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A living environment can shape daily health habits as much as personal will. While health care has often been treated as a “relief” after periods of stress—through spas, resorts, or vacations—modern wellness research emphasizes that lasting physical and mental benefits come from small, consistent routines rather than short-term peak experiences.
That creates a practical challenge: habits depend not only on motivation, but also on whether the living environment supports healthy activities. Spaces without health-care amenities, natural connections, or opportunities for movement can undermine good intentions. By contrast, environments designed to make healthy choices easy—such as access to mineral baths, walking paths, treatment areas, and community activities—can help daily self-care become part of everyday life.
Forest Onsen is a therapeutic onsen and health-care product developed by Ecopark’s founder. It is described as the first high-rise mineral hot-spring complex in the South, drawing on experience and results from Mori Onsen in Ecopark City (Hung Yen).
Forest Onsen consists of two twin towers—Forest Tower and Onsen Tower—linked by a seamless landscape intended to carry the Japanese Zen spirit from Level 1 up to the 5A amenities zone, where the Onsen Clubhouse is located. The mineral spring complex was designed by Tadakatsu Honda, a chief architect and mineral-spring designer from Japan, with more than 40 years of experience, including more than 20 years living and working in Vietnam. The project combines traditional Japanese onsen bathing culture with Vietnamese landscape design and incorporates advanced mineral-spring techniques.
At Level 5A, Honda and colleagues designed a 5,000 m2 amenities complex. It includes a Zen Japanese-style landscape connected from Level 1 to 5A, described as accessible via a single elevator button to encourage residents to stroll and breathe fresh air from above.
For older residents, the complex includes an eight-kilometer forest-bathing route within the urban area, or access to the Retreat Circle system with more than 20 interconnected gardens. For busy young residents or children, the amenities system on the 5A level is intended to improve convenience.
The infinity saltwater pool covers 520 m2 and includes both adult and children pools with direct views of Swan Lake. The pool uses electrolyzed saltwater technology, described as delivering water that is cool and gentle on skin and hair, with no strong odors, and suitable for all ages. Before swimming, residents can work out or practice yoga with the community.
The family room is presented as an entertainment-oriented space for families to host guests, with fully equipped cooking, games, and entertainment facilities. The complex also includes wellness gardens and children’s play areas to strengthen community connections.
A central feature is the mineral hot-spring therapy complex, offering multiple modalities: hot mineral baths, cold mineral baths, whirlpools, wet saunas, and dry saunas.
Ecopark states that many locations with attractive natural scenery lack mineral water flow, while others may have mineral water but cannot be exploited. Based on this, Ecopark decided to develop the first high-rise mineral-spring complex in the South to provide residents with premium services.
At Forest Onsen, the mineral water is described as originating from 100% natural minerals. Through modern mineralization technology, it is transformed into water with controlled mineral content, removing impurities, heavy metals, and unpleasant smells. The water is described as having no skin adhesion, a neutral pH, and being safe for health.
The mineralization technology is presented as supporting different resident needs through varied scents and therapeutic effects, including relaxation, skincare, improved blood circulation, and enhanced cardiovascular health and blood pressure management.
Ecopark’s founder representative says that daily mineral soaking, gentle exercise, breathing fresh air, or proper relaxation—when repeated regularly—can help improve circulation, reduce stress, improve sleep quality, and boost immunity.
Forest Onsen is positioned as more than a leisure amenity. Ecopark describes it as an ecosystem for daily health care at home, where residents can begin the day with mineral soaking, end the day with relaxation routines, and maintain continuous balance of body, mind, and spirit.
The integrated mineral springs under the building, therapy spaces integrated into daily life, and the formation of a wellness-focused community are described as helping make health care less of a choice and more of a daily habit supporting sustainable well-being.
Forest Onsen offers apartment types ranging from 38 m2 to 200 m2, including studios, 1–3 bedroom units, penthouses, and duplexes, aimed at meeting diverse resident needs.
The complex is located at the gateway to Eco Retreat, in the Festival zone, providing access to the broader complex while benefiting from the greenery of more than 4 million trees.
Customers interested in Forest Onsen can contact one of Ecopark’s official agencies for detailed consultation.
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