17/03/2023
8 Must-See UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Vietnam 2023
Currently, Vietnam has 8 heritages recognized by UNESCO as world heritages (𝟐 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬, 𝟓 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟏 𝐦𝐢𝐱𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞) stretching from North to South. Vietnam is proud to be a country that possesses not only majestic and beautiful natural landscapes but also extremely diverse ethnic culture.
1. Imperial Citadel of Thang Long (Hanoi)
The Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long is a complex of historic buildings associated with the history of Vietnam located in the centre of Hanoi, Vietnam. Its construction began in 1010 and was completed in early 1011 under the reign of Emperor Lý Thái Tổ of the Lý dynasty.
2. Hạ Long Bay (Quang Ninh province)
Hạ Long Bay, in northeast Vietnam, is known for its emerald waters and thousands of towering limestone islands topped by rainforests. Junk boat tours and sea kayak expeditions take visitors past islands named for their shapes, including Stone Dog and Teapot islets. The region is popular for scuba diving, rock climbing and hiking, particularly in mountainous Cát Bà National Park.
3. Tràng An Scenic Landscape Complex (Ninh Binh province)
Trang An Complex is a mysterious natural and cultural area, not affected by human activities. There are the pristine forests, the clear lakes, rivers and streams, the fresh air, the quiet villages and only sound and colors of nature.
4. Citadel of the Ho Dynasty (Thanh Hoa province)
Citadel of the Hồ Dynasty is a 15th century stone fortress in Thanh Hóa, Vietnam. It served as the western capital of the Hồ dynasty while also being an important political, economic and cultural centre in the 16th to the 18th century
5. Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park Headquarter (Quang Binh province)
Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park is a protected area in north-central Vietnam bordering the Hin Namno Reserve in Laos. Characterized by mountains, tropical forests and underground rivers, it’s known for its ancient limestone karsts and vast network of caves. These include the huge Sơn Đoòng cave and Phong Nha cave, which is big enough for boats. The area’s rich wildlife includes tigers, black bears and elephants.
6. The Complex of Hue Monuments (Hue province)
The Imperial City is a walled enclosure within the citadel of the city of Huế, the former imperial capital of Vietnam during the Nguyễn dynasty. It contains the palaces that housed the imperial family, as well as shrines, gardens, and villas for mandarins.
7. Hoi An Ancient Town (Quang Nam province)
Hội An is a city on Vietnam’s central coast known for its well-preserved Ancient Town, cut through with canals. The former port city’s melting-pot history is reflected in its architecture, a mix of eras and styles from wooden Chinese shophouses and temples to colorful French colonial buildings, ornate Vietnamese tube houses and the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge with its pagoda.
8. My Son Sanctuary (Quang Nam province)
Mỹ Sơn is a cluster of abandoned and partially ruined Hindu temples in central Vietnam, constructed between the 4th and the 14th century by the Kings of Champa, an Indianized kingdom of the Cham people.
