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Hanoi has just witnessed the emergence of a splendid new entertainment hub called Lotte Mall Westlake. With its prime location, this place promises to be an unmissable destination for tourists. Let's gather some experiences to explore Lotte Mall Westlake and discover all the exciting things here.
Lotte Mall Westlake is buzzing on various entertainment forums in Hanoi. So, what makes this commercial complex so intriguing and popular? Follow the footsteps of Vietnam Travel to explore and jot down some super useful experiences to navigate Lotte Mall Westlake.
1. Exploring Lotte Mall Westlake for entertainment enthusiasts
1.1. Where is Lotte Mall Westlake located?
Lotte Mall Westlake, also known as Lotte Mall Tay Ho, is situated at 272 Vo Chi Cong Street, Tay Ho District, Hanoi City. This is the largest commercial entertainment complex ever built by the LOTTE Group in Vietnam. The project commenced construction in March 2020, and after three years of development, it opened for trial operation on July 28, 2023.
Experience Lotte Mall Westlake, this luxurious complex is located right on Vo Chi Cong Street, easily visible. Photo: Dinh Hoang Phuong Thao
Lotte Mall Tay Ho has a total floor area of 354,000 square meters, including various components such as a shopping center, high-end serviced apartments, a 5-star hotel, and Grade A offices. Among them, the shopping center is the largest in Vietnam with a floor area of up to 128,900 square meters, promising to bring visitors exciting experiences.
The shopping center is located near West Lake. Photo: pumil
Within the shopping center is the capital's largest aquarium, supermarket, and cinema with modern, luxurious facilities, allowing you to have a great experience.
1.2. Guide to Getting to Lotte Mall Tay Ho
According to experience in Hanoi, as it is located on Vo Chi Cong Street, near West Lake, you can easily and conveniently get here by any means of transportation. Depending on your starting point, you can choose the most suitable route.
According to the experience of visiting Lotte Mall Westlake, you can easily reach here by various means of transportation. Photo: ngoclike.artist
If starting from Hoan Kiem Lake, you can take the route via Kim Ma - Dao Tan - Vo Chi Cong. The road is spacious, beautiful, taking about 20 minutes to travel, and Hanoi tourists can easily look up directions on Google Maps. For those traveling from afar who are concerned about getting lost, you can take a motorbike taxi/ride-hailing service. This allows you to get to Lotte Mall without worrying about finding your way.
Traveling by motorbike to Lotte Mall Tay Ho is also very convenient. Photo: pumil
According to the experience of visiting Lotte Mall Westlake, if you use public transportation, you can choose bus routes such as 09ACT, 33, 41, 60A, CNG03, all of which pass through Vo Chi Cong Street.
Regarding the parking area of Lotte Mall Westlake, the center has both outdoor and underground parking areas with an extremely large area. However, because it is so spacious, one thing to note is to remember the location of your parking spot to avoid getting lost or not finding your car.
The parking area of Lotte Mall Tay Ho is extremely spacious and modern. Photo: Dinh Hoang Phuong Thao
A modern feature of this shopping center is that you can pay for parking tickets in cash when passing through the ticket gate on your way out or through machines at the entrance to the basement level using methods such as cash, ATM cards... very quickly and conveniently.
1.3. What's inside the Lotte Mall Westlake complex?
The shopping center is the main area of Lotte Mall Westlake with a scale of 7 floors, including 2 basement levels and 5 above-ground floors, occupying 60% of the total area of the complex. Designed based on the concept of a 'one-day trip within the city', the complex features transparent ceilings to welcome natural light, creating a relaxing and refreshing space.
Let's explore what interesting features are inside this magnificent commercial complex. Photo: khlinh.07
When you visit Lotte Mall Westlake Hanoi, you're guaranteed to have a fun-filled day without any boredom, isn't that ideal? Let's find out what makes this place so attractive that it drives people crazy.
1.3.1. Dining and shopping complex
For shopping and dining enthusiasts, Lotte Mall Westlake is undoubtedly the ideal destination for you. Here, you'll find up to 233 fashion brands, including 25 brands debuting in Vietnam for the first time, 28 brands making their first appearance in the capital city, and 32 flagship stores ready to satisfy your shopping needs.
The interior space is extremely luxurious, featuring numerous world-class fashion brands and restaurants. Photo: Hoàng Kim Anh
According to the experience of visiting Lotte Mall Westlake, from the 1st to the 3rd floor are famous fashion and cosmetic brands such as Adidas, MLB, Nerdy, The North Face,...
At Lotte Mall Westlake Hanoi, there are also hundreds of eateries and restaurants offering a wide range of dishes from Asian cuisines like Japanese, Korean, Thai to European dishes... for you to choose according to your needs and preferences.
Due to its recent opening, many restaurants and stores are not yet open. Photo: Bùi Xuân Mỹ
One interesting point is that many famous Vietnamese food brands are present here such as Giảng coffee, Thìn pho... After a fun outing or endless shopping, enjoying delicious dishes in a comfortable, spacious space is unmatched.
1.3.2. VIP Cinema
Do you want to enjoy a great movie? Do you want to experience the feeling of cozy movie watching as at home with your loved ones? Lotte Cinema, located on the 4th floor of the complex, with its top-notch facilities, undoubtedly brings Hanoi tourists a memorable movie experience.
Ultra-luxurious cinema at Lotte Mall Westlake. Photo: Lotte Cinema
Lotte Cinema boasts a total of 9 movie theaters, with over 1000 seats. Among them, two upscale theaters, Charlotte and Recliner, have been operational, attracting many tourists.
According to the experience of visiting Lotte Mall Westlake, this place ensures you have a relaxation experience no less than at home. Photo: mai_nir02
Charlotte room features 16 comfortable large sofa seats along with a separate waiting area, a complimentary welcome set creating the most private space possible for VIPs to enjoy movies. This is an internationally standard theater, the most prestigious, not only serving the highest quality of image and sound but also pleasing even the most discerning customers regarding service quality.
1.3.3. Lotte Mall Westlake Aquarium
According to the Lotte Mall Westlake experience, from basement level B1, you will encounter the LOTTE World Aquarium Hanoi. It is known that this is also the first overseas establishment of LOTTE World Aquarium in Korea.
Modern aquarium space at Lotte Mall Westlake. Photo: Bùi Anh Tiến
Lotte Mall Westlake Aquarium spans 2 floors over a total area of over 9,000 m2 with a volume of over 3,400 tons of water. This largest indoor aquarium in Hanoi gathers 31,000 marine creatures from over 400 species, especially including rare species such as sand tiger sharks, seals, Humboldt penguins, and sea lions.
Lotte Mall Westlake Aquarium also features the rarest species. Photo: llavy
Along the 650-meter-long aquarium tour route, visitors are taken through 4 main areas: Peaceful village, Walking on the sea, Blue sea exploration, and Ocean Square. All spaces are designed authentically and uniquely.
At Lotte Mall Westlake Aquarium, you can freely explore the life under the ocean floor right before your eyes, admire various marine species within arm's reach. The scenes are all very diverse and vivid.
According to the Lotte Mall Westlake experience, an entire ocean world unfolds right before your eyes. Photo: Hanoi New
The specific aquarium visit ticket prices are as follows:
+ From Monday to Friday: 280,000 VND/adult, 190,000 VND/child
+ Saturday, Sunday: 350,000 VND/adult, 250,000 VND/child; Children under 80 cm are free.
1.3.4. Other thrilling games
The 4th and 5th floors of this shopping center are home to exciting and brand new game zones. Among them, KidZania is a career-oriented area for children, Champion 1250 is a sports and active area for children to have a great relaxation time, suitable for various ages. With a unique range of games, from gentle to thrilling sensations, Lotte Mall Westlake promises you a day full of excitement.
1.3.5. Restful Check-ins
For virtual life enthusiasts, rest assured, this Lotte Mall Westlake will make you 'burn out' because every corner here is picturesque. Especially, the 5th floor of the building is an outdoor garden area spanning 4,300m² with creative design, offering lush greenery, freshness, all at a high altitude, overlooking a bustling, modern cityscape below. This place will surely help you create an amazing lookbook.
Lotte Mall Westlake boasts numerous beautiful photo spots. Photo: 29.dec
If you want to check-in in style, inside the shopping center, there are also countless beautiful photo spots. According to the Lotte Mall Westlake experience, areas like elevator halls, water fountains, movie theaters... are equally charming for photography. The important thing is to prepare a fully charged smartphone to capture to your heart's content.
The garden on the 5th floor of Lotte Mall Westlake offers a super cool photo corner. Photo: Quynhnhu Capuchino
2. Fun places near Lotte Mall Westlake Hanoi
After having a blast at Lotte Mall Westlake Hanoi, visitors can take the opportunity to visit nearby famous attractions as listed below.
2.1. West Lake
West Lake is an unmissable tourist spot in Hanoi for anyone. The best time to visit this 500ha natural freshwater lake is at sunset. It is considered the most beautiful sunset viewing spot in the capital. You can experience leisurely cycling around the lake, visit famous ice cream shops, or stop by lakeside cafes... to breathe in the cool, fresh air, feeling like all the hustle and bustle of life has disappeared.
West Lake is a tourist spot in Hanoi very close to Lotte Mall. Photo: Tràng An
As dusk falls, the entire West Lake area is dyed in a brilliant red, both romantic and melancholic. Indeed, strolling around West Lake with your loved one, watching the sun set, what could be more romantic?
2.2. Tran Quoc Pagoda
Address: No. 46, Thanh Nien Street, Tay Ho District, Hanoi
Just 5km from Lotte Mall Westlake Hanoi, Tran Quoc Pagoda, with a history of 1500 years, is an ancient pagoda once ranked among the most beautiful pagodas in the world and has been recognized as a national cultural historical relic since 1962.
Located on the eastern side of West Lake, the Tran Quoc Pagoda complex impresses visitors not only with its vast area but also with the grandeur of its towers. Here, tourists have the opportunity to admire the exquisite 11-story lotus-shaped stupa, majestic and exquisite. Inside the stupa is a Buddha statue made of precious stone, intricately crafted.
According to the Lotte Mall Westlake experience, Tran Quoc Pagoda is only about 5km away, making it a suitable place for exploration and relaxation. Photo: fhb_
Apart from admiring the pagoda architecture and picturesque landscapes, visitors can also pray for peace and luck for their loved ones. Tran Quoc Pagoda is open to visitors every day of the week from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM and admission is free.
Above are some extremely useful Lotte Mall Westlake experiences for you and your family. Follow Du lịch Việt Nam to update more new destinations and useful travel experiences for your next trips.
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