Explore the Vincom Times City shopping mall - Hanoi
1. Where is the Times City Hanoi shopping mall?
The full name of this shopping mall is Vincom Mega Mall Times City. Times City is a bit far from the city center, but thanks to that, it has a much more spacious area. Here you can find everything from dining, entertainment to shopping, therefore Times City has become a familiar destination for all ages at the weekend.
Address: 458 Minh Khai, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi

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2. How to go to Times City
2.1. Going by bus
There are 3 main bus routes passing through Times City, which are lines 10B, 45 and 55.
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Bus routes |
Fare |
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Bus route 10B: Times City - Trung Mau |
8,000 VND/time |
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Bus route number 45: Times City – Nam Thang Long BX |
7,000 VND/time |
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Bus route 55: Times City - Long Bien - Buoi - Cau Giay |
7,0000vnd/time |
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2.2. Going by private vehicle
If you want to be proactive and don't mind finding your way, you can drive motorbike or car by yourself to Times City. Use google maps to find the most convenient route.
Note: When parking in the parking area, remember or take a photo of the parking place because the parking area in Times City is divided into 2 different areas, there are many doors down from the shopping mall so it is quite difficult to find.
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3. What to play at Times City?
3.1. Vinpearl Aquarium
The aquarium in Times City has an area of nearly 4000m2, built in the style of an underground tunnel, containing more than 3 million cubic meters of water, and it is the largest aquarium in Vietnam.
Here there are thousands of diverse marine species with beautiful and attractive shapes, many sizes, and is also the first place in our country where penguins live.


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The aquarium is divided into 3 zones: freshwater area, saltwater area and reptile cave area.
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Freshwater area
The freshwater area recreates extremely realistically the legendary Amazon forest. The combination of the brown color of the forest wood with the green color of the primeval vines creates a space that is both close to nature and very peaceful. Throughout the two sides of the road will be freshwater fish swimming.
Reptile cave area
Vinpearl Aquarium at Times City is the first aquarium owning the reptile world in Vietnam. There are rare and uncommon reptiles and amphibians such as golden pythons, earth dragons, salamanders, crocodiles... all of which are raised and preserved here.
Saltwater area
The saltwater fish area will probably make you the most satisfied. You not only can admire a variety of fish from the ocean but also have the opportunity to watch underwater art performances. The mermaids and divers will perform extremely skillfully. Not only children but people of all ages are very interested in this area.
Price list:
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Period |
Customer >= 140cm |
Customer 80cm < 140cm |
Customer KH < 80cm |
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Monday – Friday |
170,000 VNd |
100,000 VND |
Free |
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Saturday, Sunday, Public holidays |
220,000 VND |
150,000 VND |
Free |
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Note: Tickets are valid for use in a day, including 10% VAT. |
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3.2. Vinke educational amusement park
If you go with your children, you must definitely visit Vinke. Vinke is a combination of entertainment and educational activities for children. Covering an area of nearly 6000 square meters, this indoor play area is an attractive place for parents to bring their children to weekends or holidays.
With the criterion of "Physical movement - Nurturing knowledge - Developing the soul" and the desire to create a "play and learn" space, Vinke includes hundreds of fun and useful games and experiences through future career models. From light games like ball house, swing, slide to games that require flexibility like climbing, or exciting games like tram crashes with a variety of modern and diverse game machines.

Then, the children can participate in experience the professions that they find interesting. You can become brave policemen, be brave firemen, become a doctor who saves sick people or you can learn about the culinary culture of other countries through groups such as the police department, fire department, Vinke hospital or child chef….

Price list
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Period |
Customer >= 140cm |
Customer 80cm < 140cm |
Customer KH < 80cm |
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Monday – Friday |
150,000 VND |
120.000 VND |
Free |
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Saturday, Sunday, & Public holidays |
200,000 VND |
170,000 VND |
Free |
3.4. Dining area
As the second-largest commercial complex in Hanoi, of course Times City also gathers a chain of famous culinary restaurants, from Asian dishes to European dishes, both a la carte and buffet. Familiar brands such as King BBQ, Dokki, Pizza Hut, Gogi, Kichi-kichi, KFC, Lotteria... are present, mainly located on the B1 floor.


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3.5. Shopping
If you love shopping, Times City is the right place for you. You can find almost all major fashion brands as well as small boutiques here. Be prepared to walk if you want to go through all of the shopping areas.

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Vinmart supermarket here is also almost the largest scale in Hanoi with a wide variety of items.

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3.6. Water music zone
After spending a full day playing inside Times City, you can enjoy the beauty at the end of the day with a spectacular outdoor water music performance. Times City water music stage is located at the big lake right at the entrance from the welcome gate of Times City, on the left-hand side.
Currently, Times City water music only performs on one timetable at 19:00 on all days of the week with a duration of 10 minutes. You should arrive about 15 minutes early to find the best view. Before the performance, there will be an announcement speaker so you don't worry about missing it.

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Times City Shopping Mall is truly an entertainment paradise for people of all ages. Do not wait, let's come here to explore right away!
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Source: collected