World Heritage Management Department
Ha Long Bay - Yen Tu
History and development
In 1994, Ha Long Bay was inscribed as a World Natural Heritage site. Almost a year later, on 9 December 1995, the Ha Long Bay Management Board was officially established under the People's Committee of Quang Ninh Province, responsible for the overall management of conservation, restoration, and promotion of Ha Long Bay heritage values.
On 10 November 2025, the Ha Long Bay – Yen Tu World Heritage Management Department was established under Decision No. 4166/QD-UBND dated 1 November 2025 of the People's Committee of Quang Ninh Province, following the merger and restructuring of the Ha Long Bay Management Board, Bai Tu Long National Park Management Board, and the Department of Monuments and Landscapes under the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
National relic site
Ha Long Bay recognized as a national scenic relic
World Heritage (1st inscription)
Ha Long Bay inscribed by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage for outstanding aesthetic value
Establishment of Ha Long Bay Management Board
On 9 December 1995, the Ha Long Bay Management Board was officially established under the People's Committee of Quang Ninh Province
World Heritage (2nd inscription)
Ha Long Bay inscribed by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage for geological and geomorphological value
New7Wonders
Ha Long Bay recognized as one of the New7Wonders of Nature
Heritage extension
Extension of Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba boundary
Merger and restructuring
On 10 November 2025, the Ha Long Bay – Yen Tu World Heritage Management Department was established under Decision No. 4166/QD-UBND
National relic site
Ha Long Bay recognized as a national scenic relic
World Heritage (1st inscription)
Ha Long Bay inscribed by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage for outstanding aesthetic value
Establishment of Ha Long Bay Management Board
On 9 December 1995, the Ha Long Bay Management Board was officially established under the People's Committee of Quang Ninh Province
World Heritage (2nd inscription)
Ha Long Bay inscribed by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage for geological and geomorphological value
New7Wonders
Ha Long Bay recognized as one of the New7Wonders of Nature
Heritage extension
Extension of Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba boundary
Merger and restructuring
On 10 November 2025, the Ha Long Bay – Yen Tu World Heritage Management Department was established under Decision No. 4166/QD-UBND
Key missions
The Ha Long Bay – Yen Tu World Heritage Management Department advises and assists the People's Committee of Quang Ninh Province in carrying out key tasks for the conservation and promotion of heritage values.
Management, protection and conservation of natural, cultural and historic landscapes
Scientific research on geomorphology and biodiversity
Restoration, rehabilitation and recovery of monuments and landscapes
Promotion and sustainable use of heritage values
Organization of tourism and services in the heritage area