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10th anniversary of Banyan Tree Lang Co

A REMARKABLE TEN-YEAR JOURNEY

Banyan Tree Lang Co, Central Vietnam

More than one hundred years ago...

…the natural beauty of Lang Co Bay was discovered by Emperor Khai Dinh.


On 18 May 1916, Nguyen Phuc Buu Dao became the nominal ruler of Annam (Vietnam). He took the name Khai Dinh for his reign, which meant "auger of peace and stability", and soon started his pilgrimage to Quang Nam as the 12th emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty. During the trip, he passed by Lang Co, and was captured by its breath-taking sea view that he decided to build his summer palace – the Résidence d’Été de L’Empereur d’ Annam. The summer residence of Annam Emperor was named Tinh Viem - to soothe summer's heat and humidity.


Even though the building was destroyed, visitors coming to Lang Co nowadays can still witness the granodiorite stele left by Khai Dinh Emperor, inscribed with a decree to order the Ministry of Public Instruction to build Tinh Viem - Résidence d’Été de L’Empereur d’ Annam, nearby An Cu Dong village (Lang Co village).


“When I look at mountains, I can see clusters of miraculous clouds flying from caves as fairies dancing on mountains, when I look down at the water, I can see waves, pushed by winds, running as if numerous horses gathering at sea.”


- The beauty of Lang Co Bay in Emperor Khai Dinh’s written. Dated 24 February, the fourth year of Khai Dinh Emperor (March 25, 1919)

Lang Co Bay

More than one decade ago...

…the natural beauty of Lang Co Bay was rediscovered and reimagined by the founders of Banyan Group.

Lang Co, in Khai Dinh's written, was the existed heaven with spectacular natural landscapes surrounded by mountains and jungles; sea filled with corals and various creatures; and finest white sand absorbed thousands of steps.


If you happen to stay at the Seaview or Oceanview Pool Villas at Banyan Tree Lang Co on beautiful days, you may have a chance to marvel at the majestic beauty of Lang Co Bay as described in the Emperor’s written.

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OUR JOURNEY BEGAN IN....

July 2009

Once a far-flung and pristine beach, no road or facility existed in the area where Banyan Tree Lang Co was built.

In July 2009, the road to Banyan Tree Lang Co was completed.

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Banyan Tree Lang Co

1 August 2009

Groundbreaking Ceremony kicked off the Laguna Lang Co construction project, marking Banyan Group’s largest developments and inaugural establishment in Vietnam.

Ground breaking crenymony

27 April 2013

Banyan Tree Lang Co, along with Angsana Lang Co and Laguna Lang Co integrated resort, welcomed the first guests, employing more than 839 local people.

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2015

Banyan Tree Lang Co achieved the Bronze EarthCheck Certification for sustainable environmental development, strengthening its position as a leading sustainable hospitality business after only 2 years of operation.

Since then, Banyan Tree Lang Co has continued its commitment to achieving the best environmental and social sustainability practices.

·        Bronze EarthCheck Certification in 2015

·        Silver EarthCheck Certification in 2016 - 2018

·        Gold EarthCheck Certification in 2019 - 2022

Rice Field at Laguna Golf Lang Co

Banyan Tree Lang Co first launched The Seedlings and Seedlings Mentorship Program in 2015, following Banyan Group’s initiative and its long-term commitment to giving underprivileged youths an equal chance of achieving their full potential.

Seedlings Mentorship Program supports all school fees as well as school supplies, together with the associates acting as mentors who will guide and inspire the young students in their formative years until the age of 18.

The Seedlings Program is a vocational training program offering training and job opportunities for disadvantaged local youth (18 – 24 years old) and providing them with the necessary skills to forge a successful career in the hospitality industry.

Seedling Program at Banyan Tree Lang Co
Seedlings dinner

Our efforts in giving back to the communities…

In the hope of bringing a better educational environment to local students, Banyan Tree Global Foundation (BTGF) funded the construction of two additional classrooms (56m2) and a library (112m2) at Binh An Primary School in 2019. After 26 years of operation, for the very first time, Binh An school has enough classrooms for all students, and “our dream has come true” as shared by Mr. Tran Xuan Tu, the school Head Master.

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Banyan Tree Lang Co

We believe investing in learning and development supports long-term business growth.

Over the past decade, we have supported and empowered our people, and developed our entry-level local associates into senior leaders, holding critical roles in various departments.

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2021

Plastic-Free

Banyan Tree Lang Co invested in an on-site glass water bottling plant to reduce the amount of single-use plastic bottles used in our operation. The plant features Reverse Osmosis (RO) technology to purify water. By launching this water bottling facility, we get rid of an estimated number of 350,000 plastic bottles every year.

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Over the past ten years, Banyan Tree Lang Co has been recognised and awarded with various prestigious accolades, highlighting the magnificent coastline of Lang Co Bay on the world map of luxury travel.

Highlights of Awards:

  • Named in Conde Nast Traveller’s Best New Hotels in the World (2013 - US)
  • Ranked 19 in Condé Nast Traveler - Readers' Choice Awards - Top 40 Best Resorts In Asia (2016 - US)
  • Ranked 6 in Condé Nast Traveler - Readers' Choice Awards - Top 50 Best Resorts In Asia (2017 - US)
  • Ranked 14 in Condé Nast Traveler - Readers' Choice Awards - Top 20 Best Resorts In Asia (2019 - US)
  • Ranked 9 in Condé Nast Traveler - Readers' Choice Awards - Top 30 Best Resorts In Asia (2020 - US)
  • Asia's Leading Luxury Beach Resort - World Travel Awards 2021
  • Asia's Leading Luxury Beach Resort - World Travel Awards 2022
  • Sustainable Luxury Resort of the Year -  Robb Report Vietnam’s Sustainable Luxury Awards 2022
  • Best Honeymoon Resort - Robb Report Vietnam’s Best of the Best 2022
  • Ranked 2 in Best Hotels in Vietnam - DestinAsian Readers Choice Awards 2023
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Banyan Tree Lang Co Canh Duong beach

And our journey continues...

At its heart, Banyan Tree is an idea, indeed an ideal that inspires living. Dedicated to supporting local communities, it delights guests with its strong connection to a sense of place, timelessness, harmony, and integrity.


HO KWON PING

Executive Chairman and Founder of Banyan Group

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