Deo Ngang – a destination with many experiences

Ngang Pass is the name of a pass located on the border of Quang Binh and Ha Tinh provinces. This is a famous scenic spot in Central Vietnam. Deo Ngang is located on National Highway 1A. On the Hoanh Son range, the Truong Son range runs across to the East Sea. The pass is 2,560 m long, the peak is about 250 m (750 ft) high, the land on the Quang Binh side belongs to Quang Dong commune, Quang Trach district.

Geographical location of Deo Ngang

The land on the Ha Tinh side belongs to Ky Nam commune, Ky Anh district. Ngang Pass is 24 km from Ba Don town, 27 km from Gianh river, 80 km from Dong Hoi town to the south. 75 km from Ha Tinh town to the north. This is the old border between Dai Viet and Champa after the Vietnamese gained independence (939) and before the period of the Vietnamese people’s Southern expansion (1069). During the French colonial period, the pass was named Porte d’Annam on the map.

On the top of Ngang Pass, there is still “Heaven’s Gate”, a relic of the Hoanh Son Quan pass made of bricks and stones built in 1833.

During the reign of King Minh Mang, to control the pass. Standing on top of Ngoan Muc to see the sea is absolutely beautiful, the mountains are majestic, the sea and sky are immense.

Tourist attractions near Deo Ngang

At the foot of Ngang Pass on the Quang Binh side, there is the Lieu Hanh Temple, an architectural – artistic – religious relic. The beaches of Hon La, Quang Dong, Canh Duong with lush green pine forests. The shimmering golden sand and offshore islands such as Hon La, Hon Vung Chua, Hon Co, Hon Gio, Yen Island create beautiful landscapes.

About 7km from Deo Ngang Pass is the Vung Chua – Yen Island tourist area, the resting place of General Vo Nguyen Giap.

Near Ngang Pass on the Ha Tinh side, there is a clean, gentle and wind-sheltered Con Pass beach. The Bich Chau Temple, also known as the Hai Temple, is near Cao Vong Mountain, O Ton Mountain, Ban Do Mountain, and Ang Bay, a tourist attraction complex north of Ngang Pass.

The pass is beautiful and poetic.

Perhaps anyone who has been to Quang Binh and has not been to Quang Binh has felt the beauty of Deo Ngang Hoanh Son Quan in the poem Qua Deo Ngang by Ba Huyen Thanh Quan.

Ngang Pass has become a phrase that enters everyone’s heart when they hear the poem, even though many people do not know clearly which part of the country Deo Ngang is located in.

“Bước tới Đèo Ngang bóng xế tà
Cỏ cây chen đá, lá chen hoa
Lom khom dưới núi tiều vài chú
Lác đác bên sông chợ mấy nhà.

Nhớ nước đau lòng con quốc quốc,
Thương nhà mỏi miệng cái gia gia
Dừng chân đứng lại trời, non, nước
Một mảnh tình riêng ta với ta.”

Deo Ngang, an attractive tourist destination in Quang Binh

Nowadays, Deo Ngang has become an attractive destination for tourists who love to explore. Currently, there is a road tunnel at the foot of Deo Ngang mountain. However, many tourists and backpackers still like to explore on the top of Deo Ngang. As a national historical site with beautiful nature and many tourist attractions nearby. Deo Ngang is a destination not to be missed for tourists when visiting Bac Quang Binh.

Currently, there are many tourist tours to Ngang Pass. The most attractive of which is the 1-day tour to visit the tomb of General Vo Nguyen Giap, Ngang Pass, Holy Mother Lieu Hanh and Da Nhay beach.

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