Construction on onsen resort complex begins in Thanh Hoa
The People’s Committee of central Thanh Hoa province and Sun Group held a groundbreaking ceremony for a hot mineral spring resort complex in the central province of Thanh Hoa on December 28.
Vice Chairman of Thanh Hoa provincial People’s Committee Mai Xuan Liem speaks at the event (Photo: VNA)
Thanh Hoa (VNA) – The People’s Committee of central ThanhHoa province and Sun Group held a groundbreaking ceremony for a hot mineral spring resort complex in the central province of Thanh Hoa on December 28.
Sprawling nearly 100ha, the Sun Beauty Onsen Thanh Hoa complex features entertainment, cultural andhealth care areas at a total investment of roughly 7 trillion VND (304 millionUSD) in order to tap the potential of Quang Yen hot spring. It is scheduled to be completed by2023.
It is also a key project in Thanh Hoa’s roadmap to becoming a quality tourismhub in the region.
Speaking at the event, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s CommitteeMai Xuan Liem said the project is also meant to realise the province’s goal ofbecoming one of the four new growth pillars of Ha Noi – Hai Phong – Quang Ninh –Thanh Hoa quadruple in line with the Politburo’s Resolution No.58.
ꦜ A highlight of the complex is an onsen park with indoor and outdoorentertainment spaces, onsen bathing, spa and special wellness services, a 1,000-seatconvention hall, a pedestrian street and a commercial housing area in Japanese style./.
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Vice Chairman of Thanh Hoa provincial People’s Committee Mai Xuan Liem speaks at the event (Photo: VNA) 
