Special National Sites (Vietnam)

Special National Site is the status given to sites of exceptional natural, historical, cultural and archaeological interest in Vietnam. They are national sites proposed by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and approved by the Prime Minister. Currently there are 48 Special National Sites, eight of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Classification
The Special National Sites of Vietnam include:


 * Four sites of scenic beauty: Hạ Long Bay, Ba Bể Lake, Cát Tiên National Park and the Tràng An-Tam Cốc-Bích Động Complex.
 * Cultural heritages: Bút Tháp Temple, Dâu Pagoda, Citadel of the Hồ Dynasty, Hội An