{"id":8828,"date":"2021-08-19T15:52:56","date_gmt":"2021-08-19T07:52:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/?p=8828"},"modified":"2021-08-19T15:52:56","modified_gmt":"2021-08-19T07:52:56","slug":"ecopark-hanoi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/ecopark-hanoi\/","title":{"rendered":"Ecopark: Affordable Commuter Town With Green Fields & A Tight-Knit Community 1 Hour From Hanoi"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ecopark is the next move for Hanoi residents with suburban dreams<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Truth be told, central districts such as Ba Dinh or Hoan Kiem are no longer considered the most ideal places to live among Hanoi residents.<\/span><\/p>\n

In fact, millennial-aged people are moving out of the capital city for a greener, quieter, and more affordable living environment. It must be the kind of place where you can hear an ice-cream truck coming, sail kayaks from dusk till dawn, or jog your chest out without contending for space with scooter riders. Of course, this dream town still has to be close enough to the city so your work schedules are not disrupted and means of transportation are sufficient.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For the time being, the only place that\u2019s been ticking all the boxes is <\/span>Ecopark<\/b> – a\u00a0 commuter town that\u2019s only 1 hour from Hanoi\u2019s city center<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here’s the reason why Ecopark is increasingly popular with local eco-conscious crowds.<\/p>\n

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A township in a natural setting with an ample suburban feel<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nImage credit: Ecopark<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Situated 17KM away from Hanoi\u2019s city center, Ecopark is one of Vietnam\u2019s largest commuter towns that spans 500 hectares and is home to a population of over 20,000 residents.<\/p>\n

From a bird\u2019s eye view, this place looks like a city within itself.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n<\/span><\/i>Image credit: <\/span>Ecopark<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Considered one of the best places to live in northern Vietnam, Ecopark has something for every modern family.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nA restaurant inside Ecopark<\/span>
\n<\/span>Image adapted from: <\/span><\/em>PasGo<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Visitors will find a broad array of charming restaurants, shopping marts, sprawling playgrounds in natural settings, and educational institutions inside this giant gated neighborhood.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nEdison Ecopark school<\/em>
\nImage credit: <\/span>Ecoparker<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

You might not be close to Hanoi and the city hubbub, but it doesn\u2019t mean that you\u2019ll miss out on excellent schooling opportunities for your kids or on recreational activities.<\/span><\/p>\n

Inside Ecopark is a proliferation of parks, green pastures, and lakes where you can cycle, jog, or sail at any time of the day. <\/span><\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: Ecopark<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

One of the most common reasons why more people are moving here is so that they can navigate the tree-lined streets amid breathable and clean air. This is a simple activity that has become somewhat of a luxury for Hanoi residents in the past couple of years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As a matter of fact, Hanoi\u2019s air quality is consistently on a decline. In fact, Vietnam\u2019s capital city ranked 150th in the list of the most polluted cities in the world in 2019, according to VNExpress<\/a>. It was also placed sixth in the list of Southeast Asia\u2019s most polluted cities, reported the same article.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: Els Performance Golf Academy<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Ecopark also has a 9-hole golf academy called EPGA Vietnam<\/strong> that offers memberships and golf lessons for people of various ages.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Operated and coached by experienced golfers, this is a nice place to get sporty for those who don\u2019t mind loosening your purse strings.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: Ecopark<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Besides, Ecopark is also known as a place with deep community roots. During weekends or special occasions such as Christmas Eve or New Year\u2019s Eve, you\u2019ll find a variety of events and cultural gatherings that give you a chance to mingle, form neighborly relations, and adapt to your life in the suburb.<\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: <\/span>Ecopark<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Suburban living cost is lower than that of city living<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nImage credit: Ecoparker<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Ecopark offers residents great value for their money with a wide range of villas and apartments surrounded by lush greenery.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Not only can you live amid a pleasant and sustainable environment, but you also pay less for your accommodation, from monthly rent to purchase of properties.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For a 4-bedroom villa of about 160 sqm, the rent is in the range of <\/span>VND20,000,000-VND27,000,000 (~USD866.44-USD1,169.69)<\/b> per month. Meanwhile, a 2-bedroom apartment of 70 sqm rents from<\/span> VND5,500,000-VND8,500,000 (~USD238.27-USD368.24) <\/b>per month.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: Ecoparker<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re interested in purchasing a property here, you\u2019re looking at <\/span>VND2.2 billion (~USD96,770)<\/b> for a 3-bedroom apartment of 92 sqm, based on the statistics acquired from reliable property sales platforms such as <\/span>B\u1ea5t \u0110\u1ed9ng S\u1ea3n<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This is about one third the rent or sales price of properties in metropolitan wards such as Ba Dinh, Hoan Kiem, or Cau Giay.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sufficient means of transportation<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nImage credit: Ecopark<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Ecopark is near Hanoi, where many residents work, and offers a convenient commute.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ecopark provides a comprehensive and free public transportation system that envelopes the whole township with reliable service.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are daily and regular buses for those who need to commute to Hanoi, such as Bus 47A, Bus 47B, and Bus 69.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: Ecopark<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Financially speaking, this bus system is a huge perk.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Instead of spending time, energy, and money on gasoline, parking, and long commutes in the inner city, residents can enjoy cost-free and quality transportation service to and from Hanoi.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ecopark is the suburban dream for many Hanoi residents<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Living in a bustling metropolitan like Hanoi can cost an arm and a leg. Not only is the cost of accommodation in the city sky-high while overall living expenses such as transportation are also costly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For this reason, many millennial-aged folks, as well as senior citizens, are eyeing Ecopark as their next home. Thanks to affordable living costs, a wholesome atmosphere, and an evolving community, Ecopark has become a slice of the Vietnamese suburban dream for many Hanoi residents.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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