10 years since Trang An Landscape Complex recognised as world heritage
The Trang An Landscape Complex in Ninh Binh province was recognised by UNESCO in 2014 as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site. It was the first-ever mixed heritage site in Vietnam and Southeast Asia to gain such recognition.
A bird’s-eye view of Tran Temple, part of the Trang An Landscape Complex, where stunning scenery is intertwined with the history of Dai Co Viet’s ancient capital. (Photo: VNA) The picturesque beauty of the Trang An ferry. (Photo: VNA) The 250-metre-long Nau Ruou Cave is a famous spot within the Trang An Landscape Complex. (Photo: VNA)
Tourists explore caves within the Trang An Landscape Complex. (Photo: VNA) Tourists visit Bich Dong Pagoda, a historical and cultural relic within the Trang An - Tam Coc - Bich Dong Landscape Complex. (Photo: VNA)
The golden Ngo Dong River welcomes local and foreign visitors to Tam Coc - Bich Dong, part of the Trang An Landscape Complex. (Photo: VNA) Bai Dinh Temple is part of the Trang An Ecotourism Complex. (Photo: VNA) Tam Coc, part of the Trang An Landscape Complex, features a network of caves, limestone mountains, and stunning rice fields, and is often referred to as “Ha Long Bay on Land.” In the photo: The Tam Coc ferry viewed from above. (Photo: VNA)
The Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, located at the southern edge of the Red River Delta in Ninh Binh province, comprises three protected areas: the Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, the Trang An - Tam Coc - Bich Dong Scenic Landscape, and the Hoa Lu Special-Use Forest. Recognised by UNESCO in 2014, it is the first mixed cultural and natural heritage site in Vietnam and Southeast Asia.
A ceremony was held in the northern province of Ninh Binh on April 26 evening to celebrate the 10th anniversary of UNESCO's recognition of Trang An Landscape Complex as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site.
The Trang An Festival 2024 themed “Visiting Trang An Heritage Region 2024" kicked off at the Trang An Landscape Complex in the northern province of Ninh Binh on April 26, attracting thousands of visitors.
An online exhibition featuring the Trang An Landscape Complex in Vietnam’s northern Ninh Binh province was launched on Google Arts & Culture on April 18 by the complex's management board with the support of Google Arts & Culture and UNESCO World Heritage Centre.
