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One of must-visit attraction in Con Dao is Hang Duong cemetery where holds 22,000 graves of martyrs. Many visitors and locals come here to offer incenses to pay tribute to fallen soldiers and pray for their lives and the country. Therefore, Con Dao's spiritual tourism is one of the key tourist products in the province’s tourism industry. … [Read more...] about Con Dao Island: Developing tourism tied with preservation of natural heritage

City officials said the 250-kilometer-long complex of tunnels in HCMC met some criteria in terms of outstanding global value, integrity and authenticity in line with Operational Guidelines for the Implementation of the World Heritage Convention issued by UNESCO. … [Read more...] about HCMC wants Cu Chi Tunnels to become UNESCO heritage site

After receiving permission from the Ministry of National Defense, the body charged with administering the Cu Chi Tunnels via the Military Command of Ho Chi Minh City and the city’s Department of Culture and Sports will work with relevant agencies to complete the application. … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City covets UNESCO heritage recognition for Cu Chi Tunnels

After receiving guidelines from the Ministry of National Defense on the issue, the municipal People's Committee is set to instruct the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports, along with other agencies to take the next steps to finalize the documents. … [Read more...] about Cu Chi Tunnels seeks UNESCO’s recognition as World Heritage Site

Cu Chi Tunnels have been recognised as a special national heritage site since 2015 for its historical, cultural and creative values. Cu Chi Tunnels is a typical military camping site during the war and played an important role in the liberation process. Many notable leaders like Nguyen Van Linh, Vo Van Kiet, Mai Chi Tho and Tran Hai Phung lived and issued orders from there during the wartime. From 1961 to 1975, Cu Chi Tunnels housed many soldiers and it was also where plans and war strategies were made. Nowadays, the 200km tunnel system is still well-preserved. The multi-layered tunnels had everything needed for life and fight against the weapons at that time. HCM City People's Committee said it is a historic symbol for the guerrilla war and people's war as well as the creativity of the Vietnamese people. It has an important role in education about traditional history, culture, as well as knowledge, science and architecture about the military. In addition, it is a popular site for … [Read more...] about HCM City seeks Cu Chi Tunnels UNESCO’s heritage recognition