A coastal mountain pass between Da Nang and Hue, famous from Top Gear. That is what Hai Van Pass promises, and it delivers. At about 70 miles (113 km), it is a drive best taken slowly, over 1 day, with time to pull over whenever the view demands it on the way from Da Nang to Hue.
Open this route in XCRSNSetting out from Da Nang
Start early, with a full tank and a loose plan. Da Nang is where the road begins, and the first miles set the rhythm for everything that follows.
The first big moment is Hai Van Gate. Give it the time it deserves; it is why many people make this trip at all.
Along the way
The road strings together Hai Van Pass and Lang Co. Each one makes a natural break, and Lang Co sits close to the middle if you want to split the drive with a night's sleep.
Do not miss Lang Co lagoon.
Arriving in Hue
The final miles always go faster than you expect.
By the end you will have seen Hai Van Gate and Lang Co lagoon, and you will understand why Hai Van Pass belongs on any list of great drives.
When to go and how to pace it
The best time to drive it is February–August. Plan on 1 day so the drive never feels rushed.
Check route weather and fuel stops on the Plan tab before you go.
XCRSN prices fuel for every leg in the local currency, finds stops along the way and books overnights near each town.
