AEON Mall Hai Phong made easy: where to eat, play, watch movies and park

AEON Mall Hai Phong Le Chan brings restaurants, supermarkets, children’s play areas, shopping and a CGV cinema together under one roof. Level 1 is convenient for groceries and casual dining, Level 2 has plenty of restaurants and retail stores, while Level 3 is the main destination for movies and entertainment. Once you know which floor has what you need, spending a few enjoyable hours here is surprisingly straightforward.

1. Where is AEON Mall Hai Phong? Is it really the largest mall in Southeast Asia?

The mall’s official name is AEON MALL Hai Phong Le Chan, located at 10 Vo Nguyen Giap Street, Hai Phong, Vietnam. It opened on December 14, 2020, and is operated under AEONMALL, a Japanese shopping mall brand.

The development covers approximately 93,000 m² of land, with a total floor area of around 158,000 m² and roughly 200 retail spaces. The mall’s online store directory lists 182 shops and businesses. This number can change as stores open, close or relocate.

AEON describes the development as the first and largest Japanese shopping mall in Hai Phong. You may also come across claims that AEON Hai Phong is the largest shopping mall in Southeast Asia. However, there is no reliable source confirming that title, so it should not be treated as an established fact.

The mall is certainly large by local standards, but visitors don’t need to see every corner of it to have a good afternoon.

Photo: AEON MALL Hải Phòng Lê Chân

Which address should you use on Google Maps?

You may encounter several versions of the address online:

• Former address: 10 Vo Nguyen Giap Street, Kenh Duong Ward, Le Chan District, Hai Phong.
• Updated administrative address: 10 Vo Nguyen Giap Street, Le Chan Ward, Hai Phong.
• Some AEON-related websites: list the location under An Bien Ward.

Following Vietnam’s administrative restructuring effective July 1, 2025, the former Kenh Duong Ward became part of Le Chan Ward. Some business directories and ticketing websites have not consistently updated their address information.

Also, don’t confuse this location with AEON Hai Duong, which opened in Thach Khoi Ward on October 3, 2026. Following the merger of Hai Duong and Hai Phong at the provincial level, both locations are now administratively within Hai Phong. They are, however, completely separate shopping centers.

2. AEON Mall Hai Phong opening hours

Different sections of AEON Mall Hai Phong operate on slightly different schedules. The supermarket opens earlier than the main shopping mall, while CGV cinema stays open later.

AEON’s regular operating hours:

These regular hours have applied since February 21, 2021, and remain available on the mall’s official website. Individual shops and restaurants may have different schedules. Opening hours can also change during Vietnamese public holidays, including Tet (Lunar New Year).

Can you visit AEON at 8 AM?

Yes, if you’re going to the AEON Supermarket. The supermarket opens at 8 AM every day, making it convenient for an early grocery trip.

That doesn’t mean all restaurants, fashion stores and children’s entertainment areas are open. For example, you might be able to buy groceries at 8:30 AM, but a restaurant upstairs or a children’s play center may not start operating until 9 or 10 AM.

If your main goal is shopping or entertainment rather than groceries, plan around the main mall’s operating hours. Some individual businesses may open earlier, but checking their current schedules is more reliable than assuming every café starts serving breakfast at 8 AM.

Is 9 PM too late to visit?

The mall generally closes at 10 PM, so arriving at 9 PM leaves only an hour for most shopping activities. It’s enough time for a quick purchase or supermarket visit, but not ideal for a relaxed buffet dinner.

Restaurants may stop taking orders before the mall officially closes. A hotpot meal, for instance, needs time for ordering, cooking, eating and paying. For dinner with family or friends, arriving around 6-7 PM gives you more flexibility.

CGV is an exception because it operates until midnight. Still, this doesn’t mean every movie starts before midnight or finishes at exactly midnight. Always check the individual screening schedule. For a late movie, remember that many shops and restaurants may already be closed by the time you leave the cinema.

3. What’s the best time to visit AEON Hai Phong?

AEON is a useful destination when you want several activities in one place without worrying too much about the weather. On a hot afternoon, you can spend a few hours inside an air-conditioned building. On a rainy day, children still have indoor play areas, while adults can shop, eat or watch a movie.

The best arrival time depends on what you want to do.

Weekdays: arrive around 10:30-11 AM

This is a convenient window if you want to browse shops and have lunch. By then, the main shopping areas have opened, and you have time to explore before choosing somewhere to eat.

A simple weekday schedule could look like this:

1. 10:30 AM

   Arrive

   Arrive, check the floor directory and visit the shops on your list.

2. 11:30 AM

   Lunch

   Have lunch on Level 1 or Level 2.

3. 12:30 PM

   Coffee, supermarket

   Stop for coffee, explore the supermarket or continue shopping.

4. 1:30-2 PM

   Head home

   Finish your visit.

This works well for expats living nearby, travelers with a free morning, or anyone who prefers to finish shopping before the evening.

Actual crowd levels depend on the day, holidays and promotions. The schedule above is simply a practical way to spread out your activities rather than trying to do everything at lunchtime.

Weekends: arrive earlier with young children

AEON opens at 9 AM on Saturdays and Sundays. If you’re visiting with children, arriving around 9:30-10 AM is worth considering. You can start at a play area, take a break and have lunch before the afternoon.

The mall is also suitable for an afternoon visit, but young children often need extra time for snacks, bathroom breaks and rest.

Evenings: dinner and a movie

After work, AEON is convenient for a casual dinner followed by a movie. The easiest approach is to choose your screening first and work backward.

For example, if your movie starts at 8:30 PM, dinner around 6:30 PM should give you some breathing room. Booking a 6 PM dinner for a 7 PM screening is much tighter, especially at a restaurant where food takes longer to prepare.

4. AEON Mall Hai Phong floor guide: what’s on each level?

AEON is easier to navigate when you understand the basic layout.

According to the official floor map, the main areas are organized as follows:

Restaurants are not limited to a single floor. There are casual dining options downstairs, larger restaurants on Level 2, and food and beverage businesses around the entertainment areas.

How to use the official floor map

AEON’s website has two particularly useful sections.

• Floor Map shows the physical layout of each level, including stores and facilities such as elevators, toilets, baby rooms, information counters, taxi stops and passenger drop-off points.
• Shop Directory lets you search for businesses by name, category or floor.

Each store is also assigned a numbered location. For example:

• CGV Cinema: Level 3 [1]
• Kidzooona: Level 3 [41]
• Molly Fantasy & Tiny Kidzooona: Level 2 [34]

The official website also offers an English version, which is helpful if you don’t speak Vietnamese. Look for sections labeled Floor Map, Shops, Food & Beverage and Services.

You can find the official map and directory on the mall’s website. Stores can change locations over time, so it’s better to use the current directory than an old floor-map image shared on social media.

5. Level 1: supermarket, casual restaurants and coffee

Level 1 is ideal for a fairly straightforward visit. You can pick up groceries, grab something to eat, buy a few household essentials and stop for coffee without moving between too many floors.

Photo: AEON Việt Nam

AEON Supermarket and Delica food area

One of the main attractions on Level 1 is AEON Delica, the supermarket’s prepared-food section. AEON previously introduced the Hai Phong Delica area as covering approximately 1,400 m² and offering a range of Japanese and Vietnamese ready-to-eat dishes.

Items highlighted by AEON have included:

• Sushi and onigiri (Japanese rice balls)
• Bento lunch boxes
• Takoyaki (octopus balls)
• Oden (Japanese simmered dishes)
• Vietnamese rice meals
• Pho and banh da cua (Hai Phong-style crab noodle soup)

Photo: AEON Việt Nam

The exact selection depends on the day, stock availability and the food counters currently operating. When you arrive, check the display cases for available dishes, prices and use-by dates.

Delica is practical when everyone wants something different. One person can choose sushi, another can pick up a rice box, while someone else can look for a Vietnamese dish.

For foreigners living in Hai Phong, the supermarket is also convenient for everyday groceries, household products and items from AEON’s own product ranges.

Where to eat on Level 1

Level 1 includes several familiar restaurant and café brands.

When visiting with young children, the most useful decision is whether you want a quick meal or a longer sit-down lunch. After an hour or two of shopping, spending another 30 minutes comparing restaurant menus may not be much fun for anyone.

Level 1 also includes fashion and accessory brands such as UNIQLO, GAP, Tommy Hilfiger, Lacoste and Charles & Keith, alongside other retailers.

If you’re only here for groceries and one particular shop, there’s no need to explore the entire building.

6. Level 2: hotpot, Korean BBQ, fashion and kids’ entertainment

Level 2 is a good starting point when your group wants a longer meal. A significant selection of the mall’s hotpot, barbecue and buffet restaurants is located here.

Where to eat on Level 2

The official store directory includes the following restaurants:

• GoGi House, K-Pub and HP3 BBQ: options for Korean-style barbecue and grilled meat.
• Manwah, Kichi-Kichi and Lau Ba Ly: hotpot restaurants.
• Dookki: Korean-style tteokbokki dining.
• Cuu Van Long Premium: a buffet option for groups.
• Bo To Quan Moc: Vietnamese dishes featuring beef.
• Marukame Udon: Japanese udon noodles.
• TexGrill and Le Monde Steak: Western-style dishes and steak.

For a group of four to six people, Level 2 offers plenty of choices without having to move around the whole mall. However, the restaurants don’t all follow the same pricing model.

Some charge à la carte, while others offer buffets at a fixed price per person. Children’s prices may depend on age or height, and drinks aren’t necessarily included.

Menus and promotions change frequently, so the restaurant’s current price board is the best reference. For a weekend buffet, check the latest price, dining time limit, children’s policy and any holiday surcharges before sitting down.

Molly Fantasy and Tiny Kidzooona

You don’t have to go all the way to Level 3 to find activities for children.

Molly Fantasy & Tiny Kidzooona is located on Level 2, at directory position 34. Molly Fantasy offers arcade-style entertainment for families, while Tiny Kidzooona features play equipment and activities designed for younger children. These may include active play and pretend-play areas.

It’s worth comparing this area with the larger entertainment venues upstairs before buying a ticket. A toddler who enjoys ball pits and role-play activities may want something quite different from an older child who prefers video games or more physically challenging activities.

The operating hours for Molly Fantasy & Tiny Kidzooona are 10 AM-10 PM on weekdays and 9 AM-10 PM on weekends and public holidays. Check the current admission rules, age limits and supervision requirements at the counter.

Level 2 also has numerous fashion and sportswear retailers, including Nike, Adidas, Skechers, New Balance and Canifa, along with the AEON Department Store.

7. Level 3: the main entertainment floor

If you’re looking for activities that can fill an hour or two, Level 3 is where you’ll probably spend most of your time. This floor combines a cinema, children’s indoor playgrounds, arcade games, active entertainment and several other shops.

Photo: AEON MALL Hải Phòng Lê Chân

Photo: AEON MALL Hải Phòng Lê Chân

Photo: AEON MALL Hải Phòng Lê Chân

8. Where is CGV Cinema at AEON Mall Hai Phong?

CGV Cinema is on Level 3, at directory position 1.

Both the official AEON mall website and CGV’s own website identify this location. Some older online articles incorrectly place the cinema on Level 5. That doesn’t match the current official floor plan.

CGV operates from 9 AM to midnight. The cinema complex has eight screens, including formats or screening experiences such as Starium, Cine & Suite and Cine & Forêt.

Photo: AEON MALL Hải Phòng Lê Chân

What should you check before visiting CGV?

Choose your movie and screening time before heading to the mall. The same film may be available in different formats, seat categories and language versions.

For foreign visitors, the most important detail is often the language. Check whether a movie is shown in its original language, dubbed into Vietnamese, or screened with Vietnamese or English subtitles. Don’t assume that an English-language movie will automatically have English subtitles, or that an animated film will be shown in English.

If you’re taking children, also check the film’s official age classification. Cinema age restrictions apply regardless of whether a parent is accompanying the child.

Even with online tickets, allow enough time to reach Level 3, verify your ticket details and enter the screening room. Arriving at the mall at the exact starting time is unnecessarily risky.

Should you eat before or after the movie?

Lunch beforehand usually works for an early-afternoon screening. For a film starting at 7 or 8 PM, have dinner earlier so you don’t have to rush through your meal.

Most of the mall’s restaurants may be closed when a late screening finishes. Pay attention to exit directions and pickup locations for screenings that end after 10 PM, because the cinema’s schedule extends beyond the mall’s standard closing time.

Ticket prices, film schedules, seat categories and booking methods change regularly.

9. Visiting AEON Mall Hai Phong with children

Taking children to AEON is easier when you select activities based on their age and energy levels instead of trying to visit every play area.

The mall provides family-oriented facilities, including baby rooms, stroller services, seating areas and elevators. You can locate these facilities through the official floor map or ask at the information counter.

Younger children: keep the schedule simple

For younger children, start by looking at Tiny Kidzooona on Level 2 or Kidzooona on Level 3. A manageable half-day visit might involve 60-90 minutes of play, a short break and lunch before heading home.

You don’t necessarily need to add a movie. Some young children aren’t comfortable sitting quietly through an entire film, even when it’s marketed as family entertainment.

Older children: arcade games and active play

Older children may be more interested in Timezone, DreamGames, Jump Arena or other activities on Level 3. However, every venue has its own age, height and safety requirements.

The fact that several entertainment businesses are inside the same shopping mall doesn’t mean they are all suitable for every child. Before buying a ticket, ask which activities your child can actually participate in and what admission includes.

Babies, strollers and family facilities

You can bring your own stroller or ask about AEON’s stroller service. Elevators are generally more practical than escalators when you’re moving between floors with a stroller.

Locate a baby room before you need one, particularly if your child requires feeding, changing or a quiet break. On the official map, useful symbols include:

• Baby Room
• Elevator
• Toilet
• Information Counter

The information counter on Level 1 can help you locate these facilities.

For children who get tired quickly, avoid spending the first hour walking around shops before reaching the playground. It’s usually more enjoyable to let them play while they’re still energetic, then move on to lunch or shopping.

10. How to get to AEON Mall Hai Phong

AEON Mall Hai Phong is on Vo Nguyen Giap Street rather than in the older city-center area around Hai Phong Opera House. The best transport option depends on where you’re staying and whether you’re traveling with children, shopping bags or luggage.

By taxi or ride-hailing car

A taxi or ride-hailing car is the simplest choice for many first-time visitors, foreign residents and families with young children.

Enter AEON MALL Hai Phong Le Chan, 10 Vo Nguyen Giap Street as your destination. Before the driver starts the trip, check that the selected location matches the correct shopping center.

If you’re carrying luggage, a stroller or several shopping bags, consider which entrance or passenger drop-off point will be most convenient. The official floor map includes designated passenger pickup and drop-off points, along with taxi stops.

When leaving, confirm the exact pickup location with your driver. Simply saying that you’re standing outside AEON may not be enough because the property has several access points.

By motorbike or private car

Search for the mall by name and follow the signs toward the designated parking areas.

AEON has parking areas outside the building, in the basement and on the rooftop. Capacity is approximately 1,700 cars and 7,000 motorbikes or bicycles.

Once you’ve parked, remember the parking area, level and the nearest entrance. Taking a quick photo of your parking location is particularly useful if you’re spending several hours inside.

For families with young children or elderly relatives, choose an entrance with elevator access whenever possible.

By public bus

The official mall map includes a bus stop symbol, but bus routes and stopping locations can change.

Before traveling, check which service currently stops near AEON, the direction of travel and the final departure time. Don’t rely solely on an old route diagram from a travel blog or social media post.

For example, Hai Phong bus route 02 was subject to a temporary route adjustment in 2026, so its actual stopping points should be confirmed before use.

If there isn’t a convenient bus connection from your accommodation, a taxi may be simpler for a short visit.

11. Is parking free at AEON Mall Hai Phong?

At AEON MALL Hai Phong Le Chan, parking is free.

This information appears in the mall’s introduction and free-services materials. It’s a policy published by the shopping center itself, rather than an assumption based on visitor reviews.

Always check the parking signs and regulations at the entrance when you arrive. Special vehicle categories, services outside the regular parking facilities or temporary arrangements may have different conditions.

Basement parking or rooftop parking?

Both are part of the mall’s parking system. Which area you use depends on the available spaces, vehicle access and directions given by parking staff.

There’s little reason to insist on a particular level if staff are directing vehicles elsewhere.

If you’re traveling with a stroller or someone who has difficulty walking, elevator access should take priority over finding a specific parking floor.

Remember where you parked

Before leaving your vehicle, note the level and nearby landmark. This is especially helpful if your group splits up inside the mall.

For example, one adult may go shopping while another takes the children upstairs. Agree on a clear meeting point, such as the information counter on Level 1 or a specific shop shown on the floor map.

A named location is much easier to find than a vague instruction to meet at the main entrance.

12. Other useful facilities at AEON Mall Hai Phong

Besides shops and restaurants, AEON provides several services that can make a visit more comfortable.

Photo: AEON MALL Hải Phòng Lê Chân

• Information counter: located on Level 1, where visitors can ask about stores, facilities and mall activities.
• Baby rooms: available for families who need space to care for infants. Check the floor map for the nearest location.
• Stroller service: AEON offers stroller facilities for visitors with young children. Ask staff about availability and usage conditions.
• Wheelchair service: the mall offers wheelchair services for elderly visitors and people with disabilities.
• Rest areas: seating is provided at various locations throughout the shopping center.
• Free Wi-Fi: public Wi-Fi is available, which can be useful for international visitors who haven’t purchased a Vietnamese SIM card.
• Phone charging points: the mall lists free mobile-phone charging facilities.
• Electronic lockers: electronic storage lockers appear among the advertised amenities. Check instructions and conditions locally before use.
• Electric vehicle charging: AEON lists an electric-vehicle charging service among its free facilities. Confirm compatible vehicle types, connectors and current conditions before relying on it.

These services are useful, but not all equipment is guaranteed to be available at every moment. If you need a stroller or wheelchair, checking with the information desk first is sensible.

The mall’s published contact number is +84 225 3525 888.

13. Three easy half-day itineraries at AEON Mall Hai Phong

You don’t need an elaborate schedule to enjoy AEON. Here are three ways to organize a visit depending on who you’re traveling with.

14. Is AEON Mall Hai Phong worth a full day?

For most visitors, three to four hours is enough for a satisfying trip to AEON Mall Hai Phong. If you only want lunch and a little shopping, you may need less time.

Families planning multiple children’s activities, or groups combining a buffet meal with a movie, could spend considerably longer. There’s no need to walk through every floor just because the mall is large.

AEON is at its most convenient when you want several things in one location. It provides air-conditioned shopping on hot days, restaurants during rainy weather, entertainment for children and a cinema for the evening.

However, if you’re visiting Hai Phong to experience the city’s local food, don’t spend all your time inside shopping malls. The city’s banh da cua, nem cua be (crab spring rolls), banh mi cay (spicy mini baguettes) and neighborhood seafood restaurants offer a very different experience.

An afternoon at AEON works best when you already know whether you’re going to eat, shop, entertain the kids or catch a movie.

Have you decided which floor you’ll visit first?