A UN model of sustainable construction in Vietnam

The Green One United Nations House (GOUNH) in Hanoi, which was inaugurated in 2015 with the presence of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon, indicates the Growth of Viet Nam and UN cooperation in terms of sustainable development. The GOUNH staff has been encouraged to work in a way of green behaviors by reducing printing, replacing plastic products and using means of public transport. As a result, GOUNH achieved a third of their energy reduction target by boosting solar water heating and smart environment control. The appropriate fixture also generates a 42% reduction of water use. In addition, the building uses solar panels to collect power energy.

After three years putting into operation, the GOUNH has been acclaimed by international community with a lot of awards. This is a sustainable model in which innovative models and sustainable management practice represent foundations to meet sustainable development goals. GOUNH is considered as a typical, successful building of the cooperation between Vietnam and UN. 

Hoi An Ancient Town

Hoi An is known for its ancient construction style. When the night is falling, all-kind lanterns are lightening the town. You come here not only to discover long-standing houses but also enjoy authentical foods of middle Vietnam.

The photo above illustrates a typical restaurant in Hoi An Town with ancient furniture which seems to be made for some decades ago.

The photograph courtesy of VN Express Online

A Horse-Drawn Carriage

Before 1965, a horse-drawn carriage was commonly used in Vietnam's big cities. It was a public transportation then. A carriage is pulled by a horse and a rider sits in its front part. A carriage maximally contains 4 pax. 

The photograph courtesy of VN Express Online

Da Lat City

Dalat City in the early morning is a time to capture romantic, beautiful photos. It is not only a tourist attraction for local and international travellers but a place for photographic enthusiasts to satisfy their hobby.

To experience these sceneries, an advice for tourists is to rent a motorcycle to drive around the city and its suburban.

The photograph courtesy of Thanh Nien Online

Long-Standing Church in Kontum

An over-100-year church in Kontum, middle Vietnam was built from 1913 to 1918, a mix of Roman style construction and stilt house of Bana. Bana is the ethnic minority people in this region. The church was made of wood. It is not only a religious place for Christian but also a tourist attraction.   

The photograph courtesy of VN Express

Cajuput Forest Tra Su

Cajuput Forest Tra Su offers you tours on creeks meandering between two sides of cajuput which provide more cooling shades, particularly on sunny days. You could also discover customs of ethnic minority people Khmer and Cham, their mosques in this region.

The photograph courtesy of VN Express

The Park near Prenn Waterfall

Da Lat is known as a tourist attraction and noted for hills, valleys that draw the attention of thousands of loving couples or those who want to enjoy honey-moon voyages. The photo above depicts a small park near Prenn waterfall where students organize open-air activities in summer.

Photograph courtesy of VN Express

Coffee shop in Hoi An Ancient Town

A coffee shop is found the off beaten path in Hoi An Town. A small alley leads to this shop whose owner decorate it with the yellow, colourful lanterns to create a cosy atmosphere.   

The photograph courtesy of  VN Expess

Coloured Lantern Festival

Coloured Lantern Festival enlights the spiritual culture of the Vietnamese that takes place on occasions which people pray welfare for the dead.

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On the opening school day

The opening school day is on the corner. Students across the country come back to school after summer vacation. On these days, some regions in northern Vietnam have hit by some typhoons or floods due to heavy rains. The photo above describes students crossing a so-called bridge on the way to school. Fatal risks are waiting for them.

The photograph courtesy of VN Express online

Cliff Dia (Cliff Leech)

Cliff Dia (Cliff Leech) is one of the tourist attractions in Phu Yen, Vietnam and was recognised as a national beautiful landscape in 1998. It is on the list of national reserve the government of Phu Yen Province has protected and developed in the coming days. 

The photograph courtesy of Thanh Nien Online

Unique Constructed Palace of Ethnic Minority People Mong

Mr.Duc, Vuong Chinh, named King Meo (King Cat, a nickname of ethnic minority people Mong) had the palace designed at the beginning of the 20th century. It was built in a valley surrounding hills, woods and is considered as a unique palace in Vietnam.

The photograph courtesy of Thanh Nien Online