Cat Ba-Long Chau Island bids to become World Natural Heritage Site

September 12, 2012 | 13:52

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The authorities of Haiphong City and the National Heritage Council are completing procedures to submit to UNESCO for recognition of the Cat Ba-Long Chau Archipelago as a World Natural Heritage Site.

Le Khac Nam, Vice Chairman of the Haiphong People’s Committee, said the council has approved the procedures and asked them to revise some content before submission to the Prime Minster. The proposal is scheduled to be sent to United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) on September 30.

“Along with the request for recognition of Long Chau-Cat Ba Archipelago, we have also made attempts to the protect the environment and biodiversity of the area, with environmentally-friendly development of the tourism industry there,” said Bui Trung Nghia, Chairman of Cat Hai District People’s Committee.

Cat Ba Archipelago, located in Cat Hai District, Haiphong, includes 367 islands. It is home to abundant natural resources and high biodiversity. The islands also have virgin forests, limestone mountains, bays, clean beaches and caves, which make it an ideal area for the development of Vietnam's tourism industry.

Vietnam currently has two World Natural Heritage sites recognised by UNESCO, namely Ha Long Bay and Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.

Other natural sites that continue to seek recognition by UNESCO are Trang An Tourism Complex, Cat Tien National Park, Cuc Phuong National Park and Ba Be Lake.

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