Water Drop Monument at No.1 Ly Thai To Park: a new civic landmark for Ho Chi Minh City following Tam Thang Tower in Vung Tau

More than 90 days and nights to create a new symbol for Ho Chi Minh City

The park was inaugurated on the evening of February 12, 2026 under an accelerated schedule to ensure it would be ready for the Lunar New Year, a time when families across Vietnam pause to reflect, give thanks, and honor remembrance. Construction operated continuously under a three shift, four crew rotation system. At peak periods, more than 500 engineers and workers were on site day and night.

 

No.1 Ly Thai To Park introduces a much needed green interlude at the city’s core

Despite the logistical constraints typical of the pre Tet period, contractors maintained uninterrupted progress. Three stone fabrication plants ran for 40 straight days, processing more than 2,500 cubic meters of raw stone to produce 1,350 cubic meters of finished materials for the park’s 23,000 square meters of development.

The team also worked against time to secure sufficient quantities of premium 30 millimeter Indian granite, a thickness not commonly available in a market where 20 millimeter slabs are standard. Meanwhile, 25 artisans from the Non Nuoc stone carving village in Ngu Hanh Son, together with 30 machine operators, worked in continuous three shift rotations for 30 days to craft intricate stone elements, preserving traditional craftsmanship while meeting high aesthetic expectations.

 

Words of remembrance and gratitude woven into the landscape of No.1 Ly Thai To Park

Bringing the project to completion in just over 90 days reflects not only strong coordination and determination from both the city and Sun Group, but also a shared intention to provide residents with a meaningful space for reflection at year end and a place to begin the new spring with renewed confidence and hope.

The Water Drop Monument in mirror polished stainless steel, set within a central plaza

At the heart of the park stands the Water Drop Monument, rising six meters high with a circumference of 13 meters, set within a circular plaza of 1,800 square meters. The form captures the moment a droplet touches the ground, creating a recessed hollow that suggests a well of memory, a subtle reminder of the losses the city endured during the pandemic. From that center, gentle ripples extend outward, symbolizing renewal and the strength of a city that transforms pain into compassion, solidarity, and forward momentum.

Within the droplet, a heart shaped opening speaks to gratitude and human connection. Its mirror polished stainless steel surface reflects the silhouettes of those standing nearby, underscoring that this memory belongs to everyone. The city faced its most difficult days together, and it is that shared resolve that continues to carry it forward.

The Water Drop Monument in mirror polished stainless steel, set within a central plaza

At the heart of the park stands the Water Drop Monument, rising six meters high with a circumference of 13 meters, set within a circular plaza of 1,800 square meters. The form captures the moment a droplet touches the ground, creating a recessed hollow that suggests a well of memory, a subtle reminder of the losses the city endured during the pandemic. From that center, gentle ripples extend outward, symbolizing renewal and the strength of a city that transforms pain into compassion, solidarity, and forward momentum.

Within the droplet, a heart shaped opening speaks to gratitude and human connection. Its mirror polished stainless steel surface reflects the silhouettes of those standing nearby, underscoring that this memory belongs to everyone. The city faced its most difficult days together, and it is that shared resolve that continues to carry it forward.

 

The park introduces generous green spaces, offering residents of Ho Chi Minh City a place to gather and reconnect

From Tam Thang Tower to the Water Drop Monument: shaping the city through meaningful symbols

Before No.1 Ly Thai To Park, Tam Thang Tower in Vung Tau stood as another socially meaningful project delivered by Sun Group, with a total investment of VND 155 billion and completion in 75 days.

Tam Thang Tower and the Water Drop Monument stand as human centered symbols that help shape the urban identity of Ho Chi Minh City

The tower comprises 143 columns ranging from 4.55 meters to more than 34.25 meters in height, arranged in ascending formation toward the sea. Inspired by three boat prows reaching outward, it recalls the story of the three villages Thang Nhat, Thang Nhi, and Thang Tam and their historic role in safeguarding maritime territories during the reign of King Gia Long. Tam Thang Square was conceived as a multifunctional community space at Back Beach, featuring a 3.6 meter Vong Canh Promontory that opens a panoramic view over the coastal city.

What connects Tam Thang Tower and the Water Drop Monument is a shared approach to placemaking. One rises prominently against the seascape, the other settles quietly within the urban core. Both are conceived as focal points that carry history, memory, and aspiration.

As Ho Chi Minh City continues its journey toward becoming a modern metropolis with a strong sense of identity, it has placed people and quality of life at the center of its development vision. In that context, No.1 Ly Thai To Park is not simply a landscape project. It represents a model of collaboration between public authorities and private enterprise in creating lasting social value. For Sun Group, the park stands as a gesture of gratitude to the city and a reaffirmation of its commitment to community oriented development wherever it operates.