Ha Long Bay-Cat Ba Archipelago to seek world heritage recognition
(VOVWORLD) - Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has assigned the Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO to work with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to take necessary steps in submitting dossiers seeking UNESCO’s recognition of “Ha Long Bay-Cat Ba Archipelago” as a World Heritage site.
 Cat Ba Archipelago from a high view (Photo: VNA) |
Cat Ba Archipelago has over 360 islands, including Cat Ba island in the south of Ha Long Bay. It was previously recognized as a world biosphere by UNESCO. Seeking the world heritage status aims to maintain and conserve the endemic value of biodiversity of Cat Ba Archipelago, boost socio-economic development of the locality, and promote Vietnam’s image.