The Night View café has opened at a sharp bend, notoriously known as the ‘death bend’ on the Hai Van Pass, next to a lane reserved for rescues. The café’s staff instructed customers to park their vehicles on the lane, posing a threat to traffic safety.
Tran Van Quoc, a resident living in Lien Chieu District, said he took his family camping at the Hai Van Pass last weekend. When he drove along the sharp bend, he witnessed a large number of vehicles parking on the rescue lane.
In addition to Night View, dozens of cafés and eateries have illegally sprung up on Hai Van Pass, allowing customers to experience panoramic views of Danang and Lang Co Beach. Several cafe owners have built cement surfaces to create parking lots and places for customers to sit.
Ha Thuc Nhon, chairman of the Hoa Hiep Bac Ward People's Committee, said local authorities were working with relevant agencies to shut down the illegally-opened businesses along the pass.
Many businesses have been making a living there since 1990, making it difficult for local authorities to deal with such violations.
Local traffic police officials have called on the Danang People's Council to check all the cafes along the pass and shut down those that violate rules for years but nothing was done.
Hai Van Pass cuts through Bach Ma Mountain and lies 500 metres above sea level. From there, tourists can admire the Indochina-era Hai Van Gate and the remains of several French fortifications as well as explore the beauty of Lang Co Bay.