Ha Long Bay |
1. Ha Long Bay
Located in the North-East region of Viet Nam, Ha Long comprises of the
regions of Ha Long City, township of Cam Pha, and a part of the island
district of Van Don. Ha Long Bay covers an area of 1,553 km2 and
includes over 1,969 islands and islets of various sizes, 989 of which
have been given names. The world heritage site is recognized with an
area of 434km2 including 775 islands, forming a triangle with the island
of Dau Go (Driftwood Grotto) to the west, the lake of Ba Ham (Three
Shelter Lake) to the south, and the island of Cong Tay to the east.
Ha Long Bay is a great artwork of nature with a system of lively,
mysterious and beautiful islands and caves containing important vestiges
in the formation and development of the earth’s history and considered
as the cradle of ancient Vietnamese. In addition, it is also a region of
highly-concentrated biological diversity with many ecosystems of salt
water-flooded forests, coral reefs, and tropical forests featuring
thousands of flora and fauna species.
Ha Long Bay is not only recognized as world heritage (1994 and 2000),
but also is voted as one of 7 new wonders of the world and always in
list of the most beautiful bays of the world.
2. Phong Nha- Ke Bang National Park
Phong Nha- Ke Bang National Park with an area of 200,000ha, is located
in Quang Ninh, Bo Trach, Tuyen Hoa and Minh Hoa districts (Quang Binh
Province). It is considered as a huge geological museum of global
values.
The karst formation has evolved since the Palaeozoic period (some
400 million years ago) and as such is the oldest major karst area in
Asia. Subject to massive tectonic changes, the karst landscape is
extremely complex, comprising a series of rock types that are
interbedded in complex ways and with many geomorphic features. The karst
landscape is not only complex but also ancient, with high geodiversity
and geomorphic features of considerable significance. In April 2009, a
group of cave explorers from British Caving Association conducted survey
in this park and adjacent areas. The biggest chamber of Son Đoong is
more than 8.5 kilometers in length, 200 meters high and 150 meters wide.
In addition, Phong Nha- Ke Bang National Park also is home to a series
of rare species in the list of Viet Nam and world Red Book.
3. The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long
Located in the heart of the capital of Viet Nam, the Imperial Citadel
of Thang Long has total area of 18,395 ha including the Archaeological
Site at 18 Hoang Dieu street and other remain relics such as Ha Noi
flagpole, Doan Mon Gate, Doan Mon Gate, the House D67, Hau Lau Palace,
North Gate, the wall and eight gates of royal step-over places of the
Nguyen Dynasty.
The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long - a complex of relics are associated with the history of Thang Long - Ha Noi Citadel.
As a monumental building, the Thang Long Citadel was built during many
historical periods and became one of the most important monuments of
Viet Nam. Through many ups and downs of history, the Imperial Citadel of
Thang Long has quietly changed excluding Forbidden City.
At the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, archaeologists have unearthed a large number of royal pottery items over many periods.
The archaeological findings such as coins and ceramics from China,
Japan, West Asia… are proofs of a cultural exchange center in the region
in the past.
4. Citadel of the Ho Dynasty
The citadel of the Ho Dynasty is considered as a unique stone citadel
in Viet Nam, East Asia and Southeast Asia of the late 14th – early 15th
century.
5. Complex of Hue Monuments
Becoming the first world heritage in Viet Nam in December 1993, the
Complex of Hue Monuments is an outstanding demonstration of the power of
the vanished Vietnamese feudal empire as well as an symbol of an
eastern feudal capital in the early 19th century.
These architectural works of a high cultural and historic value include
Kinh Thanh Hue (the Hue Capital Citadel), Hoang Thanh (the Royal
Citadel or Imperial City) and Tu Cam Thanh (the Forbidden Citadel)
clustered together, symmetrically placed along the longitudinal axis and
facing to the south.
Besides splendid palaces, majestic tombs and beautiful landscapes, Hue
Ancient Capital still remains intangible and tangible cultural values
representing for the wisdom and spirit of Vietnamese.
6. Hoi An Ancient Town
Remaining many religious buildings (pagodas, temples, churches, ancient
wells, tombs, assembly halls, etc...), Hoi An Ancient Town is a
well-preserved example of a traditional Asian trading port, is an
outstanding material manifestation of the fusion of cultures over time
in an international maritime commercial centre.
Over centuries, many traditional foods, customs, ceremonies, cultural
activities and religious beliefs have been still preserved. In 1999, Hoi
An Ancient Town was recognized as the World Cultural Heritage.
7. My Son Sanctuary
8. Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex
Being called as an “Ha Long Bay on land” with numerous caves,
mountains, valley, trees and historic relics, Trang An Scenic Landscape
Complex is considered as an outdoor geological museum because it is
entirely surrounded by bow shaped limestone mountain ranges lying on a
delta wetland area.
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