UNESCO world heritage in Vietnam

12/5/2017 - 2:06:13 PM

Vietnam is currently home to 23 UNESCO world heritage pieces and thousands of historical and cultural relic sites.

Ha Long Bay, located in the Gulf of Tonkin within the northern province of Quang Ninh, received the World Heritage Site title given by UNESCO in 1994 and 2000 (Photo: VNA)

Thien duong (Paradise) Cave is among grandiose and mysterious caves of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, a World Heirtage Site in Quang Binh province (Photo: VNA

Dong Van Karst Plateau UNESCO Global Geopark in Ha Giang province(Photo: VNA)

Complex of Hue Monuments was the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in Vietnam after it was recognised in 1993 (Photo: VNA)

Hoi An Ancient Town in Quang Nam province was declared a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999 (Photo: VNA)

My Son Sanctuary in Quang Nam province was recognised as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 1999 (Photo: VNA)

Imperial Citadel of Thang Long was listed in UNESCO's World Heritage Site in 2010 (Photo: VNA)

Citadel of the Ho Dynasty in Thanh Hoa province is named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011 (Photo: VNA)

Trang An Landscape Complex in Ninh Binh province became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014 (Photo: VNA)

The worship of Hung Kings in Phu Tho province recognised as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2012. (Photo: VNA)

Nha nhac, Vietnamese court music, is named in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity (Photo: VNA)

The cultural space of the gongs in the Central Highlands of Vietnam (Photo: VNA)

Quan ho Bac Ninh folk songs is part of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity (Photo: VNA)

Giong Festival of Phu Dong and Soc temples was named part of intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2010 (Photo VNA)

Recognised in 2011, Xoan singing of Phu Tho province is part of intagible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding (Photo: VNA)

The art of Don ca tai tu music and song in southern Vietnam was named in the list of intangible cultural heirtage of humanity in 2013 (Photo: VNA)

The 82 stone steles at the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, were inscripted in the Memory of the World Register (Photo: VNA)

The woodblocks of Nguyen Dynasty were also included in the Memory of the World Register (Photo: VNA)

Buddhist woodblocks at Vinh Nghiem Pagoda in Bac Giang province (Photo: VNA)

The woodblocks of Phuc Giang School, in Ha Tinh province, are registered as Documentary Heritage by the Memory of the World Committee in Asia-Pacific (Photo VNA)

Royal Literature on Hue Royal Architecture was recognised as Documentary Heritage in the Memory of the World Programme in the Asia-Pacific region (Photo: VNA)

Ca tru singing is in the List of Intagible Cultural Heirtage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding (Photo: VNA)

The practices related to the Vie beliefs in the Mother Goddesses of Three Realms are on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity (Photo: VNA)

Vi and Giam folk songs of Nghe Tinh are on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity (Photo VNA)

Vietnam's folk game tug-of-war was also named part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity (Photo VNA)

Source: VNA

Arriving at Sung Village – Touching the Pristine Beauty of Dao Tien People

Nestled halfway up the mountains in Cao Son commune, Da Bac district, Sung village appears like a picture preserved intact through generations. With a history of over 300 years, the village is home to nearly 100 households of Dao Tien ethnic group – the people who still maintain their distinctive characteristics in housing architecture, clothing, customs and traditional crafts. The village is drawing increasing interest and exploration from both domestic and international tourists, as every visit becomes a cultural journey to experience the authenticity, friendliness, and hospitality of this highland region.

The splendid blossoms of phoenix fowers (known as the golden bell flowers) in Thang Hamlet, Thach Yen Commune

This Spring, more than 1,000 phoenix trees in Thang Hamlet, Thach Yen Commune (Cao Phong) have bloomed brilliantly, quickly spreading on social media. The picturesque beauty of the flower garden has attracted the participation of many people to admire and take photos.

"Tay people must be capable of reading the Tay script"

This belief is both a guiding principle and a lifelong ambition for Sa Van Cam, a member of the Tay ethnic group in Da Bac district and a passionate advocate for the Tay culture. The native has devoted years to the revival, preservation, and teaching of the ancient Tay script.

Ngoi Hoa ecotourism site offers enticing experiences

Located just 25 km from Hoa Binh city and approximately 100km from Hanoi, with a journey of around 1 hour 45 minutes, Ngoi Hoa ecotourism site (PriorBay Resort) in Suoi Hoa commune, Tan Lac district, is a stunning peninsula retreat, and a standout destination within the Hoa Binh Reservoir tourism area. Officially opening in February this year, the resort captivates visitors with its distinctive vacation products and a range of exciting adventure experiences.

Over 1,500 women celebrate traditional Ao Dai week

Over 1,500 women paraded in traditional ao dai (long dress) at Hoa Binh Square on March 5 to mark Ao Dai Week 2025 launched by the Vietnam Women's Union. Organised by the provincial Women’s Union in collaboration with the city’s chapter, the annual event features lively folk dance performances and a colorful parade that celebrated the beauty of Vietnam’s traditional dress and its rich cultural heritage.

H’Mong Women in Pa Co commune preserve and promote traditional weaving

With skillful and meticulous craftsmanship, H’Mong women in Pa Co Commune, Mai Chau district carefully carry out dozens of manual steps to weave skirts, bags, scarves… with vibrant colors. They continue to preserve the traditional brocade weaving, transforming these products into tourism goods while also promoting the H’Mong people's unique cultural beauty.