HCMC – The People’s Committee of HCMC has approved the master plan for the 2,870-hectare Can Gio seaside urban area, which will need a total of US$9 billion to develop.
Located in Long Hoa Commune and Can Thanh Town within Can Gio, the planned seaside tourism city is expected to accommodate around 230,000 residents and attract 8-9 million visitors annually.
The project will feature a blend of seaside tourism, resorts, smart city technology, high-tech services, residential housing, and hotels.
The project is divided into four major zones: A, B, C, and D-E.
Zone A will have a total area of over 950 hectares, with one side facing the East Sea and another bordering Can Thanh. This area will serve as an ecological residential and tourism gateway to the seaside city. The zone is divided into eight smaller areas, including four residential units (A1, A3, A4, A6) and four functional zones (A2, A5, A7, A8).
Zone B will span nearly 660 hectares and face the East Sea on one side, with the rest bordering the Ba Muoi Thang Tu coastal tourist road. It will consist of four residential units (B1, B2, B3, B4) with a projected population of 75,000 and one functional zone (B5). This section will focus on resort tourism, urban public services, and infrastructure hubs. Social housing, covering over 103 hectares, will be provided in residential units B1, B2, and B3, accounting for over 20% of the residential land area.
Zone C, covering around 318 hectares, will be divided into six residential units (C1 to C6), with a total maximum population of 41,364. This zone will include a mixed-use area for finance, commerce, services, offices, and ports, alongside modern urban developments, including villas, townhouses, and high-rise apartments.
Zone D, comprising around 480 hectares, will feature four residential units (D1, D3, D4, D5) and two functional zones for tourism services (D2) and other services (E1). It will be developed into a high-end commercial and resort hub, with modern urban residential areas.
Zone E, occupying about 458 hectares, will be dedicated to waterways, channels, and green spaces for urban use.
Originally planned for 600 hectares, the project has been expanded to 2,870 hectares following a revised investment plan approved in June 2020. The total investment has risen to over VND217 trillion, with nearly VND33 trillion in equity. The project is expected to take 11 years to complete, with the first phase of construction slated to begin in April 2025, aiming for completion in 2030.
