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Explore Miniature Da Lat in the city

By DA NANG Today / DA NANG Today
March 06, 2019, 17:22 [GMT+7]

Situated at the top of its namesake mountain pass located at the geographical boundary between Da Nang and Thua Thien-Hue Province, the Hai Van Gate literally means ‘ocean cloud gate,’ referring to the mists that sometimes rise from the sea and reduce visibility.

The gate had at one point been left to fall into disrepair, but nowadays, it has emerged as one of the must-see places in the city.

In addition to a scenic and zigzagging road which is considered as a challenge for motorbike drivers, plus breathtaking views, the Hai Van Gate boasts a beautiful pine hill on its top.

The pine hill is famous for its cool climate, and it is commonly referred to as a miniature Da Lat in the city.

In order to reach this site, visitors can ride their motorbikes on uphill path nearby the Hai Van Gate.

According to motorbike adventurers, this road is about 2km in length, so they have to use motorbike with powerful engines to move uphill smoothly.

Let's explore this inviting place through some breathtaking photos captured by our reporter Xuan Son.

A row of green pine trees on the top of Hai Van Gate
A row of green pine trees on the top of Hai Van Gate
An uphill path leading to the pine hill from the Hai Van Gate
An uphill path leading to the pine hill from the Hai Van Gate
A winding road along the Ha Van Pass seen from the middle of the path
A winding road along the Ha Van Pass seen from the middle of the path
Rows of pine trees seen at the end of the path
Rows of pine trees seen at the end of the path
From there, visitors can see the Hai Van Pass hidden in clouds.
From there, visitors can see the Hai Van Pass hidden in clouds.
Rows of tall pine trees look like ones in Da Lat.
Rows of tall pine trees look like ones in Da Lat.
Three pine trees growing near the top of the Hai Van Gate.
Three pine trees growing near the top of the Hai Van Gate.
Perennial pine trees are still thriving.
Perennial pine trees are still thriving.
Many large old pine trees providing thick canopies of shade
Many large old pine trees providing thick canopies of shade
Beautiful sunny days are convenient time for tourists to visit and roam around the hill
Beautiful sunny days are convenient time for tourists to visit and roam around the hill
From the pine hill, tourists can ride their motorbikes about 100m to reach a vacant land where they can see clouds at close ranges.
From the pine hill, tourists can ride their motorbikes about 100m to reach a vacant land where they can see clouds at close ranges.
Leaves of trees turning their colours were seen from the top of the Hai Van Gate
Leaves of trees turning their colours were seen from the top of the Hai Van Gate
The pine hill is very inviting to locals, and domestic and foreign visitors. It is emerging as an ideal place for outdoor activities. However, visitors are encouraged to ensure the environmental sanitation there.
The pine hill is very inviting to locals, and domestic and foreign visitors. It is emerging as an ideal place for outdoor activities. However, visitors are encouraged to ensure the environmental sanitation there.

 

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