Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, recognised as a World Heritage Site, is famous for its cultural value, natural beauty, geological value, and preservation of heritage..

The most outstanding feature of this site is its cultural value. Trang An is a prominent place in Southeast Asia and the world which contains abundant archaeological evidences including discovered signs of human activity dating back almost 30,000 years.

The natural beauty of the place another attractivecharacteristic. Trang An - Tam Coc - Bich Dong not only has a natural scenic landscape but also is ecological site. With a spectacular landscape of limestone peaks permeated with valleys, some of which are submerged, and surrounded by steep, almost vertical cliffs, Trang An Eco-tourist Site is considered as an outdoor geological museum. With such a long- lasting history, Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex is also home to more than 800 species of flora and fauna.

Besides, Trang An is in core zone of the heritage site and is well preserved. Visitors are amazed to discover that the site is home to many temples, pagodas, and palaces of worship.. with unique architectures such as: Tam Coc, Thai Vi Temple, Bich Dong Pagoda, Tien Cave, Mua Cave...Additionally, It is the old capital of the Vietnamese feudal and independent state. Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel is a national relic related to the three dynasties in feudal history of Viet Nam (Dinh, Le and Ly dynasties in the 10th and 11th centuries).

Having met UNESCO criteria for outstanding universal value to humanity, Trang Am Scenic Landscape Complex was added to the World Heritage Site List in 2014 as a mixec natural and cultural property.