Keyword: "World Cultural Heritage"

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25 years of Hoi An as UNESCO world cultural heritage site

25 years of Hoi An as UNESCO world cultural heritage site

Hoi An ancient town in the central coastal province of Quang Nam was recognised as a UNESCO world cultural heritage site on December 4, 1999. Over the past 25 years, the local government and residents of Hoi An not only have preserved this living museum of architecture and urban lifestyle, but also effectively leveraged these values for sustainable preservation and development of the heritage.

Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago: World Cultural Heritage

Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago: World Cultural Heritage

Ha Long Bay-Cat Ba Archipelago in the northern Province of Quang Ninh and neighbouring Hai Phong City is the first Vietnamese inter-provincial site listed by the UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage. UNESCO’s recognition has enhanced the value of this vast, majestic, and beautiful area.
Porcelain mosaic revived in Hue Citadel

Porcelain mosaic revived in Hue Citadel

Visitors to Hue imperial citadel may be surprised by the splendid, magnificent exterior of Kien Trung Palace, which is being restored by talented porcelain workers in the former imperial capital. The art of porcelain decoration is considered a brilliant “cloak”, breathing life into the unique palace and its Indochinese architectural style.
Hue becomes a spotlight on Vietnam’s tourism map

Hue becomes a spotlight on Vietnam’s tourism map

A great cultural heritage, the ancient capital of Hue in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue has become an attractive destination on Vietnam’s tourism map after its odyssey through difficulties.
New findings help with building dossier to seek recognition for Oc Eo archaeological relic as World Cultural Heritage Site

New findings help with building dossier to seek recognition for Oc Eo archaeological relic as World Cultural Heritage Site

New archaeological findings at the Oc Eo - Ba The and Nen Chua archaeological sites in the Mekong Delta provinces of An Giang and Kien Giang have set an important milestone in the research of the Oc Eo culture and provided reliable evidence and materials for the compilation of a dossier of the sites to seek recognition as a World Cultural Heritage site, a prominent archaeologist has said.
Ho Dynasty Citadel - "unique" stone citadel

Ho Dynasty Citadel - "unique" stone citadel

Ho Dynasty Citadel, also known as Tay Do citadel, in Vinh Long and Vinh Tien communes, Vinh Loc district, the central province of Thanh Hoa province is one of the most unique stone architectures of Vietnam and the world.
Hoi An enters top 15 cities in Asia

Hoi An enters top 15 cities in Asia

The ancient port city of Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam has entered the Top 15 cities in Asia selected by Travel+Leisure’s World's Best Awards 2021.
Thua Thien-Hue promotes revival of bai choi

Thua Thien-Hue promotes revival of bai choi

Thua Thien-Hue province is fostering the revival of regular bai choi performances in villages that were once familiar with the art form in an attempt to keep it alive.