Yen Tu Complex in pursuit of world heritage recognition
Aiming to secure a UNESCO World Heritage title, the nomination dossier for the Yen Tu Complex is set to be submitted to the UNESCO World Heritage Centre soon. With this submission, Vietnam aspires to elevate the status of the Yen Tu Complex on the international stage.
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The People’s Committee of Quang Ninh province is collaborating with local authorities from Bac Giang, Hai Duong, and various departments to finalize the dossier seeking world heritage status for the Yen Tu Complex. This new dossier will supersede the one previously available on the UNESCO World Heritage Centre's website. Initially, representatives from the three provinces organized multiple meetings and symposiums to highlight the unique values of the complex and began the process of compiling the necessary documentation.
Located within the Dong Trieu mountain range, the Complex of Yen Tu Monuments and Landscape encompasses four remarkable clusters of national historical relics: the historical site and picturesque landscape of Yen Tu (in Uong Bi city, Quang Ninh), the Tran Dynasty historical relic area (in Dong Trieu town, Quang Ninh), the Western Yen Tu relic and landscape area (in Bac Giang), and the Con Son - Kiep Bac - Thanh Mai complex (in Hai Duong).
Yen Tu Complex is renowned as the birthplace of Vietnamese Zen Buddhism, where King-Monk Tran Nhan Tong (1258 - 1308) dedicated his life to a hermitic existence. The complex offers a harmonious fusion of breathtaking natural landscapes and ancient architectural structures, enriched with deep cultural significance. It features numerous historical, architectural, artistic, and archaeological relics, making it one of the most vital cultural heritages of Vietnam.
As of now, Vietnam boasts eight UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, the Citadel of Ho Dynasty, the Complex of Hue Monuments, Ha Long Bay, Hoi An Ancient Town, My Son Sanctuary, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, and the Trang An Landscape Complex.
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