Vietnam's rich heritage: boosting tourism and global prestige

Vietnam boasts a rich history and culture spanning thousands of years, characterized by an extraordinary diversity of tangible and intangible cultural heritage. This cultural wealth not only enriches and defines the nation's identity but also serves as a valuable resource for promoting sustainable tourism and elevating Vietnam’s global status.

UNESCO recognised tug-of-war rituals and games as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity for the northern and northwestern provinces and cities of Lao Cai, Vinh Phuc, Bac Ninh, and Hanoi. (Photo: VNA)

On December 1, 1999, My Son Sanctuary in Duy Phu commune, Duy Xuyen district in the central province of Quang Nam was officially listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO. (Photo: VNA)

On June 27, 2011, UNESCO officially recognised the Ho Dynasty Citadel in Xuan Giai hamlet, Vinh Tien commune, Vinh Loc district in the central province of Thanh Hoa as a world cultural heritage site. (Photo: VNA)

On Dec 2, 2000, Ha Long Bay (the northern province of Quang Ninh) was recognised by UNESCO as a world natural heritage site for its exceptional global value in geology and geomorphology. (Photo: VNA)

Quan Ho folk singing was recognised by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity. (Photo: VNA)

In 2023, Ha Long Bay – Cat Ba Archipelago (in Quang Ninh province and Hai Phong city) was recognised as a world natural heritage site. In the photo: The breathtaking view of Lan Ha Bay, located east of Cat Ba Island, captured from above. (Photo: VNA)

Choi singing – an intangible cultural heritage of humanity, is performed every evening in Hoi An ancient city in the central province of Quang Nam for tourists during the peak season. (Photo: VNA)

In 2014, the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex in Ninh Binh province was recognised by UNESCO as a world cultural and natural heritage. Trang An was the only mixed heritage site in Vietnam and Southeast Asia, and one of just 38 mixed heritage sites globally recognised by UNESCO. In the photo: Foreign visitors enjoy exploring the caves in Trang An. (Photo: VNA)

"Practices Related to the Viet Beliefs in the Mother Goddesses in Three Realms" was officially added to UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage of humanity list in 2016. (Photo: VNA)

In December 1999, UNESCO recognised Hoi An ancient town as a world cultural heritage site. Renowned for its diverse architecture, Hoi An also boasts a rich and extensive intangible cultural heritage. (Photo: VNA)

UNESCO recognised Cham pottery craft in the south-central province of Ninh Thuan as an intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding in 2023. (Photo: VNA)