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Participants in the Asia-Pacific Dialogue on Heritage and Authenticity visited several of Hà Nội’s prominent cultural and heritage sites as part of the event held from September 27 to October 1.

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At the Tràng An Landscape Complex, the delegation watched a video introducing the site, its management, conservation and promotion of heritage values in association with ensuring local livelihoods. They were also briefed on orientations for preparing a nomination dossier for “The Vân Long-Kim Bảng-Tam Chúc Sanctuary: Delacour’s Langur Bio-cultural Landscape” and took a boat tour of Tràng An.

Today, the heritage site is also a cultural tourism destination, where historical values are introduced through exhibitions, cultural activities and new tourism products.