Geopark Lang Son covers 8 districts and cities: Lang Son, Bac Son, Chi Lang, Huu Lung, Loc Binh, Van Quan and part of the administrative boundaries of Binh Gia, Cao Loc with a total area of 4.842,58 km2 and a population of nearly 627.000 people, equivalent to about 58% of the area and 78% of the population of the whole province.
Lang Son Geopark was decided to be established by the People's Committee of Lang Son province in 2021 with the theme "Flow of life in the sacred land", including 38 tourist attractions on 4 routes. Travel.
On November 30, 11, Lang Son Provincial People's Committee coordinated with the Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) complete the dossier to propose Lang Son Geopark as a UNESCO Global Geopark.
On September 8, 9, within the framework of the 2024th International Conference of the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network in the Asia-Pacific region, Binh DuongThe UNESCO Global Geopark Council held a meeting, evaluated and voted to recognize Lang Son Geopark as a UNESCO Global Geopark.
It is expected that Lang Son Geopark will receive UNESCO Global Geopark recognition in 2025.
The recognition of Lang Son Geopark as a UNESCO Global Geopark will contribute to strengthening and promoting the management, conservation and promotion of the values of geological heritage, cultural heritage, history, archeology, biodiversity, as well as unique scenic spots of Lang Son province.
Sources: https://daidoanket.vn/cong-vien-dia-chat-lang-son-duoc-cong-nhan-la-cong-vien-dia-chat-toan-cau-unesco-10289742.html
