Caobang Geopark

Conference on Developing Ban Gioc tourism products engaging with Non nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO global geopark

On November 22 2010, The General Department of Tourism, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism cooperated with Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism organized the Conference on Developing Ban Gioc tourism products engaging with Non nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO global geopark. Mr Sam Viet An, Director the Department of Culture, Sport and Tourism and Mr. Nguyen Dao Dung, Deputy Director of General Department of Tourism chaired the Conference.

UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARKS YOUTH FORUM

The GGN Executive Board at its 63rd Meeting which took place in Beijing decided the establishment of a new activity and Advisory Body of GGN, the UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARKS YOUTH FORUM

THE IMPORTANCE OF A COMPETENT GEOPARK MANAGEMENT BOARD IN VIET NAM

Management boar of Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGp cooperated with the Volunterr of NATCOM of Germany conducted field inspection on heritage sites

COMMUNICATION ON NON NUOC CAO BANG GEOPARK FOR YOUTH UNION

GEOPARK EDUCATION FOR COMMUNITIES IN PHUC HOA DISTRICT

TRAINING ON UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK FOR TOUR GUIDES IN CAO BANG PROVINCE

The working delegation of Cao Bang province at the Sixth Asia Pacific Geoparks Network Symposium in Indonesia

VUON CAO VIT- TRUNG KHANH CAO BANG

Non nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO global geopark, the territory embedded with distinguishing values on cultures, history, natural landscapes and geological heritages, and bio-diversity. There is a system of well-preserved natural preserved areas, particularly the Cao Vit gibbon -landscape conservation area in Trung Khanh district. This conservation area was established under the Decision 2536/ QĐ-UBND dated December 15th 2006 by the People’s committee of Cao Bang province with a total area of 1.656,80 hectare locating on the territory of Ngoc Khe, Ngoc Con and Phong Nam communes of Trung Khanh district for the protection of Cao Vit gibbon.

The lunar July Full moon festival and the traditional custom “Pây Tai-visit wife’s parents” of Tay and Nung people in Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGp

One of the significant values of Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGp is cultural heritage. Tay and Nung people living in Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGp possess distinguished custom, which is of cultural identity and really human.

Enhancement of Promoting the image of Cao Bang tourism through networking activities and events of GGN

UNESCO Global Geoparks are single, unified geographical areas where sites and landscapes of international geological significance are managed with a holistic concept of protection, education, and sustainable development. Their bottom-up approach of combining conservation with sustainable development while involving local communities is becoming increasingly popular. A UNESCO global geopark. There are four fundamental features to a UNESCO Global Geopark. These features are an absolute prerequisite for an area to become a UNESCO Global Geopark. (1) Geological heritage of international value; (2) Management: UNESCO Global Geoparks are managed by a body having legal existence recognized under national legislation; (3) Visibility: UNESCO Global Geoparks promote sustainable local economic development mainly through geotourism; (4) Networking: participating, organizing UNESCO global geopark activities.

THE EXPERTS OF UNESCO ARRIVED AT DAK NONG ASPIRING GEOPARK FOR EVALUATION MISSION

From 7th -11th July 2019, the Evaluators of UNESCO arrived at Dak Nong aspring geopark for evaluation mission. As scheduled, the evaluators had a meeting with People’s committee of Dak Nong Province and followed by a 3 day field visit missions.

Field visit The Internernational delegate and GGN in Non nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO global geopark

After the International conference on “Sustainable tourism development through UNESCO global geopark model”, from May 9-10th 2019, the international delegate and GGN paid a field visit to experience Non nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO global geopark.

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON “SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT THROUGH GEOPARK MODEL” IN CAO BANG PROVINCE

On May 8th 2019, at the Conference Center People’s committee of Cao Bang province cooperated with UNESCO to organize the International Conference on “Sustainable tourism development through UENSCO global geopark model”.

THE INTERNATIONAL DELEGATE AND GGN PAID A COURTESY VISIT TO THE LEADER OF PARTY COMMITTEE OF CAO BANG PROVINCE

On May 7th 2019, the International delegate and GGN lead by Mr. Guy Martini, Chairman of UNESCO global geopark council paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Trieu Dinh Le, standing deputy Secretary of Party committee of Cao Bang province.

The meeting of the Steering committee for the development of geopark of Cao Bang in 2019

On April 8th 2019, the Steering committee for the development of the geopark of Cao Bang province, organized the review meeting and launch the activity for 2019. Mrs. Nguyen Bich Ngoc- vice Chairwomen, Mr. Trinh Huu Khang-vice Chairman of People’s committee of Cao Bang province, and representative leaders of departments and districts attended the Meeting. Mr. Hoang Xuan Anh-Chairman of People’s committee of Cao Bang province cum Chairman of the Steering committee chaired the Meeting.

Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGp listed in the 50 of the best views on earth

On July 10th 2019 the Insider of the U.S listed Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGp as one of the 50 of the best views in the world.

ENHANCING PROMOTION OF NON NUOC CAO BANG UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK IN 2019

Non Nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO global geopark (UGGp), founded on 22nd December 2015, includes 9 districts (Ha Quang, Hoa An, Nguyen Binh, Tra Linh, Quang Uyen, Trung Khanh, Ha Lang, Phuc Hoa and Thach An) with a total area of 3,072 km2. The geopark contains 130 unique heritage sites; some of them are ranked by the prestigious scientific magazines to have international significances. Since its establishment, the Management board of Non nuoc Cao Bang has received lots of support from the Party Committee, People’s council, People’s committee, and the Steering committee as well as active cooperation from Departments and districts in the its development process.

ELEVEN SITES AND EXTENSIONS IN ASIA, EUROPE, AND SOUTH AMERICA RECEIVE UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK

On 17 April 2019, UNESCO’s Executive Board today approved the designation of eight new sites demonstrating the diversity of the planet’s geology as new Geoparks. The Executive Board also approved the extension of three existing Geoparks. With this year’s additions, the number of sites in the Global UNESCO Geoparks Network is brought to 147 in 41 countries.