Vietnam honoured as World’s Leading Heritage Destination for fourth time
Vietnam has won the World’s Leading Heritage Destination 2023 title of the World Travel Awards for the fourth time so far, reported the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT).
The Temple of Literature in Hanoi is a magnet for both Vietnamese and international visitors. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam has won the World’s LeadingHeritage Destination 2023 title of the World Travel Awards for the fourth time so far, reported the Vietnam National Authority ofTourism (VNAT).
The award presentation ceremony recently took place in Dubai.
Together with the title obtained in 2019, 2020, and 2022, thistime’s award shows the globally outstanding values and attractiveness of thecountry’s cultural heritage to the international community, the authority said.
Severaldestinations of Vietnam were also granted different awards this year.
Among them, Hanoi won the World’s Leading City Break Destinationtitle while Phu Quoc in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang was named theWorld’s Leading Nature Island Destination. Moc Chau in the northwesternprovince of Son La was listed as the World’s Leading Regional NatureDestination, Ha Nam province the World’s Leading Regional Cultural Destination,and Tam Dao in the northern province of Vinh Phuc the World’s Leading Town Destination.
The World’s Leading Heritage Destination title will continue toaffirm Vietnam’s potential and attractiveness in terms of natural resources andlong-standing cultural heritage values. It will help further popularise thecountry’s tourism images to the international community and also demonstratelocal people’s efforts in preserving and promoting heritage values, accordingto the VNAT.
VNAT Deputy Director Ha Van Sieu said cultural heritage is a tourism resourcewith great attractiveness to travelers, especially international ones. Thetourism sector views cultural heritage as an important pillar of tourism developmentand the building of Vietnam’s tourism brand.
Heritage-based tourism in many places like Hue, Hoi An, Ha Long,Trang An, and Hanoi has created jobs and income for many locals while promotingmutual understanding, respect for cultural diversity, and cultural confluence. Partof the revenue from this type of tourism has been used for heritagepreservation, restoration, honouring, and management.
Heritage tourism has substantially contributed to thepreservation and sustainable exploitation of cultural heritage, he added./.
The world-renowned travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller has announced the best destinations to visit around the world in 2024. In the list of Asian destinations, Da Nang was the only representative of Vietnam to make it to the top, alongside famous destinations such as Chinatown in Bangkok (Thailand), the Kathmandu Valley (Nepal), the Silk Road in Uzbekistan, Singapore, Mongolia, and Sri Lanka.
Houses with traditional architecture play a particularly important role in the Trang An heritage area in Ninh Binh province. In addition to identifying and preserving the value of traditional housing architecture in the core heritage area, Ninh Binh authorities have also focused on promoting the value of the traditional village structure combined with tourism development.
Phu Quoc, dubbed “Pearl Island” of Vietnam, in the southern province of Kien Giang plans to organise a wide range of activities to stimulate tourism in the last month of 2023 and the first months of the following year.
With rich cultural resources, Vietnam has advantages to develop cultural tourism as an important service economic sector, according to Nguyen Trung Khanh, Chairman of Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT).
Vietnam recorded about 628.3 trillion VND (over 25.8 billion USD) in total earnings from tourists during January - November, said the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT).
This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
The cultural event in Canberra not only fostered cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Australia but also contributed to promoting Vietnam’s image internationally
The Temple of Literature in Hanoi is a magnet for both Vietnamese and international visitors. (Photo: VNA) 
