Do you enjoy participating in sports? How satisfied are you with it? I estimate that you will be removed and that you will learn more new and interesting facts about your beloved sports. When the geographical and natural conditions are right, each sport has its unique features and applicability.
Cycling is my favorite subject outside of climbing, rowing, jogging, and wading. Where I reside, these are popular sports. When I initially learned about this sport, I used to cycle alone around the sea and the Son Tra peninsula. In comparison to other places in Vietnam's territory, I used to tell players that "Da Nang is a cycling heaven" compared to other parts of Vietnam's territory.
It may not have the most beautiful roads, but it does have many gorgeous routes with mountains, rivers, and seas, and it connects to two popular tourist destinations, Hue Citadel and Hoi An Ancient Town. Today I will introduce Hai Van Quan (coordinates 16.189972886356905 ) One of Vietnam's four most picturesque passes, known as the "four big peaks." And I'm fortunate to have a job that allows me to be near to it.
The French created Hai Van Pass during the colonial period in the Bach Ma mountain range, which is part of the spectacular Truong Son mountain range, which was famous throughout the Vietnam war. The sole road connecting the north and south is the pass road, which is more than 21 kilometers long.
Having a winding road with dangerous twists that runs along the slope with the sea is both a wonderful challenge for motorists and an incredible thrill for cyclists and motorbike riders. The road from the pass from Hai Van mountain has become safer as a result of the restoration and renovation to Da Nang.
So cycling activities are stronger in Da Nang than in Hue thanks to the infrastructure. better floors and closer distances.
The pass from Da Nang to the peak is almost 10 kilometers long and has an average slope of 10 degrees, making it acceptable for Vietnamese travelers. This location has also been chosen numerous times for long-distance racing and mountain climbing competitions, ranging from amateur to professional levels. A very lovely bay sits next to the lush and chilly mountains.
It's easy to see why athletes and individuals enjoy sporting activities here when they can enjoy the quiet nature and gorgeous sunrise on the opposite side of the Son Tra peninsula.
Because the weather at the top of the peak is often overcast depending on the season, it is also known locally as the Cloud Pass. The sensation of going from the foot of the pass to the summit of the mountain, which is more than 500 meters above sea level, in the cold fog, as if experiencing two seasons in half an hour, will leave you with an unforgettable day there.
On the top of the pass, there are architectural monuments of blockhouses, watchtowers, remnants of war waiting for tourists, cyclists, and backpackers to check-in and enjoy. The feeling of climbing the mountain tired when reaching the destination, making a cup of iced milk coffee watching the clouds and mountains makes you more alert and energetic.
My biking group usually rides here on Saturdays and Sundays. We'll be cycling together, conversing, laughing, and taking in the landscape, and we'll stop for brunch halfway down the pass after drinking coffee at the top.
Suoi Chanh, a tiny neighborhood restaurant, will be open, serving excellent meals including salted pepper lemon chicken, grilled salt and pepper, sticky rice, and vermicelli.
This is probably our favorite part of the week, refueling and sharing a nice beer with everyone after a long week of work and getting to know everyone. I was one of the team's younger members, and everyone adored me for always entertaining, laughing, and shooting pictures.
We stick together not only on bicycles, but also as a family because everyone feels that love after a week of spending wonderful days together, practicing sports, and sharing the joys of life. as close as family, and it inspires us to come up with fresh and breathtaking weekly places, such as this Hai Van pass.
If you plan on visiting the beach city of Da Nang, as well as other well-known destinations, hire a bicycle or contact bicycle organizations on Facebook for assistance. Explore these incredible paths on your own or with others. Cycling, jogging, and climbing, I believe, are the only ways to appreciate its splendor.
Thank you for taking the time to read this, and I wish you a healthy and active sporting life.