The Hai Van Gate, dubbed 'World's most marvelous wonder', reopens to tourists from August 1 after an over-two-year makeover.

The Hai Van Gate nestles at the top of its namesake mountain pass located at the geographical boundary between Da Nang and Thua Thien-Hue Province. Photo: Thua Thien Hue Portal

The Hai Van Gate is located on Hai Van Mountain, within the administrative boundaries of Lang Co Town (Phu Loc District, Thua Thien Hue Province) and Hoa Hiep Bac Ward (Lien Chieu District, Da Nang).

In late 2021, the administrations of the two localities reached a consensus on spending over VND42 billion rehabilitating the relic site due to its serious deterioration.

The site offers free admission to tourists in the initial stage until the two localities make a decision on entry fees.

The gate sits at the top of the Hai Van Pass, which runs approximately 21 km traversing a spur of the larger Annamite Range that juts into the East Viet Nam Sea in central Viet Nam.

The relic complex was built in 1826 under the reign of Emperor Minh Mang, who ordered the construction of multiple defensive structures on Hai Van Pass to protect the then-capital of imperial Viet Nam in Hue.

Situated nearly 500 meters above sea level, the Hai Van Gate boasts various profound historical, architectural, and artistic values.

In 2017, the site was recognised as a national relic by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism. It has grown to become a popular attraction among tourists at both home and abroad as it offers stunning views of the surrounding water bodies and landscape.

Reporting by vietnamplus.vn - Translating by M.DUNG