'Historic handshake' revives Hai Van Quan national relic

On December 21, at the Hai Van Quan national relic site, the two localities of Da Nang and Thua Thien - Hue held a ceremony to announce the completion of the project to preserve, restore and promote the value of the Hai Van Quan national relic site after more than 3 years of implementation.

The project to preserve, restore and promote the value of the Hai Van Quan national relic was officially completed after 3 years of implementation.

Speaking at the ceremony, leaders of the two localities said that the restoration and completion of this national relic has a very special meaning for promoting the value of relics and heritage in the socio-economic development of Thua Thien - Hue province and Da Nang city.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Anh Thi, Vice Chairwoman of the Da Nang People's Committee, emphasized that both localities have had a "historic handshake" to revive this area. Up to now, with the attention of the Party and State leaders, the coordination of all levels and sectors, and the consensus of the two localities, the project to preserve, restore, and promote the value of the Hai Van Quan national relic has been completed with a total investment of more than 42 billion VND from the budgets of the two localities.

The project is considered a priceless common asset, a symbol of solidarity and good cooperation between Thua Thien - Hue province and Da Nang city.

Ms. Thi affirmed that this project is a priceless common asset, a symbol of solidarity and good cooperation between Thua Thien - Hue province and Da Nang city; a premise for the two sides to continue to coordinate well in promoting the value of relics in the present and the future.

Mr. Nguyen Thanh Binh, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Thua Thien - Hue province, said that the authorities of the two localities consider the relic site a unique tourism resource, with potential for regional connectivity and can become a "gold mine" if managed and exploited scientifically and effectively.

By implementing this project, the two localities have created a typical model of heritage restoration and conservation. In addition, Hue City has deployed activities to serve and attract tourists such as piloting a check-in platform, recording the presence of tourists at the Hai Van Quan national relic.

According to Mr. Binh, currently, the two localities are also promoting the application of smart technology and digital transformation; increasing investment in facilities and means to serve the work of promoting the value of the Hai Van Quan national relic. Specifically: deploying the application of 3D technology, free wifi coverage at tourist attractions (supporting tourists to learn more about heritage values); promptly updating existing services and utilities during the tour...

The leaders of the two localities also affirmed that the next step will be to manage and promote the tourism value of the relic well to be worthy of the expectations of the people of the two localities.

The world's most majestic pass is 'revived'

Hai Van Pass, known as "the most majestic pass in the world", with its majestic natural beauty and important military strategic position.

Located at an altitude of 490 m on the Hai Van mountain range, the Hai Van Quan relic is an impressive military citadel architectural work, considered one of the most majestic passes in Vietnam. The location of the relic is about 90 km south of the center of Hue city, about 28 km north of the center of Da Nang city.

Hai Van Quan has many cultural and historical values, is a famous scenic spot, and makes an important contribution to the tourism development of the two localities in particular and the Central region in general. With the role as a landmark connecting the two tourist regions of the North and South Central regions, this relic has unique historical and architectural values, and was recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as a national historical and architectural relic since July 14, 2017.

Through the ups and downs of history, Hai Van Quan has witnessed many fierce battles in the struggle to protect the country. This relic has also been heavily affected by harsh climatic conditions and has seriously degraded.

Recognizing the value of Hai Van Quan, on December 19, 2021, the authorities of the two localities of Da Nang and Thua Thien - Hue "joined hands" to implement a project to preserve, restore, and promote the value of the national relic Hai Van Quan, with each locality contributing 50% of the budget.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/cai-bat-tay-lich-su-lam-song-lai-di-tich-quoc-gia-hai-van-quan-185241221133927008.htm