Vinhomes has revealed the master plan for Vinhomes Global Gate Ha Long, an integrated urban development spanning approximately 6,200 hectares beside the UNESCO-listed Ha Long Bay. This is the company's largest urban development to date, and it signals a new measurement of success in city-building: not by the size of the land developed, but by the value every hectare delivers to its residents.
Traditionally, large master-planned communities have been defined by their scale, with developments over 2,500 acres considered substantial. However, as cities face mounting pressures from climate change, population growth, and evolving mobility patterns, urban development is being judged by new criteria. The OECD emphasizes that future cities must connect people to jobs and services, strengthen climate resilience, and integrate nature into urban infrastructure.
Positioned along the Hanoi–Hai Phong–Quang Ninh Expressway, at the intersection of northern Vietnam's tourism, industrial, and logistics corridors, Vinhomes Global Gate Ha Long is planned as a fully integrated city. It brings together housing, public services, commerce, and ecological infrastructure in a single connected environment. The project represents Vinhomes' most comprehensive urban vision, extending two decades of evolution from residential projects to integrated townships.
The master plan is built on the principle of an integrated urban ecosystem, designed to minimize the distance between living, working, learning, and essential services. Transportation, education, healthcare, commerce, and hospitality are embedded within one unified environment. The project's location adjacent to the future depot station of the Hanoi–Quang Ninh high-speed railway is expected to connect residents to the capital in about 23 minutes, reshaping regional mobility and enabling seamless commuting between metropolitan Hanoi and the UNESCO World Heritage landscape of Ha Long Bay.
Residents will enjoy uninterrupted views of Ha Long Bay, clean air, expansive waterfronts, and exceptional ecological quality. Residential offerings include villas, townhouses, shophouses, and high-rise apartments across six major districts.
Sustainability is a core component, with more than 2,500 hectares dedicated to green spaces, water bodies, and mangrove landscapes, including 680 hectares of naturally filtered seawater, approximately 200 kilometers of coastline, and the 660-hectare Globe Ha Long Forest Park. These ecological assets aim to support biodiversity, strengthen climate resilience, and foster healthier living conditions, forming the core of Vinhomes' ESG++ vision for regenerative urban development.
The city is organized around interconnected ecosystems. Culture and entertainment venues include a 60,000-seat outdoor waterfront venue, the 3,000-seat Wonder Theatre, an 81-hectare VinWonders destination featuring what is planned to be the world's largest aquarium park, an international convention center for over 4,500 guests, and an 18.5-hectare Vietnamese Cultural and Culinary Village. Hospitality and leisure offerings include internationally managed luxury hotels and resorts, integrated casino facilities, a 950-hectare golf complex with 12 courses, an 800-hectare mangrove recreational park, and Wonder Marina, providing direct access to Ha Long Bay.
Commerce and lifestyle amenities center around Vincom Mega Mall, premium outlet shopping, Vincom Collection retail streets, and dedicated lifestyle destinations, creating a 24-hour retail and dining environment. Sports and wellness infrastructure includes Vietnam's first purpose-built Sports District (13.3 hectares), a professional sports academy, and more than 50 kilometers of cycling routes. Health and education needs are met by the 14-hectare Vinmec Cleveland Clinic International Hospital; Vin New Horizon, Vietnam's largest senior living center; Golden Residence retirement villas; Vinschool campuses; an American international school; and Wonder Young Hub. The city's economic future is anchored by a new central business district with office towers of 30 to 45 stories, designed to attract domestic and international businesses.
Vinhomes Global Gate Ha Long is planned in alignment with ISO 37125, the latest international guidance for sustainable urban development, and incorporates Vingroup's ESG++ approach, extending beyond environmental protection to include ecological regeneration, resource efficiency, digital governance, resilient infrastructure, and long-term community wellbeing. Smart technologies, including artificial intelligence, IoT applications, and data-driven urban management, are intended to optimize city operations alongside green mobility systems and efficient public infrastructure.
Guided by three core principles—connectivity, regeneration, and excellence—the project aims to demonstrate how mobility, environmental stewardship, public services, commerce, and culture can function within a single planning framework. Through this approach, Vinhomes underlines its commitment to developing integrated urban environments designed for long-term sustainability.
