Ecopark Long An: 23 Years of Eco-Township Building & Why Eco Retreat Is Worth Owning
When markets turn cautious, the key question is not “what to buy” but “which asset is worth owning in any market condition”. The answer usually lies in the credibility and philosophy of the developer. This article revisits the 23-year journey of Ecopark — the developer behind Eco Retreat Long An — to explain why this eco-township model holds its value, and why the Rung Phuong sub-zone is a compelling entry point into a new cycle.
Ecopark in 30 Seconds
Ten Years Spent Purely on Research (2003 – 2013)
Few developers would dedicate a full decade just to research. Yet that is exactly what Ecopark did: from 2003 to 2013 the group did not rush to build houses, but focused on how to develop a sustainable eco-township — from water treatment and green planning to the community operating model. This “slow but sure” period created the differentiated foundation for every Ecopark township that followed.
Ecopark Hung Yen — From Scepticism to Destination
In 2013, Ecopark Hung Yen was born — the first and still most solid eco-township to date. In the early years, many Hanoians were sceptical: why leave the fully-serviced old quarter for somewhere far, at a premium price? The turning point came during COVID: when city dwellers, confined within four walls, craved green space to breathe, Ecopark became a place to walk beneath trees and exercise outdoors. A wave of migration toward green townships began — and Ecopark Hung Yen recorded some of the strongest price growth in the market, while becoming a weekend leisure destination.
A Township Chain & the Birth of Eco Retreat
From the Hung Yen foundation, Ecopark expanded into a chain of eco-townships across the country: Eco Central Park (Vinh), developments in Hai Duong, Long Hai and the southern region. Each project distilled the lessons and refinements of those before it. Eco Retreat Long An, launched in 2025, is the most complete edition of that journey — bringing together two decades of planning, operating and green-living philosophy.
Eco Retreat Long An — 220ha of Distilled Experience
Spanning 220 hectares across 9 sub-zones, Eco Retreat is planned around a very large water surface, using naturally filtered water to keep it clean — an ideal environment for wildlife, notably the swans of Thien Nga (Swan) Lake. Its signature is an 8km forest-bathing trail wrapping the whole project, passing through 20 themed amenity gardens (a chess garden, a vitamin-D garden, a sound garden, community gardens, and more). The project reserves up to 7 education land plots from kindergarten to inter-level, alongside clubhouses, plazas, sports areas and the Forest Onsen apartment complex with Japanese-style hot springs.
Why It Is “An Asset Worth Owning in Any Market”
The durable value of an Ecopark property comes from several compounding factors:
- A scarce product. Large-scale, low-density wellness townships close to nature are uncommon in the market — scarcity underpins value.
- A sustainable community. In the early sub-zones, the developer applied transfer restrictions and early-occupancy commitments, helping the community stay for the long term and avoiding supply disruption — a rare mechanism that stabilises the secondary market.
- Operating credibility. With more than 23 years of experience, landscape and service quality are maintained well over time — decisive for an asset to retain its usable value.
Note: real estate is a medium- to long-term investment; outcomes depend on many market factors and no returns are guaranteed. This article is for reference only and is not personal investment advice.
Rung Phuong — An Entry Point Into the New Cycle
Against this backdrop, the Rung Phuong sub-zone is the developer’s new low-rise release, accompanied by a flexible payment policy appearing for the first time in over two decades. With prices from VND 5.9 billion, an on-site Edison inter-level school and a location ahead of the western infrastructure wave, Rung Phuong suits both families settling down and investors seeking to hold — for the long term — an asset with a clear value foundation. For landed homes, foreign buyers can access the product through a long-term lease structure (LTLA).
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Phi Long
Phi Long helps investors model after-tax returns and structure ownership correctly under Vietnam’s current rules.
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