Vạn Phúc City Urban Area Overview: A Riverside Living Paradise along the Saigon River
Vạn Phúc City Urban Area, developed by Van Phuc Investment Real Estate JSC – Dai Phuc Group, is a large-scale mixed-use project creating a high-end living space in Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City. Known as a “city within a city,” Vạn Phúc City offers a wide range of real estate products including townhouses, villas, apartments, shophouses, and land plots, along with international-standard amenities and a green living environment ideal for approximately 45,000 residents.
Scale and Diverse Products
Vạn Phúc City covers a total land area of up to 198 hectares, with a well-planned building density of 40%. The balance between construction space and large green areas is a key factor in creating the project's sustainable value. The project aims to become a “live and work” destination with solid legal status, ensuring long-term ownership rights (permanent red-book ownership) for residents.
Strategic Location and Superior Connectivity
Vạn Phúc City is located on National Highway 13, Hiep Binh Phuoc Ward, Thu Duc District (now Thu Duc City), Ho Chi Minh City. Its most outstanding feature is that the project has three sides bordering the Saigon River, providing a cool, airy living environment with beautiful views. The urban area is close to Binh Loi Bridge and is adjacent to the future Metro Line 3B.
Transportation connectivity is a major advantage, allowing residents to travel conveniently by both road and waterway:
- About 15 minutes by water bus to downtown Ho Chi Minh City.
- Only 1km to Pham Van Dong Boulevard.
- About 7km to District 1.
- About 9km to Tan Son Nhat Airport.
- About 4km to Mien Dong Bus Station.
- 3–5km to major shopping centers such as E-mart, Gigamall Thu Duc, and Co.op Mart Binh Trieu.
- About 10km to Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City.
Thanks to National Highway 13, National Highway 1, and Pham Van Dong Boulevard, residents can easily connect to satellite cities such as Di An, Thuan An (Binh Duong Province), and other southeastern provinces.
Master Plan and Diverse Architectural Styles
Vạn Phúc City is divided into multiple unique sub-zones, each featuring distinct architectural styles and product types to meet diverse customer needs:
Golden Shophouse Area
Located at the entrance of Vạn Phúc City, next to Ocean World amusement park and the commercial complex cluster, Golden Shophouse provides 367 units with the following specifications:
- Land area: 189m² – 207m² – 220m² (9x21m, 9x23m, 10x22m).
- Structure: 5–6 floors including 1 basement, 1 ground floor, and 4 upper floors.
- Handover condition: Exterior completed, interior delivered in rough finish.
This is a vibrant commercial area with many shophouses already in operation.
Sunlake Shop Villa Area
Considered one of the most beautiful subdivisions, Sunlake Shop Villa offers direct views of Dai Nhat Lake, Song Trang Canal, and a 2km waterfront promenade. Each unit has a land area of 7x23m, including 1 basement and 4 above-ground floors, featuring a blend of modern and neoclassical architecture.
Jardin Villas Area
A limited edition collection of 54 detached villas offering maximum privacy and luxury.
Royal Van Phuc Shophouse Area
This premium subdivision includes 170 high-end shophouses designed in European neoclassical style:
- Structure: 6 floors including basement, mezzanine, and 3 upper floors.
- Land sizes: 7x20m, 7x20.5m, 7x22m.
Mansion Van Phuc Area
Mansion Van Phuc includes detached and semi-detached villas ranging from 230m² to 460m², designed in luxurious neoclassical style. Located in the Southeast subdivision, it enjoys a prime riverside position next to the marina, offering an elite waterfront lifestyle.
Van Phuc Center and Diamond Sky Apartments
Van Phuc Center is located next to Ocean World and faces the Saigon River. It covers 17,581m² with two blocks (A and B), including a shopping center and Diamond Sky serviced apartments.
Block A: 7,538m², 21 floors, 306 apartments.
- Podium (Floors 1–2): Commercial and retail spaces.
- Floor 3: Community facilities and swimming pool.
- Tower (Floors 4–21): Residential apartments.
Block B: 10,043m², 18 floors.
- Floors 1–3: Commercial area and cinema.
- Floors 4–17: Offices and restaurants.
- Floor 18: Technical systems.
Complete Internal and External Amenities System
As a “city within a city,” Vạn Phúc City features a world-class internal amenity system serving all needs of residents, including leisure, shopping, entertainment, and daily living. The system is nearly 90% completed and includes:
Highlight Amenities
- Dai Nhat Lake (16 hectares) for landscape and climate regulation.
- The Long Park riverside park (3.4km jogging and walking path).
- Diamond Square with spectacular water music shows.
- Ocean World amusement park.
- Song Trang Canal (2km walking and landscape route).
Diverse Service Amenities
Residents enjoy a full ecosystem of services for all ages:
- Education: Kindergarten, primary school.
- Healthcare & Fitness: Medical station, gym, yoga, sauna.
- Commerce & Services: Shopping mall, supermarket, convenience stores, restaurants, coffee shops, spa, ATM & banking, reception services.
- Recreation & Sports: Swimming pools, infinity pool, tennis, basketball, football, BBQ areas, parks, jogging paths, children’s playgrounds.
- Infrastructure & Security: Parking, elevators, fire protection system, emergency exits, security system, air-conditioning system, community rooms.
Nearby External Amenities
From Vạn Phúc City, residents can quickly access modern external facilities such as Gigamall, Emart Go Vap, and top educational institutions including Ho Chi Minh City University of Law and Vietnam National University.
Selling Price and Project Progress
Price Range and Policy
Prices at Vạn Phúc City range from 90.48 – 311.79 million VND/m². This reflects the prime riverside location, synchronized planning, and high-end international-standard amenities. Detailed pricing for villas, townhouses, and rental units is regularly updated by the developer.
Construction Progress Update (Q3/2021)
Vạn Phúc City maintains committed construction progress with key milestones as of Q3/2021:
- Mansion Van Phuc: 90% completed, expected completion in Q4/2021.
- Royal Van Phuc: 50% completed, expected handover in December 2021.
- Sunlake Villas: 50% topped out, expected handover in March 2022.
- Water music square: expected completion and inauguration in December 2021.
- Dinh Thi Thi Street: completed.
- Sales gallery: completed.
The internal amenity system serving entertainment, shopping, and leisure is nearly 90% completed. Notably, Golden Shophouse has already become a bustling commercial area.
Deeper Analysis of Architecture and Living Quality
Architectural diversity is a major highlight of Vạn Phúc City. Subdivisions such as Royal Van Phuc and Mansion Van Phuc adopt European neoclassical style, creating luxurious and timeless aesthetics. Meanwhile, Sunlake Shop Villas combine modern and neoclassical elements, aligning with the riverside resort lifestyle trend.
Vạn Phúc City is committed to providing a green, clean, modern, and civilized living environment. With three sides bordering the Saigon River, it ensures fresh air and natural ventilation year-round. The Long Park (3+ km) and Dai Nhat Lake (16 hectares) act as a massive natural cooling system for the entire urban area.
For shophouses, the project creates vibrant commercial streets where residents can enjoy shopping, dining, and entertainment right at their doorstep. Key commercial zones such as Golden Shophouse and Van Phuc Center reinforce the self-sufficient “mini city” model.
Investment Potential and Livability
Located at the eastern gateway of Ho Chi Minh City, along National Highway 13 and near Metro Line 3B, Vạn Phúc City offers strong long-term appreciation potential. Being part of Thu Duc City’s strategic development plan further enhances its real estate value. The synchronized infrastructure and rapid construction progress demonstrate the developer’s strong commitment.
Vạn Phúc City is not only a place to live but also a high-value investment asset, especially with shophouses already operating actively. It is an ideal choice for families seeking a luxurious, safe, and fully equipped living environment in Ho Chi Minh City.
Conclusion
Vạn Phúc City Urban Area is not just a residential project but a complete and premium living ecosystem. With smart planning, a prime riverside location, clear legal status, and a wide range of amenities, it stands as a symbol of prosperity and modern urban living in Thu Duc City.
