Ho Tram
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Ho Tram is a small beach town located in Vietnam
's Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province, in Xuyen Moc
district. It is situated about 125 kilometers South East of Ho Chi Minh City
(HCMC). Ho Tram’s pristine, undeveloped beachfront sits at just 2 hours from HCMC by car or 90 minutes via the ferry from HCMC to Vung Tau
. For over a century now, the Vung Tau cape (Cap St Jacques) has been known as a sea-side sanatorium for treatment of diseases with climate and sea water, and it has rapidly become the earliest tourism city of Vietnam. Ho Tram, is poised to become a major resort destination as the region develops along with its "sister" beach destination Ho Coc
which is located at close proximity. Ho Tram provides for the nicest beach in the area combining unspoiled waters with a large and wide beach of clear sand and is an increasingly week-end destination for wealthy Ho Chi Minh City residents as well as emerging as a resort destination for international tourists. Ho Tram also provides local excursions to Binh Chau Hot Springs famous for its relaxing mud baths and curative hot mineral springs said to improve blood circulation and mental disorders. The area is also home to a 11,000-hectare rainforest that was designated as a nature reserve in 1975. Most of the larger wildlife was exterminated or moved for safety reasons (most of the elephants were sent to Thailand), but plenty of beautiful birds and monkeys can be spotted in the forest.
Ho Tram Beach is mentioned by Lonely Planet Guide as the #3 of the Top 5 Places to visit around Ho Chi Minh City Lonely Planet Top 5 Around HCMC.
Tourism growth and development
Ho Tram Beach Resort & Spa (formerly known as Osaka Hotel) opened in 2006 – and is currently the only operational hotel on Ho Tram Beach. The 4 star resort is managed by Cam Ly joint stock company.
Current Developments include the MGM Grand Casino & Resort (development by Asian Coast Development Ltd.), Sanctuary Resort and Residences (development by REFICO), and a Small Luxury Hotel of the World (development by Dynasty Investments)
The MGM Grand Ho Tram Hotel and Casino is being developed by the Asian Coast Development Ltd. (ACDL). ACDL is a Canadian-based company specializing in the creation and development of integrated resort and hotel properties. The US$4.5 billion project will comprise five resort-casinos, luxury entertainment, spa, retail facilities, restaurants and conference space. The first phase of development includes 1,100 rooms and amenities with a scheduled competition in 2011.
Sanctuary Resort and Residences is being developed by REFICO, a Vietnam based, internationally focused property developer known principally for their commercial and residential developments. Sanctuary will be their first 5 star plus beach resort development. Phase one of development is complete and includes 24 villas for sale and a restaurant.
Dynasty Investments is preparing to begin construction on a SLH boutique hotel project as the first phase of their development on Ho Tram beach followed by several residential and hospitality projects along the main beach.
The current development plans in this temperate climate of southern Vietnam parallels the early growth of Phuket
, Las Vegas
and Macau
into premier tourist destinations. The yearly average temperature is 28C which is more moderate than other South Vietnamese provinces, the annual rainfall is only 1,500 mm which makes it one of the driest in the country. The temperature of the sea surface is about 25C all year round.
Vietnam
Vietnam – sometimes spelled Viet Nam , officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam – is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China to the north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia to the southwest, and the South China Sea –...
's Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province, in Xuyen Moc
Xuyen Moc
Xuyên Mộc is a rural district of Ba Ria–Vung Tau province in the southeast region of Vietnam. As of 2003 the district had a population of 132,117. The district covers an area of 642 km²....
district. It is situated about 125 kilometers South East of Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City , formerly named Saigon is the largest city in Vietnam...
(HCMC). Ho Tram’s pristine, undeveloped beachfront sits at just 2 hours from HCMC by car or 90 minutes via the ferry from HCMC to Vung Tau
Vung Tàu
Vũng Tàu is a city in southern Vietnam. Its population in 2005 was 240,000. The city area is including 13 urban wards and one village. It is the capital of Ba Ria-Vung Tau province, and is the crude oil extraction center of Vietnam. It is also known as one of the most beautiful cities of tourism...
. For over a century now, the Vung Tau cape (Cap St Jacques) has been known as a sea-side sanatorium for treatment of diseases with climate and sea water, and it has rapidly become the earliest tourism city of Vietnam. Ho Tram, is poised to become a major resort destination as the region develops along with its "sister" beach destination Ho Coc
Ho Coc
Ho Coc is a small beach community located in Vietnam's Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province, in Xuyen Moc district. It is situated about 125 kilometers South East of Ho Chi Minh City...
which is located at close proximity. Ho Tram provides for the nicest beach in the area combining unspoiled waters with a large and wide beach of clear sand and is an increasingly week-end destination for wealthy Ho Chi Minh City residents as well as emerging as a resort destination for international tourists. Ho Tram also provides local excursions to Binh Chau Hot Springs famous for its relaxing mud baths and curative hot mineral springs said to improve blood circulation and mental disorders. The area is also home to a 11,000-hectare rainforest that was designated as a nature reserve in 1975. Most of the larger wildlife was exterminated or moved for safety reasons (most of the elephants were sent to Thailand), but plenty of beautiful birds and monkeys can be spotted in the forest.
Ho Tram Beach is mentioned by Lonely Planet Guide as the #3 of the Top 5 Places to visit around Ho Chi Minh City Lonely Planet Top 5 Around HCMC.
Tourism growth and development
Ho Tram Beach Resort & Spa (formerly known as Osaka Hotel) opened in 2006 – and is currently the only operational hotel on Ho Tram Beach. The 4 star resort is managed by Cam Ly joint stock company.
Current Developments include the MGM Grand Casino & Resort (development by Asian Coast Development Ltd.), Sanctuary Resort and Residences (development by REFICO), and a Small Luxury Hotel of the World (development by Dynasty Investments)
The MGM Grand Ho Tram Hotel and Casino is being developed by the Asian Coast Development Ltd. (ACDL). ACDL is a Canadian-based company specializing in the creation and development of integrated resort and hotel properties. The US$4.5 billion project will comprise five resort-casinos, luxury entertainment, spa, retail facilities, restaurants and conference space. The first phase of development includes 1,100 rooms and amenities with a scheduled competition in 2011.
Sanctuary Resort and Residences is being developed by REFICO, a Vietnam based, internationally focused property developer known principally for their commercial and residential developments. Sanctuary will be their first 5 star plus beach resort development. Phase one of development is complete and includes 24 villas for sale and a restaurant.
Dynasty Investments is preparing to begin construction on a SLH boutique hotel project as the first phase of their development on Ho Tram beach followed by several residential and hospitality projects along the main beach.
The current development plans in this temperate climate of southern Vietnam parallels the early growth of Phuket
Phuket Province
Phuket , formerly known as Thalang and, in Western sources, Junk Ceylon , is one of the southern provinces of Thailand...
, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
and Macau
Macau
Macau , also spelled Macao , is, along with Hong Kong, one of the two special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China...
into premier tourist destinations. The yearly average temperature is 28C which is more moderate than other South Vietnamese provinces, the annual rainfall is only 1,500 mm which makes it one of the driest in the country. The temperature of the sea surface is about 25C all year round.