Hai Van Pass

The winding road stretches for 21 kilometers through mountain terrain, reaching an elevation of 496 meters above the South China Sea.

The pass marked the boundary between the kingdoms of Champa and Dai Viet from 1306 until 1471, serving as a strategic military position throughout Vietnamese history.

The name Hai Van translates to Ocean Cloud in Vietnamese, reflecting the frequent occurrence of mists rising from the sea meeting the mountain slopes.

Since 2005, most vehicle traffic travels through the Hai Van Tunnel, leaving the mountain pass route primarily for tourists and motorcycle enthusiasts.

The northern and southern sides of the pass experience different weather patterns, with the north receiving cold winter conditions while the south maintains warmer temperatures.

Location: Huyện Phú Lộc

Elevation above the sea: 496 m

Address: Deo Hai Van, Lăng Cô, Phú Lộc, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam

GPS coordinates: 16.18745,108.13072

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:02