Route history, honest answers, and stories from the riders and the ridden. Written by the crew that crosses the pass every day — grammar imperfect, spirit intact.
From a princess's dowry in 1306 to Top Gear in 2008 — the full history of the Hai Van Pass: the imperial gate, the French bunkers, and how a tunnel accidentally created the world's best motorbike road.
Read ›››Licenses, insurance, rain, and nerve — an honest comparison of self-driving the Hai Van Pass versus riding pillion with an Easy Rider, from people who do both every day.
Read ›››Trucks are banned, the road is well-paved, and the biggest risks are rain and overconfidence. A straight answer on Hai Van Pass safety, with the data from our reviews.
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