UNESCO recognised Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son - Kiep Bac Complex as World Culture Heritage
This is the 9th world heritage of Vietnam and the second inter-provincial world heritage, after Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago in Quang Ninh province and Hai Phong city.
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| Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen Monastery (also known as Lan Pagoda) is located on Yen Tu Mountain in the Yen Tu Historical Relic and Scenic Area (Quang Ninh), which was chosen by King Tran Nhan Tong as a place to practice. This was originally a large temple with massive structures but was destroyed over time, now only a few traces remain on the ground. In 2002, Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen Monastery was rebuilt (2021). (Source: VNA) |
In the afternoon of July 12 (Paris time), at the 47th Session of the World Heritage Committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), Professor Nikolay Nenov, Chairman of the Session, officially knocked the hammer to recognise the Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son - Kiep Bac Relics and Landscape Complex as a World Cultural Heritage site.
The Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son - Kiep Bac Relics and Landscape Complex is located in the provinces of Quang Ninh and Bac Ninh, and Hai Phong city. It includes 12 locations with a core area of 525.75 hectares and a buffer zone of 4,380.19 hectares.
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| A delegation of ambassadors, chargé d'affaires, heads of delegations, and heads of international organizations in Vietnam visited the Con Son-Kiep Bac historical relic complex (Hai Duong) on May 16. (Photo: Thanh Long) |
The Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son - Kiep Bac Relics and Landscape Complex, with Truc Lam Buddhism as its core, was established in the 13th century by the Tran Dynasty’s kings, especially the role of Buddhist King Tran Nhan Tong. Truc Lam Buddhism has created many values, making special and sustainable contributions to the cultural and spiritual heritage of humanity.
The recognition of the complex as a World Culture Heritage site is the result of persistent efforts, high consensus and close and effective coordination between authorities at all levels, sectors, localities, and domestic and international organisations.
The Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son, Kiep Bac Complex covers a core area of 525.75 hectares and a buffer zone of 4,380.19 hectares across the provinces of Quang Ninh, Bac Giang, and Hai Duong. As a multi-provincial nomination, the site holds profound religious, cultural, and historical significance, having endured for more than 700 years as a living cultural heritage.
