A tourism project worth almost VND25 trillion (over US$1 billion) was started on October 26 in the northern coastal province of Thanh Hoa by Sun Group, one of Vietnam's largest real-estate developers.

A graphic design of Sun Group's tourism project in Sam Son city of
Thanh Hoa province (Photo: Thanh Hoa Newspaper)

The 550-hectare project consists of a massive plaza, pedestrian streets, hotel and resort complexes and recreational facilities.

The Sam Son project is part of the Sun Group's long-term development strategy to transform Sam Son city and Thanh Hoa province into a tourism centre of Vietnam, said a representative of the group. 

The construction of the plaza and pedestrian streets in Sam Son city are set to be completed in the first quarter of 2022. A 60-metre tall monument is to built at the centre of the plaza as a new symbol for the city.

Tourists may take part in numerous recreational and festive activities in the plaza to experience local traditions and culture.

The Sun Group said it has also been working on a plan to develop an ecocity luxury complex for international tourists.