{"id":6833,"date":"2021-05-04T16:57:19","date_gmt":"2021-05-04T08:57:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/?p=6833"},"modified":"2022-03-11T11:30:01","modified_gmt":"2022-03-11T03:30:01","slug":"empire-city-saigon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/empire-city-saigon\/","title":{"rendered":"Saigon’s Empire City Is An 88-Floor Tower & Mall With ‘Rice Terraces’, River Views & Sky Gardens"},"content":{"rendered":"

Empire City is an upcoming 88-floor tower and mall in Saigon<\/h2>\n
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One of two famous metropolises in Vietnam, Saigon is known for its impressive skyscrapers. Think Bitexco Tower, which comes equipped with a helipad, or the Landmark 81, currently the tallest building in Vietnam.<\/p>\n

Now, the city\u2019s skyline roster is set to welcome another notable member. Empire City<\/strong>, an ongoing project, promises a majestic 88-floor tower surrounded by residential buildings, shopping malls, and parks when complete.<\/p>\n

The sprawling estate will pay homage to our iconic rice paddy fields and terraces, right in the heart of our metropolis. We’ll take you through what we know so far about the project.<\/p>\n

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Central location with designs inspired by rice paddy fields<\/h3>\n
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Nestled on the Th\u1ee7 Thi\u00eam Peninsula next to the Saigon River, Empire City has a convenient location only 5KM from the airport and 1KM from District 1 \u2013 the city\u2019s entertainment hub.<\/p>\n

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At its heart lies Empire 88, a skyscraper of 88 floors that stands 333 meters in height. Near the top of the tower, a Sky Garden will be located. Reportedly accessible for both Empire City\u2019s residents and the public, the garden is a multi-layered structure that\u2019ll house a wide variety of plants.<\/p>\n

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The tower and its surrounding buildings will be set on a podium built to resemble Vietnam\u2019s charming rice terraces. Spanning several floors, it\u2019ll comprise long corridors connecting the buildings. Trees and plants line the paths, and by the look of the developer’s digitally generated photos, there\u2019ll be spots for visitors to sit at.<\/p>\n

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Riverside living with cityscape views and heated swimming pools<\/h3>\n
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Intended to be a complex of residential apartments, shopping malls, and offices for lease, Empire City will boast a plethora of amenities to cater to the needs of its residents and visitors.<\/p>\n

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So far, some of the highlights touted are a 50M-long warm saltwater swimming pool, tennis courts, a 150M-long elevated running track. Of course, the complex\u2019s riverside location and impressive heights mean a clear vista of the Saigon River and the city\u2019s landscapes is to be expected.<\/p>\n

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Empire City could be Saigon’s crowning landmark upon completion<\/h3>\n
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If Empire City manages to deliver on everything it\u2019s promised, it certainly has the potential to stand next to the likes of Bitexco and Landmark 81 as another symbol of Saigon, and of Vietnam as a whole.<\/p>\n

We also appreciate the architect’s reinvention of traditional rice terraces in our suburbs and countryside, back into our city’s skyline.<\/p>\n

Currently, construction is still ongoing, and there is no expected completion date yet. We\u2019ll be sure to keep you updated as soon as there is new information, so stay tuned.<\/p>\n

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