Ecovillage Saigon River, Nhon Trach: scale, homes, legal status

Ecovillage Saigon River is a riverside resort-style township developed by the Ecopark founder east of Ho Chi Minh City, launched in mid-2023. It targets people who want a slower, greener life while staying within reach of the city. This page summarises the public information and the questions to raise at a viewing.

Location of Ecovillage Saigon River

The project is in Ben Co hamlet, Dai Phuoc, in the former Nhon Trach district of Dong Nai province; since the 2025 reorganisation it is Dai Phuoc commune, Dong Nai. Listings describe it as riverfront, about 5 km from the Cat Lai ferry and about 18 km from Notre Dame Cathedral. Real travel time depends on the ferry, bridges and roads still under construction, so check infrastructure progress in official documents.

Scale and planning

Amenities and progress

In August 2023 the press reported that phase 1 construction had started with Coteccons as contractor, and that a hotel and resort sub-zone would be run by an international brand. A June 2025 aggregator update said most sub-zones had finished their structures, internal infrastructure was about 80% complete, and the park, marina, clubhouse and pool were under way. Schools, a hospital and a sports centre were described as about to start.

• Landscaping, walking paths and lakes.
• Retail and services, a pool, sports courts and a children's play area.
• A hot-spring area linked to the hot-spring villas.

Legal checks

• Is the entity signing your contract the project owner named in the land-allocation and investment-approval decisions?
• Is there a Dong Nai Department of Construction letter confirming your unit is eligible for off-plan sale, plus a bank guarantee?
• What land category is the unit on: urban residential land, or commercial and tourism land? They carry different terms and rights.

Step by step in our Ecopark legal checklist.

Tips before buying at Ecovillage Saigon River

• Listing sites show very different prices. Rely only on price lists issued by the developer or an appointed agent.
• Resort villas often come with a rental or management programme; read the fees and your rights to personal use carefully.
• Nobody can guarantee rental returns. Treat them as possible income, not a certainty.

Riverside homes suit wood and bamboo home decor. For prices, terms and show-home times, get the Ecopark price list on Zalo.

Costs on top of the price

The figure on a price list is rarely everything you pay. Add:

• 10% VAT on the building part of the price (not on the land-use fee), if the list shows prices before VAT.
• A 2% maintenance fund on apartments, paid at handover.
• A 0.5% registration fee when the ownership certificate is issued.
• Monthly management and parking fees.
• Fit-out and move-in costs: kitchen, curtains, lighting, storage.

A simple first-year cost sheet lets you compare projects fairly, rather than comparing price per square metre alone.

Who is Ecovillage Saigon River for?

It suits buyers looking for a riverside retreat near Ho Chi Minh City for weekends or retirement, who value quiet over dense urban amenities. Anyone commuting daily into the city centre should time the ferry or bridge crossing carefully before committing.

Note: ecoparkvn.com is not the developer's official website. Information is compiled from public sources; prices and sales terms are published by the developer or its appointed agents. Check the legal status before any transaction.