Drone photos of Can Gio sea reclamation urban project in Ho Chi Minh City nearly 6 months after groundbreaking
Nearly six months after breaking ground, the Can Gio sea reclamation tourism urban area project-Vinhomes Green Paradise by Vietnam's largest private conglomerate Vingroup has transformed into a massive sand-filling construction site, with hundreds of vessels operating around the clock.
Vingroup broke ground on the Can Gio sea reclamation tourism urban area project on April 19, 2025.
The project covers 2,870 hectares and requires an estimated total investment exceeding VND217 trillion (US$8.5 billion).
It has been in planning for years, and in early 2024, city authorities approved its detailed zoning plan.
Its development is expected to take 11 years, with an operational period of 50 years.
The urban area is projected to accommodate up to 228,560 residents and attract approximately 8.9 million tourists annually.
The green area in the photo shows the residential zone; from the edge of the green area outward is the reclaimed land currently undergoing ground treatment. Photo: Ngoc Hien / Tuoi Tre
The construction site of the Can Gio sea reclamation tourism urban area project in Ho Chi Minh City on September 28, 2025. Photo: Ngoc Hien / Tuoi Tre
Numerous ships and boats transport sand to be pumped into the project site in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Ngoc Hien / Tuoi Tre
Vingroup's Can Gio sea reclamation project in Ho Chi Minh City has a land price of over VND27.3 trillion (over $1) approved by the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee. Photo: Ngoc Hien / Tuoi Tre
The project stretches along the Can Gio coastline in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Ngoc Hien / Tuoi Tre
Workers pump sand for ground leveling within the project in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Ngoc Hien / Tuoi Tre
According to Vingroup, the project covers a total area of 2,870 hectares. Photo: Ngoc Hien / Tuoi Tre
Sand-pumping barges operate day and night at the project site. Photo: Ngoc Hien / Tuoi Tre
Workers at the Can Gio sea reclamation construction site. Photo: Ngoc Hien / Tuoi Tre
According to Vingroup, the project will feature a range of amenities, including a 443-hectare artificial lagoon named Paradise Lagoon. Photo: Ngoc Hien / Tuoi Tre
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