Original vestige unearthed at the Hải Vân Gate

An excavation on the Hải Vân Gate complex on the 490m above sea level Hải Vân Pass has unveiled a clear layout of the old foundations of citadel walls and a section of the north-south route dating back to 1470.

Excavations begin on ancient sites

An excavation unearthed a section of foundation and wall of trench on the west and south of the Điện Hải Citadel in the city’s downtown following a restoration project starting last month.

Beach city hosts waves of development

Đà Nẵng’s amazing transformation from an abandoned US military station in 1975 to the most liveable city in the country hosting the APEC 2017 summit is a story that goes back centuries, writes Bùi Hoài Nam.

I know why free birds sing

A trip to Lăng Cô Beach in central Việt Nam can stir your soul and rekindle your romantic spirit, Bùi Quỳnh Hoa discovers.

Hải Vân Gate recognised as Historical Relic and Architecture

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has recognised the Hải Vân Gate in the border of Thừa Thiên-Huế Province and Đà Nẵng City as National Historical Relic and Architecture.

Historical defensive construction recognised as national relic

Hải Vân Gate, which sits atop its namesake mountain pass in central Việt Nam, separating Đà Nẵng City and Thừa Thiên-Huế Province, has been recognised as a national relic.

Dispute leaves old gates in ruins Prolonged controversy and lack of co-ordination in management over the last two decades has left the historic brick-built Hai Van Gate between Da Nang and Thua Thien-Hue in ruins.

Hai Van Pass, a challenge for new and experienced bikers The 24km scenic and zigzagging road of the Hai Van Pass is always a favourite of motorbike adventurers.

Wine women distill Da Nang destination Sisters Doan Thi Thanh Thuy and Doan Thi Huong Thao have been making waves with their hibiscus – a genus of flowering plants – produced wine near Da Nang City. Now they plan to build on this success and turn their new winery into a haven for tourists.

City hopes tourists won't pass up new site The central city of Da Nang has made plans to invest in a new tourist site at the top of the Hai Van Pass in order to lure domestic and foreign tourists, vice director of the city's culture, sport and tourism department, Tran Chi Cuong has said.