Don Ca Arch Bridge lies modestly at the foot of Hai Van Pass, surrounded by the green of the wild mountains and forests. Unlike other tourist destinations in Hue, this ancient bridge is completely isolated from the noisy atmosphere of the city, making anyone who comes here not want to leave.
"Heaven's Gate" in the middle of Bach Ma mountain forest
The arch bridge is the natural boundary between Da Nang and Hue. Not noisy and crowded with people, the ancient bridge, which has been around for more than a century, is surrounded by the green of the mountains and forests, making the space even more peaceful and quiet. Although located next to the Don Ca relic site and Bac Hai Van station, this place is little known because of the difficult road and difficult location.
Don Ca Arch Bridge is a bridge connecting the North - South railway line stretching 1,730 km from Hanoi to Saigon, built by the French in the years 1899 - 1936. The Hai Van railway line alone has a total length of 28 km, including 6 tunnels and 18 bridges across streams.
Along with the "world's most majestic pass" at the top, the pass was voted by the prestigious American travel magazine Travel + Leisure as one of the 10 most beautiful roads in the world halfway up.
Up to now, Don Ca arch bridge is more than 100 years old. The bridge is designed in the form of an arched gate, resting on stone pillars, spanning streams at a height of 20 m and a length of about 100 m.
When arriving at the top of Hai Van Pass, tourists go 5 km further north (towards Thua Thien-Hue province) and will encounter a ranger patrol station. Opposite this ranger station, there is a small concrete road leading down to Hai Van Bac station. When arriving at Hai Van Bac station, tourists can park their motorbikes here and then walk about 1 km along the North-South railway line, towards Da Nang city. After about 30 minutes of walking, Don Ca arch bridge will appear before their eyes with its characteristic railings.
The bridge is located in Thua Thien-Hue province and lies at the foot of Hai Van pass.
True to its name, Don Ca arch bridge has a unique arched architecture, built mainly of stone at the foot of the majestic Hai Van range.
More honorably, the Don Ca Arch Bridge in Da Nang was once voted by the Guardian newspaper as one of the top 10 most beautiful coastal roads in the world with heart-stopping curves for new drivers and breathtaking scenery on both sides: one side is the majestic mountains and the other side is the vast ocean.
There is a paradise that seems to be forgotten by the world
poetic natural scenery
Don Ca Arch Bridge is located on Hai Van Pass, this pass is the place separating the tropical climate zone of the South and the temperate climate zone of the North. Therefore, when coming to Hai Van Pass, you will admire the impressive natural scenery running along the road.
With unique architecture and the wild, peaceful beauty of the mountains and forests, this is an ideal destination for tourists.
Especially the Don Ca arch bridge, you will surely be stunned by the beautiful scenery like a movie when you come here. Around the bridge is a lush green forest, fresh air with the sound of flowing streams, rustling leaves and chirping birds creating a colorful natural symphony.
At the foot of the bridge there is a small stream with many large rocks, a unique background for you to take beautiful photos with the wild natural scenery and majestic mountains and forests.
Check-in with the train under the Don Ca arch bridge
One thing that you cannot miss when coming to Don Ca arch bridge is to “capture” the moments when the train passes by. On average, there will be a train every 30 minutes, before the train arrives you will hear the train whistle echoing from afar, then you should prepare your camera and shooting positions to harvest for yourself some really cool check-in photos.
Seen from above, the Don Ca Arch Bridge in Da Nang immediately reminds you of the Glenfinnan railway in Lochaber, Scotland in the classic Harry Potter movie. This Arch Bridge is like a miniature version of the famous 21-arch railway that transported students to Hogwarts.
Tourists can witness the scene of "the train passing through the mountain"
The bridge is surrounded by hills and green trees, painting a beautiful picture of the mountains and rivers. The sound of the babbling stream, the chirping of birds and the rustling of leaves create a romantic symphony of natural sounds.
When the sun rises, each brilliant ray of sunlight passes through the leaves, reflecting on the clear stream and the cool breeze will surely make anyone who comes here feel a strange sense of peace.
Camping at the foot of Don Ca arch bridge
Another experience that many young people love at Don Ca Arch Bridge is camping overnight. In the afternoon, enjoy the peaceful scenery with fishing and firewood gathering activities. When the night falls on Don Ca Arch Bridge, visitors can light a campfire, grill fish and enjoy delicious grilled dishes prepared in advance. Visitors will have experiences and feelings like trying to survive in natural conditions.
Unlike other tourist destinations in Hue or Da Nang, Don Ca arch bridge has long been less visited so it still retains its original wild and peaceful features. A peaceful but not too quiet feeling, giving us a lingering feeling of not wanting to leave.
The bridge possesses an ancient beauty spanning over a century in harmony with the majestic mountain and forest scenery, a stopover for those who love to explore. Coming here, in addition to capturing unique check-in photos, organizing a camping trip at the foot of the arched bridge is also an unforgettable experience for you.
There seems to be another world forgotten in the Don Ca Arch Bridge in Da Nang with the wild and majestic natural scenery of the mountains and the moss-covered arch bridge, full of the rich taste of time. This place is truly the perfect destination in the travel guide for those who are looking for a quiet moment and escape from the dust of the city.
