Hai Van Pass by junge1
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Description
The Hai Van Pass is a 21 km long pass on National Highway 1A that crosses a spur of the Annamite Range that juts into the South China Sea north of DaNang. Its elevation is 1,627-ft (496 m). The pass is often shrouded in clouds and was a favorite ambush site used by the Viet Cong.
Historically, the pass was a physical division between the kingdoms of Champa and Dai Viet.
The bunkers were built by the French during their Indo-Chinese War of the 1940's and 50's and were used by the Americans during the American Vietnam War in the 1960's and 70's..
This picture was taken on 25 August 2012,
Sig....,
Comments (18)
Richardphotos
very interesting information Sig and a superb capture
soffy
I agree with Richard, interesting info and excellent shot*****
bmac62
A place I've heard of but never got to visit (which probably was good). Not sure Americans "used these",...when American ground forces were in the area, bunkers like these would have been of very minimal tactical use. On the other hand, soldiers of the Republic of South Vietnam could have found use for them.
junge1
Yes, good point Bill.
bazza
What a fabulous place pity it has such a sad history.. Great capture Sig
Faemike55
and now they are a tourist trap... amazing how far along this has gone... Great capture
auntietk
How interesting to see these old bunkers! They're so different from what we've got here on the coast ... those massive Endicott installations ... and it's fascinating to see how other people constructed their safe havens. Great shot!
starship64
Great capture.
nefertiabet
Wow, very interesting shot and info Sig..
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God bless.
adrie
Great photoshot and POV my friend.
illkirch
Looks like a touristic place now. Nice shot
farmerC
Shining shot.
ontar1
Interesting info and outstanding capture!
junge1
There is a tunnel there now that allows for an easier way to go north and/or south, but the scenic way is to go over the summit!
debbielove
I have read about this place, briefly.. Never seen it in person as such.. Thanks for showing me Sig! Super photo.. Rob
flavia49
fabulous shot
danapommet
A wonderful view of the pass Sig and a great place to put a souvenir stand! :o)