Lang Son celebrates its entry into UNESCO’s global geopark network with an ambitious sustainable tourism roadmap.

Prolonged downpours leave over 400 households isolated, with rising river levels threatening more damage.

On June 19 alone, a total of 2,005 trucks completed customs clearance at Lang Son’s border gates — the highest single-day figure ever recorded in the province. Of these, 634 carried exports and 1,371 imports.

From Lang Son village, they’ve built a thriving brand rooted in nostalgia and tradition.

Lang Son Geopark of Vietnam has been officially recognised as a UNESCO Global Geopark, alongside 15 others worldwide, at a special certificate presentation ceremony held in Paris on June 2.

The fortress, which played a crucial role in Vietnam’s history, has now been honored as a national historical site. The announcement came as part of the Dong Dang Festival, an annual event celebrating local culture and traditions.