Tourists visit the fish sauce production area at Khai Hoan fish sauce barrel house on Phu Quoc island. (Photo: Le Huy Hai/VNA) The profession of making fish sauce has existed for over 200 years and has been associated with the cultural life of the people of Phu Quoc island city. On May 27, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism issued Decision No. 1730/QD-BVHTTDL recognizing the profession of fish sauce making in Phu Quoc, Duong Dong ward, An Thoi ward, Phu Quoc city. Kien Giang province is a national intangible cultural heritage. It can be said that, in the context of difficulties due to the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic, this is still a great joy, a motivation for people making fish sauce in Phu Quoc to continue preserving and promoting the quintessence of fish sauce. traditional profession left by his father. Chairman of the Phu Quoc Fish Sauce Association, Ho Kim Lien, said that Phu Quoc waters have many types of seaweed and plankton which are the main food source for anchovies, the main raw material for making fish sauce. Therefore, anchovies grow abundantly in this sea. More than 200 years ago, the profession of making fish sauce existed in Phu Quoc, people caught fresh anchovies and salted them right on the ship, before bringing them back to brew in barrels. Incubating anchovies in wooden barrels is a feature of Phu Quoc fish sauce making. Boi Loi is a type of wood used to make fish sauce barrels, which are abundant in Phu Quoc forest. The longer the barrel is left, the stronger the wood, the better the quality of the fish sauce. The barrel has a round cylinder with a wide mouth, made from 55 boards of equal sizes: 2.2m long, 20cm wide, 6cm thick; The diameter of the barrel mouth is about 3.2m, the bottom is about 2.6m. The barrel is strapped with green rattan in the forest. Ms. Ho Kim Lien said that fish sauce production is based on traditional manual methods with the recipe of 3 anchovies + 1 salt. It takes 10-15 months to produce fish sauce. From the first to the last water will be divided into different types of fish sauce, with different protein levels; Depending on the ratio of protein more or less from 20-43 protein, the price of fish sauce is different. Phu Quoc fish sauce has a brown color of cockroach wings with a characteristic flavor of mild aroma, salty taste, and sweet aftertaste. According to Phu Quoc Fish Sauce Association, Phu Quoc fish sauce began to thrive and flourish from 1945 to now. Since 1998, with the support of the French Embassy in Hanoi, the Ministry of Fisheries and the province Kien Giang conducting registration dossiers for geographical indications, on June 1, 2001, Phu Quoc fish sauce was the first product to be registered in Vietnam. In July 2013, the European Union (EU) awarded the “Phu Quoc” certificate of origin for Vietnamese fish sauce products in Brussels (Belgium). In August 2013, the Ministry of Industry and Trade handed over this certificate to the representative of the People’s Committee of Phu Quoc island district and the Association Phu Quoc fish sauce Since then, Phu Quoc fish sauce products have been protected and developed up to now. Currently, Phu Quoc city has about 100 fish sauce factories, concentrated in Duong Dong and An Thoi wards. The source of raw anchovies is currently limited, from now to 2025, Phu Quoc strives to produce 12 million liters of fish sauce per year on average. Phu Quoc Fish Sauce Association was established in October 2000, currently has 53 members. Chairman of Phu Quoc Fish Sauce Association Ho Kim Lien said that, in addition to the advantages of being protected by geographical indications, Phu Quoc fish sauce craft villages are always respected by the People’s Committee of Kien Giang province and the People’s Committee of Phu Quoc city. focus on maintaining and developing. Over the years, consumers everywhere have known about the Phu Quoc fish sauce brand, helping to sell more traditional products of the craft village. This is also a tourism products unique in the island city of Phu Quoc, attracting tourists to visit, learn about craft village culture in particular and discover the cultural life of people on Ngoc island. According to Ms. Ho Kim Lien, the difficulty of the current Phu Quoc fish sauce industry is that a part of consumers has not yet identified the genuine Phu Quoc traditional fish sauce, so the price is not stable. Currently, there is no planning for Phu Quoc fish sauce craft village, so the craft village has not been concentrated into a sightseeing place for tourists. To meet the development of craft village , Phu Quoc Fish Sauce Association hopes that there should soon be a concentrated craft village planning to stabilize production and business, create a favorable development environment for craft villages; At the same time, there is a gathering place, serving to introduce and promote the traditional fish sauce craft to visitors. Chairman of Phu Quoc Fish Sauce Association Ho Kim Lien said that in the coming time, Phu Quoc fish sauce will focus on developing quality rather than quantity, to continue affirming the quality of the brand. After being recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Phu Quoc fish sauce making continues towards being recognized by UNESCO as a world intangible cultural heritage. . This helps increase the brand value of Phu Quoc fish sauce, contributes to raising the local cultural heritage, and helps promote the image of the beautiful island city of Phu Quoc to international friends.

In the Declaration, Member States signed a commitment to “provide a safe and appropriate environment for journalists” and to “investigate, prosecute and punish threats and acts of violence” against to journalists. Marking the first session of UNGASS working in the field of prevention and combating corruption, the Declaration called for effective international cooperation and stronger preventive measures to protect reporting and denouncing parties. and fight against corruption. This statement highlights the role of law enforcement officials, prosecutors and the judiciary as key actors in anti-corruption law enforcement, promoting transparency and the rule of law. The declaration was welcomed by the G7 Ministers and the High Representative of the European Union, who issued a joint statement reaffirming the important role of civil society and the free media in combating corruption. . The G7 affirmed that it will “protect and promote the right of access to information for all citizens, including civil society organisations, media and journalists”. UNESCO contributed to a side event about the importance of protecting journalists and strengthening the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As a watchdog monitoring Indicator 16.10.2, SDG 16 on ensuring public access to information and protecting fundamental freedoms, UNESCO has emphasized protecting and promoting the regulated press. investigation as an important part of the fight against corruption. “Investigative journalism and the press in general play an important role in bringing allegations and cases of corruption to light. Therefore, it is extremely important to ensure a safe and free environment. for journalists to assist it in uncovering corruption, money laundering to other organized crime.” – Mr. Guilherme Canela, Head of UNESCO’s Division of Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists UNESCO’s designation as a watchdog for SDG Target 16.10.2 has provided a key impetus for the organization to step up efforts to promote public access to information. Based on the monitoring results of SDG 16.10.2, UNESCO plays an important role in strengthening the United Nations’ support for the development of policies and laws on access to information, to protect the right to equal participation. equality as well as providing tools for civil society and the media, informing citizens, enhancing transparency of procurement, budgeting and many other areas of public life. In just four years, UNESCO has assisted 14 countries in passing Access to Information legislation. As a result, the public is informed to participate actively in public debates with decision-makers, including in the development of public policy and legislation. “Access to information allows citizens to obtain information held by public authorities, including the right to request and receive information, and the government’s obligation to proactively disclose information.” – Mr. Jaco du Toit, Head of UNESCO’s Global Access to Information Department Thông The Declaration of the 14th United Nations General Assembly on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice recognized the uniqueness of the threats facing journalists and called for global cooperation to change the situation. new to end immunity for crimes against journalists. To that effect, since 2013, UNESCO and its partners have trained more than 18,000 judicial authorities and 8,500 security forces on international and regional standards for freedom of expression, to promote promote a freer and safer environment for journalists and media workers around the world. Quynh Hoa According to UNESCO

The main interface of the travel feature of world heritage sites. According to Google, the cultural tourism sector, which accounts for 40% of the global tourism market, is suffering a lot from the Covid-19 pandemic. The number of tourists in this group has decreased by 75% in 2020 (compared to 2019). The online search giant also cited data from the International Council of Museums (ICOM) as saying that about 90% of museums have had to close, of which 10% may never reopen. In the context of theaters, bookstores, cinemas … being temporarily closed, the revenue of content creators is also reduced by 35% in 2020 – equivalent to about $ 3.5 billion worldwide. bridge. In that context, Google has partnered with UNESCO in launching a new feature, giving users the opportunity to continue exploring places such as the French canals, the Colosseum (Italy), the top of Kilimanjaro and the mountains. Fire in Korea… Tours also include information on globally famous landmarks such as Yosemite National Park, ancient pilgrimage routes in Northern Spain or the great pyramids of Giza in Egypt. Virtual tours are expected to maintain the connection between humanity and important vestiges of world history in the context that global travel is not feasible. Through the virtual tourism service, Google and UNESCO also want to provide valuable resources for educators and schools, thereby helping the teaching of cultural and natural heritage. Virtual world heritage sites are included in the Google Arts & Culture group of cultural content, which includes tours to many major museums, augmented reality (AR) galleries… To access, users can connect to https://artsandculture.google.com/project/explore-world-heritage.

1. The largest volcanic cave system in Southeast Asia belongs to which province? Dak Nong
Dak Lak
Lam Dong The system of volcanic caves in the Central Highlands was discovered in Dak Nong province, mainly in Krong No district. In 2014, the Vietnam Geological Museum and the Japan Volcanic Cave Association announced results showing that this is the largest-scale volcanic cave system in Southeast Asia. Image: Howmanycountry. 2. What is this cave system called? Tham Pua

Chu B’luk
A Few Chu B’luk is also known as Bat Cave. The cave is 25 km long from the crater of Buon Choar along the length of the Serepok River to the Dray Sap waterfall area. Image: Takenbykha. 3. Which place is considered as “Ha Long Bay” of the Central Highlands? Ta Dung Lake
Lak Lake
Sea Lake This large lake possesses a unique natural setting with more than 40 large and small islands undulating in the middle of the water. Ta Dung Lake has cool and pleasant weather all year round. This place is attractive to those who love to travel, experience and enjoy the beauty of nature. Image: Howmanycountry. 4. Coming to Ta Dung, what activities can visitors experience? Camping, trekking through the forest, boating in the middle of the lake, check-in homestay with beautiful view…
Enjoy local cuisine, visit ethnic minority markets…
All the above activities Coming to Ta Dung, visitors can camp, trek through the forest, take a boat trip in the middle of the lake, check-in “virtual living” at homestays with beautiful views, enjoy local cuisine, visit ethnic minority markets. … Image: Yenretro. 5. Where is the waterfall in Dak Nong province? Lieng Rowoa
Lieng Nung
Phu Cuong Belonging to Dak Nia commune, Gia Nghia town, Dak Nong province, Lieng Nung waterfall has a green space and charming landscape that attracts many tourists. Consisting of 3 clusters with the largest main waterfall about 30 m high, Lieng Nung is like a white silk strip stretching along the craggy cliffs. Image: Sontungst. 6. What does the name Dray Nur waterfall mean? Husband Waterfall
Wife Waterfall
Waterfall Con Dray Nur is the most majestic waterfall, located on the border of 2 provinces of Dak Nong and Dak Lak. The name of the waterfall means the female waterfall, so it is also called the Wife waterfall, with a length of 250 m, a height of 30 m and a width of 150 m. Image: Hannah.nguyen981161. 7. Dak Nong Geopark is the 10th Global Geopark recognized by UNESCO in Vietnam? first

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3 On July 7, 2020, UNESCO recognized Dak Nong Geopark as a Global Geopark. With this recognition, Dak Nong Geopark becomes the third global Geopark in Vietnam, after Dong Van Stone Plateau Global Geopark, Ha Giang Province and Non-Non Global Geopark. Cao Bang country, Cao Bang province. Image: Nguyenxuanhai212.

Korea is called the land of kimchi, the name comes from a dish in this country. Korea is a country with a tropical climate, in the winter the long negative temperature makes Koreans unable to cultivate crops. They preserve and store vegetables for winter by processing vegetables with salt and some other spices such as garlic, chili, scallion … Kimchi is one of those processed dishes. Kimchi appeared in Korea around the 7th century. Traditional kimchi is made from cabbage and salt water. In the 12th century, to add variety to the flavor, the composition of kimchi slightly changed such as sweet and sour taste, and color. Currently, more than 200 different types of kimchi such as cabbage kimchi, mustard green kimchi, shallot kimchi, cucumber kimchi, sesame leaf kimchi, young radish kimchi, lettuce kimchi salt… In 2013, Korean kimchi was recognized as a cultural heritage by UNESCO and ranked in the top 5 of the best foods for health. Therefore, Korea is called the land of kimchi by the whole world. Korea (Republic of Korea), also known by other names as South Korea, Korea, South Korea, is a country in East Asia, located in the southern half of the Korean peninsula. Cao Ly is a Korean name in history, existed on this peninsula from 918 to 1392. Since 1392, the Korean national flag was officially born. South Korea is located in the southern part of the Korean peninsula in East Asia. The country has the only land border with North Korea, located to the north with a 238 km border along the Korean demilitarized zone. South Korea is mainly surrounded by sea, with 2,413 kilometers of coastline. Bulguksa or Buddhist self is an ancient temple in Korea. This temple is ranked as Korea’s No. 1 historic and scenic spot. In 1995, Bulguksa was recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage. The Boryeong Mud Festival is one of the most unique festivals in Korea. Mud festival takes place every year on Daecheon beach. For the Korean people, applying mud is an effective way to improve the skin, as it provides minerals and trace elements. Visitors will find interesting activities such as mud wrestling, mud throwing, mud dancing … Boryeong Mud Festival is a unique festival in Korea, which is loved by many visitors.

Yen Tu relic and scenic complex is a system of more than 70 relic sites, made up of 4 special national historical clusters, including: historical relic area and Yen Tu scenic spot (Uong Bi city , Quang Ninh), Tran Dynasty Historical Relic Area (Dong Trieu Town, Quang Ninh), West Yen Tu Historic Relic Area (Bac Giang) and Con Son-Kiep Bac Monuments (Hai Duong). In the photo: Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen Monastery (also known as Chua Lan) is located on Yen Tu mountain, the place chosen by King Tran Nhan Tong as a place to practice. This is a large temple, with massive works but has been destroyed over time, now only a few traces remain on the ground. In 2002, Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen Monastery was rebuilt. (Photo: Thanh Dat / VNA) Yen Tu associated with the birth, formation and development of the Tran (1225-1400) and formed the religious space, typical culture of Truc Lam Zen sect. In the photo: The Tran Dynasty Temple in Dong Trieu is one of the most important monuments in the Tran relic complex in Dong Trieu (Quang Ninh), ranked as a National Special Relic in 2013. Thai Mieu Built in the Tran dynasty, is a special project with the architectural plan of the Vuong script seen from above. (Photo: Thanh Dat / VNA) The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has presided over and coordinated with the Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO to develop a nomination dossier for Yen Tu Monuments and Landmarks, and submit it to UNESCO for consideration and inscription on the World Heritage List. gender. In the photo: The statue of Emperor Tran Nhan Tong Buddha with a lying shape simulating the Buddha’s nirvana is placed in Am – Ngoa Van Pagoda on Bao Dai mountain, at an altitude of 600m above sea level, in the historic house Tran (Dong Trieu town, Quang Ninh). Ngoa Van is a place associated with the practice and death of the First Patriarch of the Truc Lam-Tran Nhan Tong Zen sect, along with a number of monks in the Tran and Le Trung Hung dynasties. (Photo: Tuan Anh / VNA) Am – Ngoa Van pagoda is an important relic located in the sacred area of ​​Truc Lam Yen Tu Buddhism. This is the last stop in the monastic life of Hoang Tran Nhan Tong Buddha. Ngoi Van relic today is a large temple complex arranged in 3 layers on Bao Dai mountain. The relic area was recognized as a special National monument in 2013. (Photo: Tuan Anh / VNA) Kiep Bac Temple in Chi Linh city (Con Son-Kiep Bac relic, Hai Duong province) is a place of worship for national hero Hung Dao Dai Vuong Tran Quoc Tuan. The temple leaned back on Tran Rong mountain, in front of the Luc Dau river, forming a land gathering all four spirits, five music, and six heads. (Photo: Thanh Dat / VNA) Ngoa Van Peak is located on Bao Dai mountain in the Yen Tu range, the north is covered by high mountains (Vay Dragon) all year round, creating a mysterious, mysterious scene, so this place is called Ngoa Van. (Photo: Tuan Anh / VNA) Kiep Bac Temple worships the national hero Hung Dao Dai Vuong Tran Quoc Tuan and the entire family. The temple is located in the valley of the Dragon mountain with a favorable position overlooking the Thuong River. The temple includes works of Nghi Mon, Mat Rong wells, shrines of Hung Dao Vuong, Pham Ngu Lao, Princess Thien Thanh – wife of Hung Dao Vuong and two daughters Nhi Vi Vuong Co. Currently, the temple has kept 5 bronze statues of great cultural and spiritual value. (Photo: Thanh Dat / VNA) “Chess board” on the top of Con Son mountain is a flat land. The name “fairy chessboard” is just a name that folk place to praise and admire with a beautiful and poetic historical place. (Photo: Thanh Dat / VNA)

This population is being presided over by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in coordination with the Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO and the three provinces of Quang Ninh, Hai Duong and Bac Giang to develop a nomination dossier to submit to UNESCO for consideration. inscribed on the World Heritage List. Yen Tu associated with the birth, formation and development of the Tran (1225-1400) and formed a religious space, typical culture of Truc Lam Zen sect. In the photo: Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen Monastery (also known as Chua Lan) is located on Yen Tu mountain, the place chosen by King Tran Nhan Tong as a place to practice. This is a large temple, with massive works but has been destroyed over time, now only a few traces remain on the ground. In 2002, Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen Monastery was rebuilt. The Tran Dynasty Temple in Dong Trieu is one of the most important monuments in the Tran Dynasty relic complex in Dong Trieu (Quang Ninh), ranked as a National Special Relic in 2013. Thai Mieu was built. from the Tran dynasty, is a special project with the architectural plan of the Vuong script seen from above. The statue of Emperor Tran Nhan Tong Buddha with a reclining shape simulating the Buddha entered nirvana is placed in Am – Ngoa Van Pagoda on Bao Dai mountain, at an altitude of 600m above sea level, in the historic Tran Dynasty (town Dong Trieu commune, Quang Ninh). Ngoa Van is a place associated with the practice and death of the First Patriarch of the Truc Lam-Tran Nhan Tong Zen sect, along with a number of monks in the Tran and Le Trung Hung dynasties. Am – Ngoa Van pagoda is an important relic located in the sacred area of ​​Truc Lam Yen Tu Buddhism. This is the last stop in the monastic life of Hoang Tran Nhan Tong Buddha. Ngoi Van relic today is a large temple complex arranged in 3 layers on Bao Dai mountain. The relic was recognized as a National Special Monument in 2013. Ngoa Van Peak is located on Bao Dai mountain in the Yen Tu range, the north is covered by high mountains (Vay Dragon) all year round, creating a mysterious, mysterious scene, so this place is called Ngoa Van. Mot Mai pagoda was originally Thanh Long cave, it is said that Article Ngu Giac Hoang Tran Nhan Tong established Ly Tran am (out of the mundane world) to serve as a place for reading and composing scriptures. After Duc Dieu Ngu passed away, in the past, it was built into Bo Da pagoda, half of the temple roof was a cave dome, half of the roof of the pagoda was outside so the pagoda was named Ban Thien, Ban Mai, today it is called Mot Pagoda. Roof. This is the only place of Yen Tu today that still retains the system of worshiping statues and worshiping objects in the pagoda which are all made of white stone dating from the late Le and early Nguyen dynasties. Dong Pagoda is located at the highest peak of Yen Tu range. This is the largest bronze mountain top temple in Asia. The pagoda is also considered by folk as a “new wonder” at Yen Tu scenic spot. Dong pagoda is located at the top of Yen Son with an altitude of 1,068 m above sea level, weighing 70 tons, length 4.6 m. , 3.6 m wide, 3.35 m high The pagoda was built in the seventeenth century in the post-Le period, the original pagoda was just a small bronze cast in 1740. In 1740, the reign of King Le Canh Hung, a storm The storm overturned the roof of the pagoda, and the intruders took the rest, leaving traces of pits and columns on the cliff. Since its reconstruction, Dong Pagoda is considered one of the most unique structures in the Southeast. ASIAN. Kiep Bac Temple in Chi Linh city (Con Son-Kiep Bac relic, Hai Duong province) is a place of worship for national hero Hung Dao Dai Vuong Tran Quoc Tuan. The temple leaned back on Tran Rong mountain, in front of the Luc Dau river, forming a land gathering all four spirits, five music, and six heads. Kiep Bac Temple worships the national hero Hung Dao Dai Vuong Tran Quoc Tuan and the entire family. The temple is located in the valley of the Dragon mountain with a favorable position overlooking the Thuong River. The temple includes works of Nghi Mon, Mat Rong wells, shrines of Hung Dao Vuong, Pham Ngu Lao, Princess Thien Thanh – wife of Hung Dao Vuong and two daughters Nhi Vi Vuong Co. Currently, the temple has kept 5 bronze statues of great cultural and spiritual value. “Chess board” on the top of Con Son mountain is a flat land. The name “fairy chessboard” is just a name that folk place to praise and admire with a beautiful and poetic historical place. Tay Yen Tu is located on the west and north slopes of Yen Tu mountain range, in Bac Giang province. This is where there is a system of pagodas, monuments and the majesty of forests and mountains related to the formation of Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen sect such as Vinh Nghiem Pagoda (Yen Dung), Am Vai Pagoda (Luc Ngan). , Dong Thong (Son Dong), … In the photo: Panoramic view of the lower West Yen Tu tourist area. On the left is the cable car station and on the right is the Ha pagoda. (Source: CAND) The system of relics of Tay Yen Tu together with Dong Yen Tu and Tran Dynasty historical relics in Dong Trieu form the Yen Tu Monuments Complex. In the photo: The bridge between the cable car station and Ha pagoda. Below are the stone walls that are meticulously carved in the image of the ancient scholar and poinsettia. (synthetic)

Ruins of a former children’s play area in Chernobyl. A dust-covered nuclear power plant, nestled among rubble piles and abandoned buildings is not a reminder of UNESCO’s world cultural heritage. But the Ukrainian government has ambitions to win this title for the Chernobyl plant. If successful, Chernobyl will join the ranks of the most iconic monuments to human culture and civilization, such as the ancient city of Petra in Jordan, the great pillars of Stonehenge, the Forbidden City of Beijing and the high-rise Easter Island in Rapa Nui. According to the UNESCO website, in order to be considered for inclusion on the World Heritage List, a site “must have outstanding universal value” and ensures at least one quality that matches the agency’s selection criteria. this. Some of the locations on the list represent spectacular and unique examples of natural grandeur, such as Yosemite and Yellowstone National Parks in the United States; Halong Bay of Vietnam; Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, Pristine Białowieża Forest between Russia and Belarus. Other locations, China’s Great Wall, Mexico’s Chichén Itzá ruins and the city of Venice, Italy, have earned a spot on the list for their importance in human history as well as its rare beauty. them. The sites on the list have certain legal protection and may receive financial support from the World Heritage Fund to help conserve it, according to UNESCO. In order for a site to be eligible for UNESCO listing, it must first be added to the list of historical and cultural heritage in its country of origin. According to the Ukrainian Culture Minister Oleksandr Tkachenko: “We believe that the inclusion of Chernobyl on the UNESCO heritage list is the first and important step towards making this wonderful place a featured tourist destination for all mankind. care. The importance of the Chernobyl region goes far beyond Ukraine’s borders. It is not only about memories, but also about history and human rights ”. In fact, the tourism industry has been booming in the forbidden zone. One of the cities in the region – Pripyat, home to about 49,000 people in 1986 – is today an apocalyptic ghost town; The homes, schools and hospitals are uninhabited and are home to plants and wildlife. The forbidden zone was first opened to visitors in 2010, and Pripyat’s bizarre, overgrown buildings quickly became a popular destination for photographers and travel enthusiasts. disaster site. But the Chernobyl tourism industry really took off after the success of the 2019 thriller series on HBO, “Chernobyl”. Guides in Ukraine reported tour bookings in 2019 were up 30% from the previous year. About 124,000 tourists visited Chernobyl last year and about 100,000 of them came from outside Ukraine. Scientists are also monitoring Chernobyl to track how wildlife in the forbidden area adapts to levels of radiation exposure making the area unsafe for humans – and some findings They are surprisingly positive. For example, recent surveys show that gray wolves (Canis lupus) are thriving near Chernobyl, partly because they have many prey and many territories that have not yet been affected by humans. And a rare Asian wild horse known as the Przewalski (Equus ferus przewalskii) is also thriving in the restricted area.

Since the UNESCO World Heritage Commission started the program in the 1970s, many famous landmarks have earned this title. Here are the 5 countries with the most world heritage. Italy World Cultural Heritage: 50 Natural World Heritage: 5 Mixed World Heritage Sites: 0 Total: 55 In 1979, the first Italian sites were included in the list of world heritage. To date, the boot-shaped country has become the country with the most world heritage with a total of 55 locations. In it, the legacies loved by tourists and indigenous people can be mentioned as the city of Verona in Veneto (where is considered the hometown of Romeo and Juliet in the classic plays of Shakespeare), the Amalfi coast in the region. South Italy, Portovenere, Cinque Terre, Liguria Islands in the northwest of the country … Italy attracts many beautiful and romantic towns. China World Cultural Heritage: 37 Natural world heritage: 14 Mixed World Heritage Sites: 4 Total: 55 With 55 locations, China and Italy topped the ranking of countries with the most world heritage. The Great Wall, Forbidden City, Zhoukou Dam, Summer Palace, Heaven Temple and Ming Dynasty Tomb are some of the famous places highly appreciated by tourists. The Great Wall, built as a fortress along China’s northern border, is a destination that attracts millions of visitors each year. Spain World Cultural Heritage: 42 Natural World Heritage: 4 Mixed World Heritage Sites: 2 Total: 48 Spanish sites have been added to the UNESCO list since 1984. In which, famous structures such as the Cordoba Mosque, Alhambra Castle, Generalife Palace … are the first names. is registered. Spain marked with impressive architectural works. Virtue World Cultural Heritage: 43 Natural World Heritage: 3 Mixed World Heritage Sites: 0 Total: 46 For design aficionados, destinations like Weimar, Dessau or Bernau of Germany have the most appeal. These places possess unique works, representing the most influential art school of the 20th century. With an area of ​​500 hectares of park and 150 ancient buildings, the complex of palaces and parks around Potsdam and the capital Berlin is also a place that promises to bring visitors many attractions. Meanwhile, the Upper Middle Rhine valley became a world heritage site in 2002. The old castles and towns here have inspired artists, musicians and writers around the world. France World Cultural Heritage: 39 Natural World Heritage: 5 Mixed World Heritage Sites: 1 Total: 45 France has 45 places on the list of world heritage. Outstanding among them can be mentioned Le Havre. The municipality was founded in 1517 by King Francis, located on the right bank of the Sein River, Normandy, in the northwest of France. Meanwhile, the medieval palace and park Fontainebleau in Ile-de-France, located more than 56 km southeast of Paris, attracts visitors with the country’s largest royal castle. Versailles of France is one of the largest and most beautiful castles in the world.

Bovbjerg cliffs in the Vestjylland UNESCO Global Geopark (Photo: UNESCO) Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, countries that did not apply for new geopark recognition, the UNESCO Global Geopark Council decided to consider this year’s candidates from Old application form (period 2017-2019). In fact, evaluations of these geopark have been carried out since before the start of the pandemic. The management boards of these parks have also submitted additional information reports as requested by the Council. The new UNESCO Global Geopark is: 1. Vestjylland Global Geopark, Denmark About a third of the Geopark’s surface area is on the mainland, with the rest comprising marine areas in the Limfjord and the North Sea. The terrestrial part of the Geopark’s icy landscape are flat plains, lagoons and lakes formed by successive ice ages, especially the most recent ice age, Main Advance, took place 23,000 to 21,000 years ago. Wind and water are continuing to affect the landscape in very conspicuous ways. Geopark includes 13 areas Naruta 2000, 5 nature reserves and wildlife and more than 90 natural geological sites. Natura 2000 is the European Union’s ecological network, which includes important bird habitats and protected habitats that are important to other wildlife species of interest to the European Union. 2. Global Geopark Saimaa, Finland Geopark takes its name from Lake Saimaa, the largest lake in Finland and the 4th largest lake in Europe. Located in southeastern Finland, south of the Vuoksi water system, the Geopark stretches about 20 to 180 meters above sea level. One-third of the park’s 6,063 km² of surface area is water, dotted with thousands of islands, and a coastline of more than 8,000 km. The rocks of Saimaa point to the area’s as far back as 1,900 million years ago when it was part of the seabed. The rocky bedrock is formed over time when the sea water recedes, mountain folds take place, the rocks crystallize into gneisses and granite. The ancient foundation was further affected by the ice age, and land accretion continues to this day. The land of this area was formed in the past 20,000 years due to erosion of ice sheets. Since then, several unique and endangered species, including seal Saimaa and salmon, have been “isolated” in the area. Impressive stone paintings on the shores of the lake show human presence from the Stone Age. The location and features of the Geopark allow visitors to observe the patterns of ice lobe formation in Finland’s Lake District. Saimaa seal ring (Photo: Arto Hamalainen / UNESCO) (Photo: Arto Hamalainen / UNESCO) (Photo: Arto Hamalainen / UNESCO) (Photo: Arto Hamalainen / UNESCO) 3. Thuringia Inselsberg Global Geopark – Drei Gleichen, Germany Located in Thuringia, central Germany, the Geopark covers an area of ​​about 988 km² at an altitude of 250 to 900 meters above sea level. The park’s geology records more than 150 million years of Earth’s history, from the merger of the Pangea supercontinent to the dissolution of the continent during the Late Triassic. Geopark’s distinctive fossil profile has been a subject of study for over 300 years, leading to the accumulation of great geological expertise. The fossilized reef here, among the first recognized in the 19th century, is a remnant of the formation of a small island surrounded by coral reefs in the Zechstein Sea. You can explore three of the Geopark’s hundreds of natural caves. The park’s Geo & Pleasure geo-tourism trail highlights the link between soil and local geology and traditional indigenous cuisine in the low mountains and loess regions. (Photo: Stephan Brauner Kerstin Fohlert / UNESCO) (Photo: Stephan Brauner Kerstin Fohlert / UNESCO) 4. Grevena Global Geopark – Kozani, Greece In the North of Greece, in the Western Macedonia region (within 40-70 km of the border of Albania and North Macedonia), this geopark covers an area of ​​2,486 km², with an altitude of 380 to 3,800 meters above water level. sea. Greece’s longest river, Aliakamon, flows through Grevana – Kozani. The park’s geology includes rock formations dating back to about a billion years ago, to date records a number of tectonic plate events, including the birth of the Tethyan Ocean and the emergence of Europe. as a separate continental block. Orliakas Mountain, a reef in the midst of an ancient African-European contiguous area, inside the Geopark. Studies of these geological features have significantly contributed to the development of popular theories about the origin of tectonic plates. The geopark also houses some of the world’s most important tornado fossils, The Land of Elephants and Mammoths with the longest known tusks in the world (over 5 m). (Photo: Geowonders Greece / UNESCO) (Photo: Geowonders Greece / UNESCO) (Photo: Geowonders Greece / UNESCO) 5. Global Geopark Belitong, Indonesia Belitong Geopark is located about 400 km north of Jakarta, including Belitung Island and more than 200 small islands in 13,000 km² of waters. The marine area accounts for about 2/3 of the total surface area of ​​this park. Belitong is known for its spectacular Tor granite landscape, and large rock outcrops, created by weathering and erosion. The park also features a rare meteorite tektite called Satam or Billitonite, along with unique mineral deposits such as the Nam Salu primary tin mine, the richest single tin mine in the region. Southeast Asia. Located on historic maritime trade and migration routes, Belitong is home to more than 288,000 people from diverse cultures, including the Sawang Tribes. The main sources of income are agriculture, fishing and mining. (Photo: Belitong Geopark / UNESCO) 6. Aspromonte Global Geopark, Italy Located in Calabria, southern Italy, with an altitude of nearly 2,000 meters above sea level, Aspromonte Geopark is home to more than 273,000 people. The site’s exceptional geology is the result of the evolution of geodynamics and seismics that began more than 500 million years ago and are still ongoing. This geopark is located on a peninsula along the Apennine Mountains, corresponding to a piece of the Alpine range separating Spain, northwest Italy, Sardinia and Corsica. A complex of mountains, ridges and plateaus interspersed with deep valleys created by unique natural water currents, has “sculpted” the hard rocks of the foundation, leading to metamorphism to crystallize over time. and create spectacular waterfalls. The Geopark’s unique geomorphology gives visitors a stunning 360-degree view of the Strait of Messina, Mount Etna, the Aeolian Islands, Calabrian Greek territory, Locri territory and Gioia Tauro Plains. (Photo: UNESCO) (Photo: UNESCO) (Photo: UNESCO) 7. Majella Global Geopark, Italy Located in the Center of Apennines, the Geopark has a surface area of ​​740 km² with an altitude of 130 to 2,800 meters above sea level, along with more than 60 peaks in the Majella Mountains, half of which are over 2,000 meters high, like Mount Amaro. The geopark is made up of a series of gorges, many rivers and a number of perennial lakes that are essential to wildlife. This area is made up mainly of fossilized limestone. With ruins associated with the human presence some 600,000 years ago, the Geopark has 95 geological sites, including one of the oldest archaeological sites in Europe. Most have considerable educational and tourism value. Thanks to the special landscape of high-altitude reliefs near the sea and the heterogeneity of geomorphology, the Geopark is characterized by a variety of microclimate, ecosystems and ecological niches, which has increased the level of special and valuable biodiversity. (Photo: MNP Archive – Maurizio Anselmi / UNESCO) (Photo: Enigma Casare lacovone / UNESCO) (Photo: Luca de Monaco / UNESCO) (Photo: Upix Fotografia Ipogea / UNESCO) 8. Public mountain geology Holy Cross, Poland Located in the southeastern part of Poland, the western part of the Świętokrzyskie mountain range, the Holy Cross Mountain Geopark is 200 to 400 meters above sea level, and is home to more than 252,000 people. The Geopark located in the Trans-European Garment Region (TESZ), a major tectonic boundary between the Variscan Western Foundation, the Pre-Cambrian Eastern Foundation and the reproductive belt of Alpine structures, is the key to Learn the geological structure of Europe. More importantly, this is the only site in the TESZ where sedimentary rocks representing the sequence of all geological periods from the Cambrian to the Quaternary are raised on the surface. The geology of the park, combined with human intervention over the centuries has resulted in a rich diversity of landscapes, flora and fauna. Traces of human activity in the Geopark date back 60,000 years, including Neanderthal camps and a beautiful cave system. Many ancient quarries are testament to the importance of mineral deposits, metal ores, limestone and other natural resources to local people over time. (Photo: Szymon Pawlak / UNESCO) (Photo: Szymon Pawlak / UNESCO) Quynh Hoa According to UNESCO

Recently, Ukraine is trying to put Chernobyl on the list of protected by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). In the photo: A bedroom of a kindergarten near the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, Pripyat city, Ukraine. (Source: Reuters) According to Ukraine’s Culture Minister Oleksandr Tkachenko, the proposal to include Chernobyl on the UNESCO heritage list is the first and important step for the site to become a unique destination of interest to all mankind. In the photo: The abandoned city of Pripyat near the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. (Source: Reuters) Minister Oleksandr Tkachenko said, before submitting an application to the United Nations, the desired sites protected by UNESCO must be included in the list of national historical and cultural heritages. (Source: Reuters) Hence, the Ukrainian Ministry of Culture recently decided to include a military radar built near the city of Chernobyl in the 1970s on this list and is also discussing a similar plan for the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone – the restricted zone with a radius of 30km from the center is the nuclear reactors. In the photo: The radar system was installed near the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. (Source: Reuters) On April 26, 1986, the 4th reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear plant in Pripyat, 108 kilometers north of Kiev, exploded. According to many scientists, the cause of the accident was defects in the reactor’s design, especially the control rods; and non-compliance with the safety rules of nuclear power plant employees. However, some independent experts today believe that none of the above two assumptions are completely correct. (Source: Reuters) About 190 tons of radioactive material was released into the atmosphere; Radioactive dust clouds spread throughout Europe such as the western Soviet Union, Eastern and Western Europe, Scandinavie, England, and East America. In the photo: The view inside a house in the abandoned village of Zalissya, near the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. (Source: Reuters) The killing of 31 workers and firefighters left thousands more battling radiation-related illnesses, such as cancer. In the photo: A house in the abandoned village of Poliske near the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. (Source: Reuters) Large areas of Ukraine, Belarus and Russia were severely polluted, evacuating and resettled for more than 336,000 people; about 60% of the radioactive cloud fell on Belarusian territory. (Source: Reuters) This is considered the most serious catastrophe in the history of nuclear energy, emitting 400 times more radiation than the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan, in 1945. (Source: Reuters) To overcome this, thousands of tons of soil were removed from the contaminated area, and contaminated machinery and equipment were buried in a special burial site. A 30km quarantine zone has been created around the plant, and people have been evacuated. (Source: Reuters) An area of ​​more than 4,000 square kilometers around the former location of the power plant was uninhabitable. To date, the total number of people killed and suffered from long-term health effects remains the subject of fierce debate. In the photo: Engineers check the structure and radioactivity at the control room of the No. 4 reactor (Source: Reuters) Much of the area around the nuclear plant is abandoned, with buildings in ruins. All the buildings in Pripyat, a town once inhabited by 50,000 people, mainly working in factories, are in need of repair. In the photo: An abandoned building in the city of Pripyat. (Source: Reuters) Image of a Ukrainian engineer inspecting the inside of the No. 3 reactor, which has been decommissioned for many years. Engineers who come into the reactors to inspect the inside of the reactors must wear impermeable clothing on the outside, wear specialized masks and radiometric equipment. (Source: Reuters) The 1986 calendar remains on the wall of a house in the village of Zalissya. (Source: Reuters) A kindergarten in Pripyat was burned down by the explosion. (Source: Reuters) Remnants left in the village of Poliske abandoned in the Chernobyl region. (Source: Reuters) The third reactor’s control center remains intact. (Source: Reuters) The view inside a house in Zalissya. (Source: Reuters) In 1997, the Chernobyl International Shelter Foundation was formed to design and build a more permanent cover for the concrete “coffin” that covers the unstable and insecure No. 4 reactor. By 2010, a new “coffin” named New Safe Confinement was started to build. Unlike the old structure, New Confinement is designed to safely dismantle a reactor with a remote operating device. In the photo: The abandoned city of Pripyat. (Source: Reutes) This work will be built on the track adjacent to the reactor building 4, completed in 2016. A new metal dome at Chernobyl will cover the demolished reactor to prevent radioactive material from leaking out. out. The dome weighing 36,000 tons and 108 meters high, worth € 1.5 billion ($ 1.7 billion) was paid through a special fund of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Sponsored by 45 countries. The dome is strong enough to withstand storms and has a lifespan of up to 100 years, the EBRD said. In the photo: New Safe Confinement project seen from afar. (Source: Reuters) Life is back in the wilderness. In July 2019, President Volydymyr Zelensky signed a decree in July that designated Chernobyl as an official tourist attraction. In the photo: A moose on a deserted road in the Chernobyl region. (Source: Reuters) In 2019, the HBO drama Chernobyl caused visitors to skyrocket, to 120,000. Accordingly, those wishing to witness the highly radioactive area at the infamous No. 4 Reactor will be provided with protective vests, helmets, and poison masks and can only stay in short time. After they leave, they will have to undergo two x-ray tests to measure exposure. (Source: Reuters) The move is part of an effort by the Government of Ukraine to encourage tourism in the region. (Source: Reuters) On April 26, Ukraine will celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Minister Oleksandr Tkachenko expects Chernobyl – which has become a popular spot for adventure travelers before the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, will start attracting tourists again. In the photo: An abandoned village house in Zalissya. (Source: Reuters) (Reuters)

Again, this project was started more than 5 years ago. Resolution of the XIXth Congress of the Party Committee of Quang Ngai province has identified the implementation of the project as one of the key tasks to promote socio-economic development, especially tourism. At the end of 2019, the Ly Son – Sa Huynh Geopark project was sent to UNESCO and passed the preliminary round, awaiting UNESCO’s recognition. But now, considering withdrawing the project, the opportunity for international tourists to know about this unique geological area is very fragile. Ly Son Island (Quang Ngai) – Photo: LE THI THU THANH Geopark is a unique natural area with high geological, historical and cultural value. Recognizing this geological area, the country will have specific regulations on planning and conservation to protect its unique value, while also introducing it to the world, especially tourists. For a province with few tourism products like Quang Ngai, this is an opportunity to promote the local image, revive the way of sustainable tourism. It is a pity to deny this opportunity while the revenue of the local tourism industry is still modest, only about 1,100 billion VND (in 2019). Ly Son island district in recent years is mentioned quite interestingly by many beautiful natural seascape. If only that, Ly Son is also difficult to compete with other destinations because our country has 28 provinces and cities bordering the sea with a length of more than 3,200 km and hundreds of islands near the shore. Beautiful scenery everywhere, but when it comes to geological parks recognized by UNESCO, there are only 3: Dong Van Rock Plateau (Ha Giang), Cao Bang Non-country and Dak Nong. Without perfect protection policy, soon Ly Son – Sa Huynh special geological area will be compromised. Look at Quang Nam’s “neighbor” doing tourism. An ancient town of Hoi An, quiet for hundreds of years, is suddenly a destination attracting tourists from all four directions. The idyllic, abandoned My Son in the forest has been awakened by great historical and cultural values ​​… Quang Nam’s “Heritage Road” brand is always in the tourist handbook of international tourists for decades. More specifically by numbers: in 2019, Quang Nam attracts more than 4.6 million international visitors, tourism revenue of more than 4,600 billion. This is cultural – historical – scientific tourism, so immediate effects cannot be expected. However, cultural tourism will have a stable source of income, creating sustainable jobs for local residents. Therefore, Quang Ngai province needs to consider carefully when making a decision on the Ly Son – Sa Huynh Geopark project.