Thu Thiem New Urban Area is quickly becoming Ho Chi Minh City’s new financial and residential center. As infrastructure takes shape and investment pours in, this once-undeveloped peninsula is attracting some of Vietnam’s most ambitious real estate projects. Among the standout developments, The River Thu Thiem offers a compelling proposition: low-rise, resort-style living right on the Saigon River, with direct access to the city center and a level of privacy that is rare in an urban setting.
The River Thu Thiem sets itself apart with scale, design and a deep focus on lifestyle. The project sits on plots 3-15 and 3-16, some of the most desirable land in the new urban area, and is backed by two established players: City Garden JSC (part of REFICO Group) and infrastructure developer CII. It is directly connected to the city’s future green spine, the waterfront park and sits along the Central Loop Boulevard, the district’s main circulation artery. That location gives it both prominence and practicality: steps from nature, seamlessly linked to the city’s future infrastructure.
Built around a boutique concept, The River Thu Thiem offers 525 units across a well-proportioned footprint. It is low-rise by design, allowing for more space, more privacy and a stronger connection to the river. The low density creates breathing room not only between buildings, but between people. Every detail is shaped to support comfort. Wide balconies, open layouts, natural light throughout, the kind of practical luxury that holds up over time.
The design takes cues from waterfront neighborhoods that got it right, Marina Bay, the Thames, parts of Dubai. The common thread: modern architecture that does not overwhelm the setting but works with it. At The River, large glass panels frame the views, greenery softens the edges and nothing blocks the breeze off the Saigon River.
PRIME LOCATION, REAL CONNECTIVITY
Positioned along Nguyen Co Thach Street, one of the main arteries of the Thu Thiem peninsula, the project is plugged directly into the city’s future infrastructure while offering immediate, practical access to key districts. The River Thu Thiem sits at the center of a fast-emerging district where key civic, cultural and transport infrastructure is coming together within a 3km radius.
- Thu Thiem Bridge 1 links the development straight to Binh Thanh District and Saigon Ward (formerly District 1), just minutes from Nguyen Huu Canh Street, Vinpearl Landmark 81, and the city’s core financial zone. For residents commuting into the CBD or investors eyeing long-term upside, this proximity is a serious advantage.
- The Central Loop Boulevard runs through the entire Thu Thiem masterplan, giving The River streamlined internal access to all key zones without needing to exit the district.
- The North–South Axis opens direct routes from Tan Son Nhat Airport down to District 7 and Nha Be. For people who move between central and southern parts of the city, this location removes friction from daily travel.
- Vinpearl Landmark 81: A few minutes across Thu Thiem Bridge 1, Vinpearl Landmark 81 remains the clearest symbol of the city’s recent momentum. It brings premium retail, dining, and leisure.
- Thu Thiem Art Exhibition Center: Still under development, this cultural hub is expected to host exhibitions, events and international showcases, giving residents and visitors a direct connection to the creative life of the city. It’s the kind of anchor that helps turn a district into a destination.
- Children’s Cultural Center: For families, having a purpose-built space focused on education, arts, and development matters. For a growing urban district, it signals maturity. For residents of The River, it is a high-quality amenity and a practical advantage.
- Central Plaza: Designed as the civic heart of Thu Thiem, this will be the city’s largest public square as a space for events, festivals, and gatherings on a meaningful scale. Proximity to this kind of urban infrastructure tends to reward patience; values around it rise as the city grows into its plan.
- Metro Line 2: The groundwork is done, and completion is targeted for 2030. When it opens, the Ben Thanh-Tham Luong line will reshape how people move through the city. Projects with strong metro access, particularly in developing urban centers, have historically outperformed in both liquidity and long-term price growth.
| Commercial name | The River Thu Thiem |
| Location | 23 Tran Bach Dang Street, Thu Thiem New Urban Area, An Khanh Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City |
| Development | City Garden JSC (part of REFICO Group) and CII |
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| Ownership | 50 years for foreigner, long-term for Vietnamese |
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