A monument stands on this strategic gap,5,250 feet above sea level traversed by Highway 4,west of Cervantes,which served as the backdoor to General Yamashita's last ditch defense during the last stage of World War II. The Battle of Bessang Pass was won by the USAFIP,NL on June 14,1945.
How to get there:
To get to Vigan City from Manila,you can take a bus for the 7-hour trip; or take a plane to Laoag City and a bus ride from Laoag to Vigan.
Last updated: 2007-07-24 11:13:28.466