Accordingly, the entrance fee for Hai Van Gate will be VND 70,000 per person per visit, applied uniformly to both Vietnamese and international tourists.
This rate was calculated based on the relic's historical, cultural, and architectural value, the scale of tourism operations, and a comparative analysis of current admission fees at other national relics in Hue and Da Nang.
Previously, on September 10, 2024, the People's Committees of Hue City and Da Nang City held a meeting on joint management and value promotion for the Hai Van Gate relic, agreeing on a fee framework ranging from VND 50,000 to VND 70,000 per person per visit.
The collection of this fee aims to offset the costs of conservation, restoration, and management of the relic, while ensuring fairness, transparency, and compliance with the Law on Fees and Charges.
The thematic session of the Hue City People's Council on the afternoon of May 22. Photo: T.H
Fee Exemption and Reduction Policies
The Resolution of the Hue City People's Council also outlines fee exemption policies for domestic visitors during the Lunar New Year and specific commemorative days, including March 26, March 29, August 19, September 2, and November 23.
In addition, free admission is granted to:
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People with severe disabilities.
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Children under 13 years old.
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Primary and secondary school students on organized extracurricular field trips.
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Official delegations, press agencies, research organizations, and heritage conservation partners registered with the Hue Monuments Conservation Center.
A 50% fee reduction is applied to:
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Individuals eligible for cultural incentive policies.
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People with severe disabilities.
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The elderly.
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Impoverished households.
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Local residents of Hue City and Da Nang City.
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Students of universities, colleges, and intermediate schools located in Hue and Da Nang.
One hundred percent of the admission revenue from the Hai Van Gate relic will be retained by the Hue Monuments Conservation Center to fund the management, conservation, and restoration of the site. Of this amount, a minimum of 20% must be allocated specifically to the maintenance of Hai Van Gate.
This Resolution remains effective until the end of 2028. Starting from 2029, the Da Nang City People's Council will issue a new resolution to continue management under an alternating arrangement between the two localities.
Historical Background of Hai Van Gate
Hai Van Gate was originally constructed during the Tran Dynasty and underwent major reconstruction in 1826 under the reign of Emperor Minh Mang of the Nguyen Dynasty. The gate facing Thua Thien Prefecture is inscribed with three characters reading "Hai Van Quan" (Hai Van Gate), while the gate overlooking Quang Nam bears the inscription "Thien ha de nhat hung quan" (The Most Heroic Gate Under Heaven).
The Hai Van Gate relic is a military fortress situated at the peak of the Hai Van Pass, featuring a complex system of ramparts, storehouses, headquarters, and cannon bastions. Under the Nguyen Dynasty, Hai Van Gate served as a crucial pass and the southern gateway to the Imperial Capital of Hue. Consequently, the Nguyen court concentrated a large scale of troops and weaponry here for defense.
In 2017, Hai Van Gate was recognized as a National Relic by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, jointly managed by Thua Thiên Hue (now Hue City) and Da Nang. At the end of 2021, a conservation, restoration, and value-promotion project was launched for the relic with a budget of VND 42 billion, co-funded by the budgets of both localities.