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The restoration project was carried out over two years with a total investment of 42 billion VND, funded 50% by Da Nang city budget and 50% by Thua Thien-Hue province budget.
According to the agreement between the two localities, the project's investor is the Hue Imperial City Relics Conservation Center, while the Da Nang Department of Culture and Sports is the representative unit from Da Nang coordinating and managing the project. The project site is located at the top of Hai Van Pass, between Lang Co town (Phu Loc district, Thua Thien-Hue province) and Hoa Hiep Bac ward (Lien Chieu district, Da Nang city), covering an area of approximately 6,500 m².2.
Over a two-year period, the project will dismantle all the bunkers above Hai Van Pass and the "most magnificent pass in the world," while also restoring them according to their original features; restoring and replacing the stone-paved gate foundation, the mortar system, the stone gate, and the brick walls. In addition, many historical relics such as the Nguyen Dynasty's stone ramparts, observation towers, the barracks, the three-bay armory, etc., will also be restored based on archaeological evidence and photographic documentation.
In 2017, Hai Van Pass was classified as a National Monument by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. - Photo: Internet
The Hai Van Pass historical site was built in 1826. It was a military fortress guarding the summit of Hai Van Pass, right on the border between Thua Thien-Hue province and Da Nang city (formerly the border between Thua Thien and Quang Nam prefectures).
Since its construction, with its unique natural terrain, Hai Van Pass has effectively served as a solid military fortress. According to descriptions, from 1876 onwards, there were 50 guards stationed there; by 1885, the number had dwindled to about 5, and by the beginning of the 20th century, it was almost completely abandoned and unguarded.
