Study Tour: New Urban Area Development
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Wed 20 Nov
7:35 AM — 10:15 AM (GMT+07:00) Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta
Hilton Saigon, Hotel Lobby, Ground Floor
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Take this opportunity to visit Thu Thiem and learn how developments there have evolved over the years, transforming the Ho Chi Minh City landscape. Thu Thiem is a dynamic new urban area located on the Thu Thiem Peninsula. Envisioned as the city’s future financial and cultural hub, this 6.57 km² redevelopment project is strategically positioned across the Saigon River from the historic District 1, making it a prime location for both business and residential development.
The group will have an opportunity to tour:
- Sala City, a premier eco-urban area that redefines modern living in Ho Chi Minh City. Nestled in the heart of District 2, it spans an impressive 257 hectares. This thoughtfully designed community harmonises nature with urban convenience, creating a vibrant environment for residents and visitors alike.
- The Metropole Thu Thiem stands as a premier mixed-use development that redefines luxury living and modern urban lifestyle in Ho Chi Minh City. Inspired by world-class metropolitan areas, this vibrant community combines residential, commercial, and recreational spaces to create a unique urban experience.
- Empire City spans 14.6 hectares along the picturesque Saigon River. This premier mixed-use development features approximately 3,000 luxury apartments, an iconic 88-storey tower, and a variety of retail and office spaces. With world-class amenities, including lush green parks, swimming pools, and fitness centers, Empire City offers a harmonious blend of modern living and urban convenience.
Vietnam road traffic regulations require us to provide a manifest in advance of all bus passengers going on study tours in the event of an administration inspection. If you wish to join this study tour, please pre-register and provide your full name and birth year. We regret that on-site requests may not be accommodated in order to abide by these regulations. Please have your passport on hand for the tour.
This is an all-weather tour. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Group meets at the Hilton hotel lobby at 7.45am and the bus will depart at 7.50am sharp.
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Tour Guides
Tour Host
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Head Of Innovation & Community Empire City LLC
For the past seven years, Quoc-Dung Ngo has led innovation and community efforts at Empire City LLC (www.empirecity.vn), a premier mixed-use development in Ho Chi Minh City's new financial district. With 22 years of experience in various dynamic fields, he has driven numerous initiatives for sustainable urban development. In his role, Quoc-Dung collaborates with leading planners, architects, investors, and stakeholders to bring visionary urban concepts…
Tour Host
Tour Host
Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer enCity
Dzung Do Nguyen is an expert in city planning and design with 15 years of experience in plan-making and implementation in fast-growing regions and emerging cities in Asia. He has explored new frontiers in urban innovations with the aim of providing market-responsive, context-sensitive and implementation-ready urban solutions. His works focuses on comprehensive city development strategies, economic zone developments, water-sensitive urban designs, transit-oriented developments and new…