What are the five criteria needed for a cultural heritage city model?
The government has for the first time stipulated five criteria for selecting localities to pilot the cultural heritage city model according to Decree 282/2026/ND-CP, opening up a direction for development linked to heritage preservation.

For the first time, the Government has specifically stipulated five criteria for selecting localities to pilot the cultural heritage city model in Decree 282/2026/ND-CP. The new regulations set requirements regarding heritage value, conservation, management, and promotion of heritage, aiming for urban development based on culture, while simultaneously promoting tourism, cultural industries, and sustainable growth.


