culture and Sports of Da Nang City, during the period when tickets are not sold, the units directly managing the relic are the Hue Monuments Conservation Center and the People's Committee of Lien Chieu District, Da Nang City. The Department of Culture and Sports of Thua Thien Hue Province and the Department of Culture and Sports of Da Nang City perform the function of state management of the Hai Van Quan national relic according to regulations.

During the ticket sales phase (expected in 2025), the Hue Monuments Conservation Center and the People's Committee of Lien Chieu District will implement the principle of rotating management for 3 years (the Hue Monuments Conservation Center will manage and exploit the monument for the first 3 years, and the People's Committee of Lien Chieu District will manage and exploit the monument for the next 3 years).

Photo series taken by reporters at Hai Van Quan National Monument on December 17, 2024:

Right at the main gate to Hai Van Quan National Monument are signs guiding visitors to visit the monument using a 3D digital map. (Photo: ANH DAO)

A group of international tourists study the 3D digital map before visiting Hai Van Quan National Monument on the morning of December 17 (Photo: ANH DAO)

The First Pass is a must-see destination for tourists from all over the world. (Photo: ANH DAO)

A Korean tourist wearing Vietnamese ao dai checks in at Hai Van Quan National Monument on the morning of December 17, despite the rainy and very cold weather. (Photo: ANH DAO)

This season, the top of Hai Van Pass is covered in thick fog. Many international tourist groups visit each core area of ​​the relic and move towards the main gate. (Photo: ANH DAO)

Tourists brave the rain to visit and take photos to capture beautiful moments at Hai Van Quan National Monument. (Photo: ANH DAO)

The main gate of Hai Van Quan has been restored to its original values. (Photo: ANH DAO)

From the main gate, visitors move to the photo gallery area. (Photo: ANH DAO)

The newly restored photo gallery is located in the core of Hai Van Quan National Monument. (Photo: ANH DAO)

The main documents and images related to Hai Van Quan National Monument are arranged and organized appropriately according to each time period. (Photo: ANH DAO)

Tourists visit and learn about Hai Van Quan National Monument at the exhibition room. (Photo: ANH DAO)

Many warning and instruction signs are posted to ensure the safety of visitors when visiting Hai Van Quan National Monument, especially when it rains and there is heavy fog. (Photo: ANH DAO)

Tourists take photos and check-in at the relic on the morning of December 17. (Photo: ANH DAO)

In the document exhibition area, visitors can use the 3D map to continue their tour as guided. (Photo: ANH DAO)

On December 21, Da Nang city and Thua Thien Hue province will hold a ceremony to announce the completion of the Project to preserve, restore and promote the value of the Hai Van Quan National Monument. (Photo: ANH DAO)

It is expected that in 2025, the management agency will sell tickets to visit the Hai Van Quan National Monument. (Photo: ANH DAO)

Nguyen Thi Anh Dao

Source: https://nhandan.vn/anh-nhieu-tien-ich-moi-khi-tham-quan-di-tich-quoc-gia-hai-van-quan-post850962.html