Bessang Pass Natural Monument
Bessang Pass Natural Monument is a protected natural monument and historic site located in Cervantes, Ilocos Sur, along the border with Mountain Province. Situated at about 1,500 meters elevation in the Cordillera Central mountains, it preserves a pine-forested mountain pass known for its scenic views and cool climate. It is notable as the site of the decisive World War II Battle of Bessang Pass in June 1945 and is marked by a national shrine and memorial.