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Heritage Journey

The program explores outstanding cultural and natural heritage values of Vietnam and the world, recognized by UNESCO. Through this, audiences gain deeper insights into history and clearly see Vietnam’s role in preserving and promoting heritage values for today and the future.

Latest Episodes

Rhapsody of Fire and Water | Heritage Journey

Culture & Tourism 13:58

Spanning 4,760 square kilometres, Dak Nong UNESCO Global Geopark lies in western Lam Dong Province - a place where the story of the Earth and human history come together. Join us as we travel back through time, tracing the story of how this land was shaped over hundreds of millions of years.

Ví and Giặm folk songs - Melodies of enduring love | Heritage Journey

Culture & Tourism 15:30

Flowing through the heart of Nghe An and Ha Tinh, the timeless melodies of Ví and Giặm are more than just music, they are the living soul of the people. Born from the rhythm of daily labor along the Lam River, these UNESCO-recognized folk songs capture the resilience, optimism, and deep emotions of central Vietnam without the need for a single musical instrument.

The Sacred Sounds of Gongs | Heritage Journey

Culture & Tourism 10:58

Discover the sacred gong culture of Vietnam's Central Highlands. Explore how this UNESCO-recognised heritage continues to preserve tradition, identity and community through generations of artisans and musicians.

Hùng Kings Worship Belief: The Sacred Journey Home | Heritage Journey

Culture & Tourism 19:35

More than a commemoration, the Hùng Kings Worship belief is a living tradition that connects millions of Vietnamese people to their shared origins and cultural identity. Passed down through generations and recognised by UNESCO, it continues to embody the enduring spirit of gratitude, unity and remembrance.

Củ Chi Tunnels - Tales from underground | Heritage Journey

Culture & Tourism 15:33

A multi-layered network of tunnels stretching over 250 kilometres beneath the ground. A hidden world where soldiers and guerrillas lived, trained, and concealed themselves in absolute secrecy. The Củ Chi Tunnels form an underground city, a masterpiece of military architecture with remarkable design, construction and operation.

A song of earth and fire | Heritage Journey

Culture & Tourism 23:26

Unlike many pottery traditions that use a potter’s wheel or moulds, Bàu Trúc pottery is shaped entirely by hand, through the movements of the artisan, a rhythmic movement between hands and clay. Let's explore the stories behind this craft in Heritage Journey!

Then - Celestial Sounds, The Pulse of Time | Heritage Journey

Culture & Tourism 19:27

In the ancient mountains of Việt Nam, "Then" is more than music. It is the melody of heaven – a bridge between humanity and the divine. A dialogue between generations, a promise that no matter how far it travels, the essence of the roots remains unchanged.

Cát Bà - Where the forest meets the sea | Heritage Journey

Culture & Tourism 14:57

Cát Bà is a wonderful site because of its beauty, and it's also an incredible location for scientists to investigate the origins of the Earth and how it has evolved over many years. Today, as nature becomes increasingly vulnerable to human activity and climate change, the question is no longer simply how to develop this place, but also how to keep it alive.

Heritage Journey

Culture & Tourism 06:28

Some values were written long before human history began. Some are preserved by human hands, memory, and belief. Discover the stories where nature, culture, and generations meet. Heritage Journey — now on VNTD.

Cát Bà National Park - where life holds on | Heritage Journey

Culture & Tourism 19:16

Cat Ba National Park, South East Asia's largest offshore limestone mountain area, is one of the world's most important biosphere reserves. Here, forests grow on stone, the sea cuts deep into mountains, and diverse ecosystems thrive. Yet, this environment's survival relies on the quiet, daily efforts of dedicated locals. How do these unsung heroes safeguard our irreplaceable natural future? Find out on Heritage Journey.