The Rise of Cultural-Leisure Travel: Redefining Urban Destinations

In the wave of global urbanization, as people increasingly value sustainable living, blending nature, and local culture, the model of urban resorts integrated with cultural tourism has become an inevitable trend. These urban areas are not only well-planned to become ideal residential spaces but also enhanced with local cultural experiences to attract tourists.

Ha Nam, a land of cultural and historical significance with its vast heritage, is a top local cultural destination in the world. It is embracing this trend to create a unique, sustainable, and culturally rich living environment. A notable example is Sun Mega City, the first and largest multi-functional urban complex in the south of Hanoi, developed by Sun Group. The project boasts a strategic location at the gateway to the capital city, offering easy connectivity to neighboring provinces through major highways and national roads. It also features a comprehensive range of utilities and inherits the rich cultural legacy of Ha Nam, known for its temples, traditional craft villages, and festivals.

What sets Sun Mega City apart is its focus on developing a multi-functional urban area integrated with cultural tourism. A highlight of this development is the cultural-historical tourism complex that meticulously replicates the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, a national symbol, within a modern urban setting. This attraction not only serves as an impressive cultural and tourist destination but also elevates the living and real estate values in the region.

Sun Mega City Leads the Trend of Multi-functional Urban Areas Integrated with Cultural Tourism (Photo: Sun Property)

With this approach, Sun Mega City not only creates a high-quality living environment but also stimulates local economic development through commercial, tourism, and resort services. The model of “living amongst heritage and developing alongside tourism” is a competitive advantage that makes real estate in this area an attractive investment opportunity, offering multiple values: asset growth, commercial profits, and cultural and experiential benefits for residents.

The Allure of Sun Mega City’s Three Interlocking Components

As a pioneer in creating premium tourism, resort, and real estate ecosystems, Sun Group has made its mark with iconic projects in strategic locations such as Da Nang, Quang Ninh, Phu Quoc, and Sapa. All these developments embody a sustainable development philosophy, integrating local identity and promoting indigenous culture, earning the love of tourists, especially international visitors.

With Sun Mega City, Sun Group showcases its long-term vision and passion by incorporating a historical and cultural narrative into this mega urban resort model.

The Replicated Imperial Citadel of Thang Long: A Unique Cultural Landmark (Photo: Sun Property)

Sun Mega City comprises three interlocking urban components, each serving complementary functions: Sun Urban City, a vibrant and bustling space with commercial streets, shopping areas, restaurants, hotels, and entertainment centers; Sun River City, a tranquil and nature-centric living environment with green landscapes, lakes, and internal parks, embracing the modern wellness living trend; and Sun Legacy City, home to the replicated Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, a cultural magnet that attracts tourists and provides residents with a space imbued with Vietnamese cultural essence.

While Sun Urban City is already a real estate market focal point, offering a diverse range of sought-after products and a well-established ecosystem of amenities, Sun River City and Sun Legacy City are promising to be equally impressive and unique components.

Sun Urban City: A Mosaic of Modern Conveniences and Cultural Experiences (Photo: Anh Duong)

With a scale of over 82,000 real estate products, meticulous planning, and a unique development vision, Sun Mega City is not just the most modern mega-urban complex in southern Hanoi but also offers investors a “fourfold return” opportunity. Investors can benefit from dual profits through rentals and commercial tourism services, as well as asset value appreciation over time, driven by strong urbanization trends and the desire for alternative destinations outside central urban areas. Additionally, the integration of cultural and tourism elements will create a sustainable appeal, retaining tourists and generating stable revenue for investors.

As the trend of “urban resorts integrated with cultural tourism” gains momentum as a strategic direction in many developed countries, Sun Mega City is a pioneering model in Vietnam. With its advantageous location, scale, development concept, the capabilities of the investor, and its alignment with global trends, the project is expected to be a game-changer for Ha Nam, transforming it into a prominent destination for cultural tourism and resort real estate in Northern Vietnam.

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