Vietnam's heritage honored at World Travel Awards 2025
(VOVWORLD) -Vietnam was once again honored as the "World's Leading Heritage Destination" at the World Travel Awards 2025 held in Bahrain on December 6. This year Vietnam has received the prestigious title for the sixth time after 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023 and 2024.
Representatives of countries receiving awards at the WTA 2025 Grand Finale. Photo: WTA
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The Cau (Bridge) Pagoda relic – a historic landmark in the ancient town of Hoi An – has long been an unmissable stop for visitors to the heritage urban area. Photo: Hai Nam/VOV
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Hoi An ancient town shimmering with lantern lights. Photo: Long Phi/VOV correspondent in central region
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Ha Long Bay from an aerial view shows its natural beauty. Photo: VOV
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Ha Long Bay becomes more poetic than ever when evening falls. Photo: Truong Giang/VOV correspondent in northeast region
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Fireworks are set off by the shore of Ha Long Bay heritage Photo: Vu Mien/VOV correspondent in northeast region
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Trang An scenic landscape complex has a unique mountain-water ecosystem. Photo: Le Chi/VOV5
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With its ancient temples and towers of the Champa Kingdom, My Son Sanctuary has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site. Photo: Tuyet Le/VOV correspondent in central region
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Foreigners visit My Son Sanctuary. Photo: Tuyet Le/VOV correspondent in central region
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Temple of Literature, the Imperial Academy, is a special historical-cultural relic site. Photo: VOV
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Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university, trained national talents over centuries. Photo: Minh Duc/VTC News
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Hue Royal Court Music is Vietnam's first intangible heritage inscribed by UNESCO on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Photo: VOV
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Hue Royal Court Music is regularly performed at the Duyet Thi Duong Royal Theater, located inside the Imperial Citadel. Photo: VOV
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The Space of Gong Culture in the Central Highlands of Vietnam has been recognized by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Photo: VTC News
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Bana and Jrai ethnic artisans in traditional costumes, playing gongs and other ethnic musical instruments. Photo: VTC News
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Xoan Singing ritual takes place in an ancient space, reflecting the strong vitality of Vietnam's intangible heritage. Photo: hoidisanvanhoa.vn
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International tourists enjoying Xoan singing melodies. Photo: hoidisanvanhoa.vn
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