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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Vietnam
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Vietnam has 9 sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List — 6 cultural, 2 natural and 1 mixed inscriptions, inscribed between 1993 and 2025. This map of UNESCO sites in Vietnam covers every listing, with a short description, the inscription year and the nearest airports — the fastest way to see the country's most important historical sites and landmarks in one place.
Vietnamese World Heritage Sites range from Central Sector of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long - Hanoi onwards; Complex of Hué Monuments was the country's first inscription, added in 1993; Yen Tu-Vinh Nghiem-Con Son, Kiep Bac Complex of Monuments and Landscapes is the most recent, listed in 2025; recurring threads across the list include ancient civilizations.
One inscription is transnational, shared with neighbouring countries: Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park and Hin Nam No National Park. Start with Central Sector of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long - Hanoi, Citadel of the Ho Dynasty and Complex of Hué Monuments, then use the map above to plan a route between the rest.
- Sites
- 9
- Cultural
- 6
- Natural
- 2
- Mixed
- 1
- First inscribed
- 1993
Sites on the map
Flying in
Airports closest to the most sites in this country.
- HANHanoi (Soc Son)2 sites
- DADDa Nang2 sites
- HPHHaiphong (Hai An)2 sites
- HUIHuế1 site
- VDOVan Don1 site
- VDHDong Hoi1 site
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All 9 sites in Vietnam
List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Vietnam
Every inscription with its year and category. Open a site for its story, map location and nearest airports.
| Site | Year | Type | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Sector of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long - HanoiThe Thang Long Imperial Citadel was built in the 11th century by the Ly Viet Dynasty, marking the independence of the… | 2010 | Cultural | The Thang Long Imperial Citadel was built in the 11th century by the Ly Viet Dynasty, marking the independence of the Dai Viet. |
| Citadel of the Ho DynastyThe 14th -century Ho Dynasty citadel, built according to the feng shui principles, testifies to the flowering. | 2011 | Cultural | The 14th -century Ho Dynasty citadel, built according to the feng shui principles, testifies to the flowering. |
| Complex of Hué MonumentsEstablished as the capital of unified Viet Nam in 1802, Hué was not only the political but also the cultural a. | 1993 | Cultural | Established as the capital of unified Viet Nam in 1802, Hué was not only the political but also the cultural a. |
| Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba ArchipelagoCovering an area of 65,650 ha and including 1,133 islands and islets, Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago is located in… | 1994 | Natural | Covering an area of 65,650 ha and including 1,133 islands and islets, Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago is located in the Northeast of Viet Nam… |
| Hoi An Ancient TownHoi An Ancient Town is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from. | 1999 | Cultural | Hoi An Ancient Town is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from. |
| My Son SanctuaryBetween the 4th and 13th centuries a unique culture which owed its spiritual origins to Indian Hinduism developed on… | 1999 | Cultural | Between the 4th and 13th centuries a unique culture which owed its spiritual origins to Indian Hinduism developed on the coast of contemporary Viet… |
| Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park and Hin Nam No National ParkThis transboundary property, located along the border between Viet Nam and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, forms… | 2003 | Natural | This transboundary property, located along the border between Viet Nam and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, forms one of the most exceptional… |
| Trang An Landscape ComplexSituated near the southern margin of the Red River Delta, the Trang An Landscape Complex is a spectacular landscape of… | 2014 | Mixed | Situated near the southern margin of the Red River Delta, the Trang An Landscape Complex is a spectacular landscape of limestone karst peaks… |
| Yen Tu-Vinh Nghiem-Con Son, Kiep Bac Complex of Monuments and LandscapesThe property comprises 12 sites across forested mountains, lowlands, and river valleys. | 2025 | Cultural | The property comprises 12 sites across forested mountains, lowlands, and river valleys. |
Frequently asked questions about World Heritage in Vietnam
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Vietnam?
- Vietnam has 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: 6 cultural, 2 natural and 1 mixed.
- What was the first World Heritage Site in Vietnam?
- Complex of Hué Monuments was inscribed in 1993. Established as the capital of unified Viet Nam in 1802, Hué was not only the political but also the cultural a.
- What is the newest World Heritage Site in Vietnam?
- Yen Tu-Vinh Nghiem-Con Son, Kiep Bac Complex of Monuments and Landscapes, inscribed in 2025. The property comprises 12 sites across forested mountains, lowlands, and river valleys.
- Which sites in Vietnam are natural World Heritage Sites?
- 2 of the 9 listings are natural: Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago and Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park and Hin Nam No National Park.
- Which UNESCO sites in Vietnam are easiest to reach?
- Each site page lists the closest airports with distance, so you can pick the gateway city first and work outwards. The "Flying in" panel on this page shows the main gateways for Vietnam.
- What are the main historical sites and landmarks in Vietnam?
- The 9 UNESCO-listed sites above are Vietnam's internationally recognised historical sites and landmarks, starting with Complex of Hué Monuments (1993). Each entry links to a full page with a map, photos and travel notes.
- Is there a map of Vietnamese World Heritage Sites?
- Yes — the map on this page plots all 9 Vietnamese UNESCO World Heritage Sites; click any marker to open that site's page.