Vietnam Landmark
Initiative
Ferris Wheel Development Proposal
Ho Chi Minh City · Da Lat · Vietnam
Connecting international investment with future tourism destinations.
Illustrative images of Gwangju Family Land's Ferris Wheel operations in South Korea.
Exploring New Tourism
Landmarks for Vietnam
Cities around the world are remembered through the landmarks that define them.
Recognizing Vietnam's growing tourism potential, Gwangju Family Land is exploring opportunities to introduce internationally proven Ferris wheel destinations into Vietnam.
The initial vision considers two potential destinations — Ho Chi Minh City and Da Lat.
As the local development partner, TOUCH is facilitating discussions between the investor, government agencies and local businesses to identify suitable locations and evaluate future collaboration opportunities.
At this stage, the project remains under feasibility study and site exploration.
Concept Rendering – ADAMAS Cruise Terminal & Giant Observation Wheel, Saigon River.
Illustrative visualization prepared for destination development study purposes only.
A Growing Market
for New Experiences
The proposed Ferris wheel initiative responds to this opportunity by introducing internationally proven tourism infrastructure while respecting the unique identity of each city.
Ho Chi Minh City and Da Lat have been identified during the initial study phase . Ho Chi Minh City and Da Lat have been identified during the intial study phase as two priority destinations due to their strong tourism apprel and their potential to support the develoment of iconic landmark projects.Each city offers distinct advantages in terms of market scale, natural setting, cultural identity, and long-term tourism development strategy.
The implementation of the project will ultimately depend on the outcomes of site investigations, feasibility studies, and close collaboration with government authorities, local stakeholders, and strategic partners.
Initial Study Locations
Ho Chi Minh City & Da Lat
A Vision Beyond
an Observation Wheel
A landmark is never only about architecture. It becomes part of a city's identity, creating new experiences, strengthening tourism and contributing to long-term economic vitality.
The vision is to develop a destination that respects local culture while introducing a world-class attraction to Vietnam.
A Destination That Connects
Tourism, Culture & Investment
If developed, a landmark of this scale could offer the following characteristics, based on internationally proven Ferris wheel destinations.
An aesthetic wire-type wheel design that elevates the surrounding cityscape.
A towering silhouette offering sweeping panoramic views of the city and its surroundings.
Premium multi-passenger cabins designed for comfort and an immersive ride experience.
A continuous, unhurried rotation letting every visitor enjoy the view at their own pace.
Site Selection
Principles
Suitable locations will be evaluated based on several criteria:
Proximity to the city center and existing visitor flow.
Integration with surrounding roads, transit and public infrastructure.
Proximity to existing attractions and visitor destinations.
Compatibility with the surrounding natural and urban landscape.
Alignment with local environmental and planning conditions.
Fit within each city's broader tourism development strategy.
In Da Lat, locations such as the Ho Xuan Huong Lake area are being studied as one example that reflects these principles — among other sites still under consideration.
Learning From
Proven Landmarks
To avoid creating unrealistic expectations, the project is evaluated based on the proven impacts of similar landmark developments around the world.
Development
Principles
A successful landmark is defined by its details. Five principles guide the concept forward.
Proposed Development
Framework
The stages below outline the general framework guiding discussions forward, from initial engagement through to implementation.
Gwangju
Family Land
Why Gwangju Family Land is a strong potential partner for this project.
The largest theme park operator in Korea's southern region, with expertise spanning 23 kinds of amusement rides across a 150,000㎡ site — including its own landmark, Gwangju Eye.
A safe, systematic approach through direct local subsidiary establishment, led by theme park executives with over 30 years of professional experience.
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Illustrative images of Gwangju Family Land's Ferris Wheel operations in South Korea.
Building Tomorrow's Tourism
Landmarks Together
The project represents an ongoing effort to connect international expertise with Vietnam's tourism development ambitions.
TOUCH continues working alongside investors, government agencies and strategic partners to explore opportunities that can create meaningful, sustainable destinations for future generations.
At this stage, discussions remain focused on site exploration, partnership development and long-term feasibility.
Concept Rendering – ADAMAS Cruise Terminal & Giant Observation Wheel, Saigon River.
Illustrative visualization prepared for destination development study purposes only.
