The list of the new relics is as follows:
1. Con Moong (beast) Cave and surrounding relics in the central province of Thanh Hoa
The cave boasts one of the thickest cultural layers in Southeast Asia, indicating the constant development of human beings throughout the ages.
2. Hang Gon Ancient Tomb in Long Khanh town, southern Dong Nai province.
It is the oldest and biggest tomb in Vietnam still intact today.
3. Duong Long Tower – an ancient Champa structure in Tay Son district, central Binh Dinh province
The towers narrow towards the top and end in blooming lotuses. Duong Long Cham Tower is considered “strange” due to large stones used in the corners as well as decorative stone sculptures.
4. Binh Son Tower in Song Lo district, northern Vinh Phuc province
The unique building was erected during the Ly – Tran dynasty from the 11th to the 13th century. The 16-meter tower has 11 floors and is empty inside.
It was built with solid red bricks and its foundations were constructed using “vo” (wooden-hammer) bricks.
5. Vinh Nghiem Pagoda in Yen Dung district, northern Bac Giang province
The pagoda has a collection of 3000 woodblocks and has been officially recognised as a World Documentary Heritage by UNESCO.
6. Tran Thuong Temple in Ly Nhan district, northern Ha Nam province
The temple is dedicated to King Tran Hung Dao (1228-1300) – the Supreme Commander of Vietnam during the Tran Dynasty, who repelled three major Mongolian invasions in the 13th century.The Tran Thuong Temple festival is one of the biggest in Ha Nam province, with various activities including a procession, worshipping, swimming and a chess competition.
7. Nguyen Binh Khiem Temple in Vinh Bao district, northern Hai Phong city.
To commemorate Nguyen Binh Khiem’s contributions, local people built a monument to worship and display artifacts about his life and career.
8. Dien Bien Phu Relic Site, northwestern province of Dien Bien
Dien Bien Phu witnessed a fierce battle that ended with Vietnam’s victory and an end to French colonial rule in Vietnam in 1954.
9. Ta Thiet Military Base in Loc Ninh district, southern Binh Phuoc province
The base used to be the headquarters of the National Liberation Army of South Vietnam where the Ho Chi Minh Campaign Command was set up in 1975.
10. Cu Chi Tunnels in Cu Chi district, Ho Chi Minh City
A tourist comes up from a secret hole at the Cu Chi tunnel system in HCM City (Source: photoshelter.com)
During the war, local people and soldiers miraculously lived and fought for national liberation from the intricate network of underground tunnels.
11. Tay Thien-Tam Dao site in Tam Dao district, northern Vinh Phuc province
Visitors flock to Tay Thien festival.
The Tay Thien festival, which is held annually on the fifteenth day of the second lunar month to commemorate Mother Lang Thi Tieu, who made great contributions to national defence, peace and agricultural development during the era of the Hung Kings, attracts a large crowd of people to pray for a new year of good health, happiness and prosperity.
The Prime Minister also recognised 25 valuable items as national treasures, including Co Loa bronze drums and ploughshares, ancient statues and royal items.
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