The delegation of consultants to build, evaluate, complete the Dossier to submit to UNESCO for recognition of a global geopark  surveyed more than 30 sites in the Lang Son Geopark area. They initially identified and selected 15 potential and prospective sites; assessing the current status and investment level to develop destinations in the Lang Son Geopark area. For example: Na Duong coal mine, Mau Son mountain (Loc Binh district); Chi Lang Pass (Chi Lang district); Tham Khuyen - Tham Hai Cave (Binh Gia district); Bac Le Temple, Dong Lam Eco-Tourism Area, Huu Lien Nature Reserve (Huu Lung District), Mo Mam Eco-Tourism Area (Bac Son District); Na La Cave, Lung Pa Pass (Van Quan district) and so on

Chi Lang Pass,Chi Lang district

Dong Lam steppe, Huu Lien commune, Huu Lung district

Mo Mam Eco-tourism Site, Bac Son district

The Delegation initially found a number of Geo-Heritages potential to be assessed as international Geo-Heritages such as Na Duong Basin, Loc Binh district (an unique location corresponding to the aquatic environment of the lake in 20 million years ago, huge fauna (crocodilians, turtles, iguanas), which are described in many international publications); Early Trias Rocks in 200 million years ago together with fossils (fish, eels, vertebrates) and so on. They are the basis of many international scientific publications; Tham Khuyen Cave, Binh Gia District (470,000-year-old site with Homo Erectus - ancient people in Vietnam) associated with rich fauna (monkeys, elephants, rhinoceros and so on). It is necessary to provide scientific arguments to prove the international value of Lang Son Geopark within the territory of Lang Son Geopark should be based on two main factors: Evolution of Life and Mother Goddess Worship (this is an unique aspect not found in two UNESCO Global Geoparks in Northeast Vietnam).

Na Duong coal mine, Loc Binh district  

The mining area is revealing a population of silicified wood

The place where fossilized timbers of Na Duong coal mine are gathered

“Footprints of animals” are clearly preserved in the sediments of Na Duong Coal Mine

Tham Hai cave, Con Nua village, Tan Van commune, Binh Gia district - where archaeological sites dated back to 470,000 years old were discovered

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Tan Van is talking with Mr. Guy Martini about the archaeological of Tham Hai cave

Tham Khuyen Cave - archaeologists have obtained many precious fossils, including the teeth of the giant ape man with primitive characteristics dating back to 250,000 years ago.

Pham Huong summarizes the report of the consultant team to build, evaluate, complete the Dossier and prepare to welcome the UNESCO appraisal team.