Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park

where. Vietnam
year of inscription. 2003 (extension: 2015)
criteria. Natural

The Phang Nha-Ke Bang National Park is located in Quanh Binh province. It was inscribed as a WHS for its natural features. These include an outstanding karst landscape with spectacular cave and subterranean river systems and of high geo- and geomorphic diversity; Son Doong Cave, the world's largest cave passage by volume, is located in the park. It also has tropical forests and other vegetation types with a rich diversity of fauna and flora, including many endemic species.

Hoi An Ancient Town

country. Vietnam

year of inscription. 1999

criteria. Cultural

Hoi An Ancient Town in Quang Nam province, is a well-preserved example of a Southeast Asian trading port from the 15th to 19th century CE. The architectural and infrastructural monuments here reflect a blend of indigenous and foreign (principally Chinese and Japanese, and, later, European) cultural influences.

My Son Sanctuary

country. Vietnam

year of inscription. 1999

criteria. Cultural

My Son Sanctuary is located in Quang Nam province. It was the site of Champapura, the capital of the Indianised Hindu Champa Kingdom, which lasted between the 4th and 13th century CE. The remains found here are of tower temples built to venerate Hindu gods, particularly Shiva, and are evidence of the history and culture of the Cham people.

Complex of Hué Monuments

country. Vietnam

year of inscription. 1993

criteria. Cultural

Hué was established as the capital of Viet Nam in 1802, after the country was unified by the Nguyen Dynasty; it was to remain the cultural and religious centre of the country until 1945. The WHS is comprised of a number of monuments in Hué, in the province of Thua Thien-Hue. These include: the Hué Citadel, the imperial residence and centre of governance, fortresses, places of worship, and mausoleums of monarchs of the dynasty. All these are set in an area of great natural beauty, framed by the Ngu Binh Mountain and traversed by the Perfume River.

Ha Long Bay

country. Vietnam

year of inscription. 1994 (extension: 2000)

criteria. Natural

Located in Quang Ninh province, Ha Long Bay in the Gulf of Tonkin is comprised of some 1600 islands and islets. This spectacular seascape is the consequence of a warm and wet tropical climate and marine erosion on a limestone landscape, creating a karst landscape over the sea.

Central Sector of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long - Hanoi

country. Vietnam

year of inscription. 2010

criteria. Cultural

The Thang Long Imperial Citadel is located in the municipality of Hanoi. It dates back to the 11th century CE, and was constructed by the Ly Viet Dynasty upon independence of the Dai Viet; the site was originally occupied by a Chinese fortress which was first established in the 7th century. Since then, the citadel has been the centre of political power in the region, a representation of a unique Southeast Asian culture specific to the Red River valley, with influences from China and the Kingdom of Champa. The WHS, consisting of the Central Sector of the citadel, is the best-preserved part of the complex.

Citadel of the Ho Dynasty

country. Vietnam

year of inscription. 2011

criteria. Cultural

The WHS of the Citadel of the Ho Dynasty can be seen in Thanh Hoa province. Built in 1397 according to feng shui (Chinese geomancy) principles, it is testament to the historical influence of Confucianism in Vietnam. The complex is an example of a new form of Southeast Asian imperial cities: the adaptation of geomantic principles in a landscape of natural beauty, showing both Confucian and Buddhist philosophical and cultural influences.

Trang An Landscape Complex

country. Vietnam

year of inscription. 2014 (modification: 2016)

criteria. Mixed

Located in Ninh Binh province, the Trang An Landscape Complex is a mixed cultural and natural World Heritage Site. It is composed of three protected areas: the Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, the Trang An-Tam Coc-Bich Dong Scenic Landscape, and the Hoa Lu Special-Use Forest. As a nature site, this region is dominated by a spectacular landscape of limestone karst peaks, with accompanying valleys, and caves and subterranean waterways. Historically, the ancient capital of Viet Nam, Hoa Lu, was established here in the 10th and 11th century CE. Monuments include temples and pagodas, tombs, and grottos and caves, set amidst small villages and padi fields.