According to information from the People's Committee of Lang Son province, the ceremony took place within the framework of the visit to Vietnam of UNESCO Director General Audrey Azoulay, with the participation of representatives of many central ministries and branches, international organizations, domestic and foreign geological, tourism and cultural experts, and representatives of provinces with geoparks such as Ha Giang, Cao Bang, Dak Nong, and Phu Yen.
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| Geological trail "Magnificent Dinosaur Life - Phja Po Peak" in Lang Son . (Source: Culture Newspaper) |
The award ceremony is not only an occasion to honor the value of Lang Son's geological and traditional cultural heritage, but also a strong start to promote tourism potential, call for investment, and promote sustainable socio -economic development.
Within the framework of the event, many important activities were held such as the Annual Conference of the Expert Subcommittee on Vietnam Global Geopark, the Seminar on the Development of Lang Son Geopark and the signing of cooperation agreements with international partners.
Receiving the UNESCO Global Geopark title is a great pride and at the same time a heavy responsibility for the government and people of Lang Son in preserving and promoting unique natural and cultural values, affirming Vietnam's position on the global heritage map.
Lang Son UNESCO Global Geopark was recognized by the Global Geoparks Council in September 2024 and officially announced by UNESCO in April 2025, becoming the fourth Global Geopark in Vietnam, after Dong Van (Ha Giang), Non Nuoc Cao Bang and Dak Nong. Covering an area of nearly 4,843 km², accounting for 58% of the province's area and 78% of its population, the park is a unique natural and cultural treasure. Over 500 million years of geological evolution, this place preserves many valuable vestiges: from ancient seas, volcanoes, ironwood forests to majestic cave systems such as Nguom Mooc Cave, Tham Lum and Ung Roac sinkholes - attractive destinations for tourists who love exploration and science. Not only stopping at geology, the park is also famous for its biodiversity (Huu Lien Nature Reserve) and rich culture, with intangible heritages recognized by UNESCO such as the Mother Goddess Worship of the Vietnamese people, Then of the Tay and Nung people. In the coming time, Lang Son province aims to build the Park into a pillar of green and sustainable tourism development with the brand strategy "Lang Son Global Geopark - The flow of life in the sacred land", along with the special product "The Great Journey" to attract domestic and foreign tourists. |
Source: https://baoquocte.vn/tinh-lang-son-se-don-nhan-danh-hieu-cong-vien-dia-chat-toan-cau-unesco-318996.html
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