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Ha Long Bay conservation under review, not at risk, say officials
The Department of Cultural Heritage has denied rumors that Ha Long Bay is under consideration for removal from UNESCO’s World Heritage list, affirming its commitment to preservation.
Vietnam: Home to the world's cultural and natural wonders
Vietnam has nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites, which are considered to have great potential for tourism.
A glance at Nine Dynastic Urns inscribed on UNESCO Memory of World Register
The Nine Dynastic Urns, which have been inscribed in the Memory of the World Register, can be found in the Hue Imperial Citadel in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue.
Nine Dynastic Urns inscribed on UNESCO Memory of World Register
The Nine Dynastic Urns, housed in the Hue Imperial Citadel in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue, have been inscribed in the Memory of the World Register.
Dossier seeking UNESCO title for heritage clusters replied
UNESCO has responded to the scientific dossier seeking its recognition for the Complex of Yen Tu – Vinh Nghiem – Con Son, Kiep Bac Monuments and Landscapes as a world heritage site.
UNESCO-recognised heritage sites spur tourism in north central provinces
The three heritage sites include the Complex of Hue Monuments in Thua Thien - Hue province, Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park in Quang Binh province, and Ho Dynasty Citadel in Thanh Hoa province.
Vietnam honoured as World’s Leading Heritage Destination for fourth time
Vietnam has won the World’s Leading Heritage Destination 2023 title of the World Travel Awards for the fourth time so far, reported the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT).
Yen Tu-Vinh Nghiem-Con Son, Kiep Bac complex seeks UNESCO title
A dossier showcasing the Yen Tu-Vinh Nghiem-Con Son, Kiep Bac relic and landscape complex in the northern provinces of Quang Ninh, Hai Duong, and Bac Giang has been sent to UNESCO for inclusion on the list of world heritage sites.
Ha Long Bay-Cat Ba Archipelago recognised as world natural heritage
Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago in the northern province of Quang Ninh province and neighbouring Hai Phong city has been officially recognised as a world natural heritage.
Three VN destinations named among 16 UNESCO heritage wonders in SEA
Ha Long Bay, Hoi An Ancient City, and Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park have been listed among the 16 UNESCO world heritage wonders throughout Southeast Asia, as compiled by UK-based travel magazine Wanderlust.
VN seeks world heritage recognition for Ha Long Bay-Cat Ba Archipelago
Deputy PM Tran Hong Ha has requested Hai Phong and Quang Ninh to urgently study the recommendations of IUCN to review and update a nomination dossier for seeking UNESCO’s recognition of “Ha Long Bay-Cat Ba Archipelago” as a world heritage site.
Via Ba Chua Xu festival nominated for UNESCO recognition
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced that the Via Ba Chua Xu festival in An Giang Province will be selected to be Vietnam’s nomination in 2024 for UNESCO's recognition as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity.
Bach Dang pile yard added to dossier seeking UNESCO recognition
Quang Ninh, Hai Duong and Bac Giang have agreed to consult the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism about adding Bach Dang pile yard to the dossier on the Complex of Yen Tu Monuments to seek UNESCO's recognition as world culture heritage.
