Vietnam Complex of Monuments and Landscapes recognised as world cultural heritage


Dong Pagoda, located at the summit of Yen Tu Mountain, is part of the complex. — VNA via Vietnam News/ANN

HANOI: Yen Tu-Vinh Nghiem-Con Son-Kiep Bac Complex of Monuments and Landscapes was recognised as a world cultural heritage at the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) on July 12.

The complex has become Vietnam’s ninth world heritage site and second trans-provincial heritage site, following Ha Long Bay-Cat Ba Archipelago, which spans the northern province of Quang Ninh Province and Hai Phong City.

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