Chinese Fans: 'Vietnam Aims to Build the World's Largest Stadium Wonder'

The Drums Stadium project has stirred active debates among Chinese supporters, from surprise at its size to admiration of its cultural imprint.

Vietnam's official groundbreaking of the Drums Stadium quickly captured the attention of the regional online community, especially Chinese fans. News about the 135,000-seat facility, part of the Olympic Sports City complex, spread widely across major football forums. Many comments expressed astonishment at Vietnam's ambitious sports infrastructure plans.

On Chinese sports platforms, numerous fans expressed amazement at the massive scale of the project. One user commented: “Taking off again, huh?”, implying surprise but also acknowledging that Vietnam's rapid infrastructure development is drawing attention. This metaphor quickly gained many likes and supportive replies.

Notably, some Chinese fans highly appreciated the cultural identity embedded in the architectural design. One remarked: “But you have to admit, just looking at the design, Vietnam has done well in preserving cultural heritage, with clear distinctive cultural features.” This comment shows that the project impresses not only with its scale, but also with how it integrates national cultural identity into modern architecture.

Additionally, another fan added a humorous touch by writing: “Vietnam is building a real ‘wonder’.” This comment reflects a viewpoint comparing Vietnam to countries that often construct iconic landmarks to assert their status. The presence of such remarks indicates that the Drums Stadium has gone beyond just being a typical sports project.

Looking deeper, one user analyzing the design said: “From the perspective renderings, this is a grand structure; if they can truly incorporate traditional national elements, it will be even more beautiful. If completed as planned, it could become a ‘national business card’ for Vietnam.” This observation highlights the cultural identity aspect in the Drums Stadium's architecture.

Many opinions also focused on the visual scale of the project. A fan from Beijing succinctly exclaimed: “Truly magnificent!” A simple remark but clearly expressing impression at the stadium’s grandeur. Comments like these show that the renderings and the 135,000-seat capacity data have created a strong visual impact on viewers.

Summarizing the reactions, Chinese fans both tease and acknowledge the ambition and image that the Drums Stadium represents. The fact that a Vietnamese sports project becomes a hot topic on foreign forums shows its cross-border appeal. This partly reflects a changing perception of Vietnam's sports infrastructure in the region.​