Lang Son Geopark recognised as UNESCO Global Geopark
(VOVWORLD) - Lang Son Geopark of Vietnam has been recognised as a UNESCO Global Geopark by the UNESCO Global Geoparks Council.
 Lang Son Geopark spans 8 districts and cities, including Bac Son, Chi Lang, Huu Lung, Loc Binh, Van Quan, and Lang Son city, covering a total area of 4,842 square kilometers with a population of nearly 627,000 people. |
 Lang Son Geopark was set up in 2021 by Lang Son Province’s People’s Committee under the theme "Life Evolution in the Sacred Realms", which includes 38 tourist attractions across 4 travel routes. |
 Lang Son Geopark showcases the harmonious beauty between nature and human. It is one of the largest geoparks in Vietnam embracing valuable geological, geomorphological, and landscape features. |
 Lang Son Geopark boasts a diverse and rich system of geological heritage. (Photo: Van Dat/ VNA) |
 Na Duong basin in Loc Binh district was formed around 40 million years ago (Photo: Van Dat/ VNA) |
 The geopark features many famous landscapes that captivate visitors (Photo: en.nhandan.vn) |
 Bac Son temple (Photo: langsontourism.com.vn) |
 The " Dinosaur Backbones" (Photo: langsontourism.com.vn) |
 Hang Gio Cave (Photo: langsontourism.com.vn) |
The geopark has many sites dedicated to the worship of deities within the Mother Goddess worshiping system, with Bắc Lệ Temple being the most prominent. It is also home to Tay and Nung ethnic villages, showcasing the beauty of their daily life, cuisine, and traditional clothing.
 Bac Le temple (Photo: en.nhandan.vn) |
 Ethnic minorities in Lạng Sơn showcase the beauty of their local culture. (Photo: en.nhandan.vn) |
The recognition of Lang Son Geopark as a UNESCO Global Geopark will motivate and create opportunities for the province to focus more resources to enhance the management, conservation, and promotion of its geological, cultural, historical, archaeological and biodiversity heritage, as well as its unique landscapes.