Assessment of Geoheritage of Geosites in Trang An –Ninh Binh area

Abstract

Trang An - Ninh Binh is a captivating tourist destination, both for
domestic and international travelers, renowned for its abundant
geological, geomorphological, and ecological features, as well asits rich
cultural and historical significance. It was designated as a UNESCO
World Cultural and Natural Heritage site in 2014. With the objective of
fostering tourism development by harnessing the geological heritage
and formulating conservation strategies for geological heritage sites,
the present endeavor focuses on assessing the geoheritage values and
potential of seven distinct geosites within the Trang An area. These
geosites include Sang Cave, Dark Cave, Nau Ruou Cave, Dia Linh Cave,
Tran Cave, Dot Cave, and Ba Giot Cave. In accordance with the global
framework for geological world heritage, the findings reveal that these
seven geosites can be classified into three categories of geological sites:
Type B - Geomorphology, Type D - Stone, and Type I - Tectonic.
Employing a set of criteria to evaluate the value of geological heritage,
encompassing scientific, educational, and touristic significance, it
becomes evident that Trang An - Ninh Binh possesses considerable
scientific and educational value, and its potential for geotourism
development is highly promising. Additionally, the tourism potential of
these heritage sites is vividly expressed through their symbolic and
highly representative features, which characterize the landscape of
Trang An - Ninh Binh. The research results provide an invaluable
scientific foundation for local management in the pursuit ofsustainable
conservation and economic development of tourism in the region