Burial Site of 13th Century Vietnamese Prince in South Korea Being Promoted for Tourism

This is an interesting historical note between South Korea and Vietnam that the ROK is trying to capitalize on to promote tourism:

Looking to disperse international tourism beyond the crowded streets of Seoul, Korea is mining an ancient, forgotten royal connection to lure travelers from its top tourism market: Vietnam.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced on Friday a new initiative to develop historical travel routes centered around Bonghwa, a quiet mountainous county in North Gyeongsang Province. While seemingly an unlikely destination for international visitors, Bonghwa holds a unique position in regional diplomacy. It is the final resting place of Prince Ly Long Tuong, a scion of Vietnam’s Ly Dynasty who fled a palace coup in the 13th century, crossed the sea to the Goryeo Kingdom and established a lineage in Korea that survives to this day.

Following a bilateral summit in April where Vietnamese officials highlighted Bonghwa as a symbol of shared history, Seoul is moving to institutionalize the narrative. The government plans to link a developing cultural site called K-Vietnam Valley with nearby UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the ancient wooden temples of Buseoksa and the traditional riverside village of Hahoe in Andong.

Korea Times

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