Trang An scenic landscape complex in Ninh Binh province, Vietnam, was recognized by UNESCO as a mixed natural and cultural property in June 2014. The area covers nearly 2,000 ha and is divided into five areas: special reservation area, core area, cave area, tourism service areas, and spiritual tourism area of Bai Binh pagoda mountain. The complex is home to 50 submerged caves that act as gateways leading to other valleys in a total span of 20 km long. Visitors can take boats to explore the caves and witness the unique nature of labyrinth of cave, mountain, lake, and historic relics. The area was also the location of the first capital of the Vietnamese feudal and independent state, Hoa Lu, over 1,000 years ago. Relics of temples dedicated to important historical figures and one-pillar pagodas can still be seen today. Additionally, Trang An is home to archaeological caves that date back to the Hoa Binh culture (12,000-10,000 BC). Over 10,000 visitors, both local and foreign, visit Trang An every day, with the daily number reaching 12,000 on weekends. The site is around 100 km from central Hanoi and well worth the visit for its historical and natural significance.