Hai Van Gate opens for free, starting August 1

Hai Van Gate seen from Da Nang (Photo: Hue Monuments Conservation Center)

Phan Van Tuan, Vice Director of the center, said that the free admission will be applied in a certain period of time, during which the organizer will record the number of visitors, check the effectiveness of reception, introduction at the relic site and collect opinions until Thua Thien Hue province and Da Nang city reach agreement on procedures, management and promotion of the relic’s values according to law.

Hai Van Gate was built in 1826 as a fortification on Hai Van Pass. It was known as the “throat” of Hue Citadel. It holds values in terms of culture and history and has become a famous tourist attraction between Hue and Da Nang cities.

A view of restored Hai Van Gate (Photo: Hue Monuments Conservation Center)

Hai Van Gate was recognized as a national relic site in 2017. In 2012, Da Nang city and Thua Thien Hue province agreed to jointly restore the relic with an investment of over VND 40 billion. Main parts of the upgrade were completed early this year.

According to the Hue Monuments Conservation Center, the opening of Hai Van Gate to tourists will help spread the values of the relic and develop tourism in both localities.

Source: Vnexpress

Translated by Chung Anh