Rare photos of 9 world heritages in Vietnam more than 30 years ago

    Ninh Phương (Ảnh: Nguyễn Trí Dũng) |

    Photo series of 9 world heritages in Vietnam recreating the contemplative beauty of cultural and natural heritages... through the lens of a veteran backpacker.

    Anh: Nguyen Tri Dung
    30-year-old images of 9 world heritages in Vietnam through the lens of early backpacker Nguyen Tri Dung (78 years old, Can Tho). Mr. Dung photographed heritages during business trips and tourism across the country.
    In 1994, Ha Long Bay Complex was recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage Site thanks to its outstanding global aesthetic value, and at the same time became the first natural heritage site of Vietnam to be honored. By 2020, the bay will continue to be recognized for the second time according to criteria on geological value and geomorphology.
    Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park (Quang Tri) is one of the typical World Natural Heritage sites of Vietnam recognized by UNESCO in 2003 and 2015, according to criteria of geology, geomorphology, biodiversity and terrestrial ecosystems.
    Anh: Nguyen Tri Dung
    Photo of the welcome gate of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park in early September 2003. Not only outstanding for its geological landscape and majestic terrain, this national park also owns the oldest limestone mountain system in Asia, especially Son Doong cave - the world's largest cave discovered in 2009.
    Hoi An ancient town (Da Nang) has been recognized by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage since 1999.
    Anh: Nguyen Tri Dung
    Cau Pagoda (or Japanese Bridge) with a history of over 400 years is one of the iconic destinations of Hoi An ancient city.
    Anh: Nguyen Tri Dung
    Ngo Mon is quiet on a day at the end of January 2000. The project is one of the main gates of Hue Imperial Citadel belonging to the Hue Ancient Capital Relic Complex - a world cultural heritage recognized by UNESCO in 1993.
    Photo of Ho Citadel in 1998. The project was recognized by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage in 2011. Ho Citadel belongs to the old Vinh Loc district, now Tay Do commune, Thanh Hoa province.
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    Hau Lau belongs to the Thang Long Imperial Citadel Relic Area (Hanoi) in a photo taken in December 2001. The relic has been recognized by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage since 2010.
    Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex (Ninh Binh) is Vietnam's first mixed heritage site recognized by UNESCO in 2014, noi bat with karst landscape, caves, rivers and archaeological sites.
    Anh: Nguyen Tri Dung
    Road sign to Hoa Lu ancient capital in Trang An scenic complex. The complex includes three main conservation areas: Hoa Lu ancient capital, Trang An - Tam Coc - Bich Dong and Hoa Lu special-use forest.
    Hung Dao Vuong Temple in the Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son, Kiep Bac relic and scenic complex. This complex is a series of relics located in three provinces of Bac Ninh, Hai Phong and Quang Ninh - associated with the birth, spread and development of the Truc Lam Zen sect. The complex was recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage in July 2025.
    Anh: Nguyen Tri Dung
    Con Son Pagoda nearly 30 years ago. The pagoda was formed from the Dinh - Ly dynasties, expanded greatly in 1304 and continued to be restored under Zen Master Phap Loa in 1329. Besides 9 world natural and cultural heritages in the photo series, Vietnam also owns many intangible cultural heritages and documentary heritages recognized by UNESCO, such as Nguyen Dynasty Woodblocks, Hue Palace Nha Nhac and tug-of-war rituals.
    Ninh Phương (Ảnh: Nguyễn Trí Dũng)
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