Vietnam's UNESCO-recognized tangible cultural heritages

With thousands of years of cultural and historical depth, our nation has preserved numerous unique heritages, including 6 tangible cultural heritages of Vietnam proudly recognized by UNESCO as world cultural heritages.

Vietnam's UNESCO-recognized tangible cultural heritages

Imperial Citadel of Thang Long

To this day, the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long has witnessed over 1000 years of history marked by various upheavals, wars, and political changes, yet traces of the past still remain with important relics such as the main gate, flag tower, royal step-over place, palace of benevolence, and the pond of the imperial citadel…

The Citadel of the Ho Dynasty

The Citadel of the Ho Dynasty, also known as the Western Capital Citadel, is a unique heritage built in the 14th century, under the reign of King Ho Quy Ly. The Citadel of the Ho Dynasty is a remarkable phenomenon in terms of innovative techniques in exploitation, craftsmanship, and construction using large stone blocks as the primary material. Although not the only structure with stone architecture, the Citadel of the Ho Dynasty remains an unparalleled testament to unique construction techniques.

Having endured for over 600 years, on June 27, 2011, at the 35th session of the World Heritage Committee, the Citadel of the Ho Dynasty was recognized as a world cultural heritage site.

The Holy Land of My Son

The Holy Land of My Son is a tangible cultural heritage of Vietnam recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site located in Duy Xuyen district, Quang Nam province. It is one of the largest cultural heritage complexes in Southeast Asia, constructed from the 4th to the 13th century during the Champa kingdom.

Hoi An Ancient Town is a tangible cultural heritage of Vietnam recognized by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage site in 1999. Hoi An was a bustling trading port from the 15th to the 19th century, serving as a trading hub for merchants from various countries around the world such as Japan, China, Portugal, the Netherlands, and England. Today, the ancient town still retains its serene beauty with narrow streets, ancient houses, handicraft shops, and art galleries.

The Complex of Hue Monuments

The Hue Complex of Monuments was recognized by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage site in 1993. It was the imperial capital of Vietnam from 1802 to 1945 under the reign of the Nguyen dynasty. The Hue Complex includes over 140 sites, including palaces, tombs, pagodas, and other architectural structures. Some notable constructions include the Hue Citadel (comprising the Imperial City, the Forbidden Purple City, and the Inner City), royal tombs, and ancient temples.

The Scenic Complex of Trang An, Ninh Binh

The Scenic Complex of Trang An is located in Hoa Lu district and is a unique heritage complex consisting of both cultural and natural heritage elements, recognized by UNESCO as a mixed world heritage site in 2014. Trang An is known for its picturesque beauty of majestic mountains, water caves, dry caves, temples, pagodas, and ancient tombs. Over thousands of years, nature has bestowed upon Trang An a pristine, incredibly romantic, and mysterious beauty.

According to iEXPERIENCE.com

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Reference: iEXPERIENCE.com Travel Guide