From August 1st, visitors will be able to visit Hai Van Quan, located on the Hai Van Pass, for free.
Hai Van Quan is renovated after more than 2 years of closure. Photo: Hue Monuments Conservation Center.
According to the Hue Monuments Conservation Center, Hai Van Quan will officially open to the public on August 1st after more than two years of closure for restoration.
Specifically, the site will offer free admission until a suitable ticket pricing plan is finalized.
Located at the peak of Hai Van Pass, Hai Van Quan sits at an altitude of 496 meters above sea level, straddling the area between Lang Co town in Phu Loc district (Thua Thien Hue) and Hoa Hiep Bac ward in Lien Chieu district (Da Nang city).
The structure was built in 1826 during the reign of King Minh Mang to guard the North-South route and was renowned as the “First Grand Gateway of the World.” Hai Van Quan is a complex of military defensive works including ramparts, warehouses, watchtowers, and fortresses.
Hai Van Quan relic after restoration. Photo: Hue Monuments Conservation Center.
It has been a familiar stop for many travelers traversing Hai Van Pass by road. In 2017, Hai Van Quan was recognized as a National Historic and Artistic Architectural Monument by the Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism.
After nearly 200 years, the site had severely deteriorated. In December 2021, the Hue Monuments Conservation Center, in collaboration with the Da Nang Department of Culture and Sports, launched a project to conserve, restore, and promote the value of Hai Van Quan.
The restoration project, adhering to the original Nguyen Dynasty architecture, spans approximately 6,500 square meters with a total investment of over 42 billion VND, 50% of which is funded by Da Nang and 50% by Thua Thien Hue.
In addition to Hai Van Quan, from August 1st, the An Lang site (the tombs of Kings Duc Duc, Thanh Thai, and Duy Tan) will also be open to visitors.
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