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Pop Mart Castle (Solar Castle) – Souvenir Shops at Ba Na Hills Da Nang

Pop Mart is a popular place to go shopping and buy souvenirs in Ba Na Hills, Da Nang Vietnam. In this article, HoiAn Day Trip Company will provide all information about it.

You may also like: Best Things to Do in Ba Na Hills Vietnam

• Content by Tam Le, founder of HOIAN DAY TRIP CO.,LTD

• Designed by Giang Cong Minh, co-founder of LS E&C LTD and his team

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Must Knows about Pop Mart Castle (Ba Na Hills)

– Location/address: French Village, Ba Na Hills, Hoa Ninh commune, Hoa Vang district, Da Nang, Vietnam

– Other name(s): Solar Castle 

– Year of construction: 2024

– Opening day: 25th May 2024

– Opening hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm everyday

– Ticket price: free

– How to get there: cable car, walking

– Reason(s) to visit: a popular place to go shopping or buy souvenirs in Ba Na Hills

– Best time to visit: early morning, late afternoon

– Time to spend: 

– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/pop-mart-castle-ba-na-hills

– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)

– Recognition(s):

– Food & drink: no

– Shopping: yes available

– Fact: Pop Mart in Ba Na Hills is the flagship store in Da Nang and one of a few stores in Vietnam

Pop Mart Castle (Ba Na Hills) on Map

Better to Know about Pop Mart Ba Na Hills

Pop Mart store at Ba Na Hills is the flagship store in Da Nang, the capital of central Vietnam, and one of a few stores across the country. That’s why it attracts a large number of buyers as citizens, tourists from other regions, and resellers.

Here are things which visitors need to know before visiting Pop Mart store at Ba Na Hills:

Location: Solar Castle, French Village area, Ba Na Hills, Da Nang city (close to Kavkaz Restaurant, Thai Market Restaurant, Highlands Coffee, Bharata Restaurant, Arapang Restaurant, Soul Specialty Coffee,…)

Opening date: 25th May 2024

Opening hours: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm everyday

Exterior: Pop Mart castle has a magnificent, French-style architecture that is blended with artful aesthetic from the world-famous toy producer and the surrounding village. It looks like it’s constructed some hundreds of years ago. In many periods of the day and the year, it’s hidden into the clouds, making a truly impressive landmark. Not only buyers, there are also lots of people coming here to take photos. The top of the arch entrance gate is decorated with a 4-meters-tall standing SKULLPANDA, a popular line of collectible blind-box figures.

Interior: Pop Mart Ba Na Hills has three stories that are fully decorated with art installations and displays about popular Pop Mart collections, including beloved characters like MOLLY, SKULLPANDA, HIRONO, and DIMOO. The atmosphere is vibrant, colorful, and whimsical, bringing an awesome visiting and shopping experience. All together make it become a small art museum at the wonderland of Vietnam Ba Na Hills. To see around, it’s needed to go up or down stairs (so wheelchair users should take note).

What to buy:

+ blind boxes (the main draw for many Pop Mart fans) which contains a random figurine from a specific collection, creating an element of surprise. You will find a wide array of blind box series, including those featuring popular characters and collections like: SKULLPANDA, MOLLY, DIMOO, HIRONO, CRYBABY, LABUBU

+ limited-edition and exclusive products

+ large figurines (please see at the store)

+ full-case collections (please see at the store)

+ collectible figures based on well-known franchises, including: Disney, Harry Potter, DC Comics, Minions, Toy Story 

+ other Pop Mart-branded merchandise, such as: phone and laptop cases, keychains, plush toys, pendants

Prices: from 300,000 VND (approximately 12 USD)

Payment: Pop Mart Ba Na Hills accepts cash (Vietnam dong) and cards. Cashier counters are on the ground floor.

Packing: Pop Mart Ba Na Hills give buyers a big, good-quality, and specially designed paper box. When it’s raining, a plastic cover will be provided to protect the toys from water, without additional charges.

Luggage storage: unavailable at the moment (so buyers need to bring the toys with themselves while visiting Ba Na Hills)

Ticketing: 100% free to visit. However, because located within a theme park, buyers need to buy an admission ticket (costing 950,000 VND per adult as non-Da Nang citizens and 600,000 VND per adult as Da Nang citizens, see more information). 

Reviews: visitors can see on Google map reviews to know about the experience of former buyers

Others:

+ visitors can make a reservation in advance to avoid the queues through the official social media channels and website of Pop Mart (1 day before recommended). At the store, need to show the reservation code to access. 

+ Any self-organized queues or placeholders (e.g., boxes, tape, name lists) before store opening are not allowed and will not be recognized by the store.

+ The store will not be responsible for any disputes or incidents occurring before opening hours.

+ In the event of disputes, altercations, or public disturbances, the store reserves the right to coordinate with local authorities to handle the situation.

+ For the safety of all guests, overnight or early-morning lineups are not allowed.

+If guests violate queue policies or disrupt order, the store may cancel the release and sale
of hot items for the day.

+ Hot item purchase order is determined by random draw, NOT first-come, first-served.

+ As long as you register within the specified period, every customer has an equal chance. The purchase order is assigned randomly, not by the queue order.

HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes tours and transfers to Ba Na Hills. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!

How to Get to Pop Mart Castle in Ba Na Hills

Pop Mart Castle is the Solar Castle within the French Village, Ba Na Hills, Hoa Ninh commune, Hoa Vang district, Da Nang Vietnam.

The nearest cable car station to Pop Mart Castle in Ba Na Hills is the Louvre Station. To come here, visitors need to go to the Hoi An Station and then take the cable car to the Marseille Station. After getting off the car, go upstairs and o the Bordeaux Station (near the bridge) to take one more cable car ride. The arrival station is the Louvre Station. From here, leave the building and then climb the stairs in the front, turn right and Pop Mart Castle will be on the right hand side.

If take the cable car from the Toc Tien Waterfall Station, visitors will arrive the L’Indochine Station. From here, leave the building and then turn left, walk across the square. Pop Mart Castle is the end of the square.

If take the cable car from the Champa Station, visitors will arrive at the Taiga Station. From here, follow the stone-paved path on the left hand side to go downhill, and then walk past Kungfu Noodles Restaurant to see the church. After that, go across the square in the front of the church until the end to see Pop Mart Castle.

If take the cable car from the Suoi Mo Station, visitors will arrive at the Ba Na Station. From here, walk to the Debay Station to take one more cable car ride to the Morin Station. Leave the station, go downstairs, turn right and walk across the square until the end to see Pop Mart Castle. 

From Mercure Bana Hills (hotel), go to the church and then go across the square in the front of the church until the end to see Pop Mart Castle.

HOIAN DAY TRIP company daily organizes tours and transfers to Ba Na Hills. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!

Pop Mart lies at the end of Square du Dome (Union Square)

Itinerary to Visit Ba Na Hills for First Timer

Itinerary to explore Ba Na Hills depends on the schedule of the cable car on your day of travel and your arrival time. To have lunch or dinner, French Village, which has many restaurants and cafes, is the best place to go. Now, we suggest 4 itineraries corresponding four cable cars:

– From Hoi An Station: Marseille Station – Golden Bridge – Le Jardin d’Amour Flower Garden – Debay Wine Cellar – Big Buddha Statue – Linh Ung Pagoda – Bordeaux Station (near Golden Bridge) – Louvre Station – Eclipse Plaza, Atlas Statue, Lunar Castle – Dragon Den Station (inside Lunar Castle) – Mystery Well Station – French Village, Square du Dome, Fantasy Park (with Wax Museum, Jurassic Park, alpine coasters), Saint Denis Church, Helios Waterfall, Ba Na Hills Brewery – King Peak – L’Indochine Station or Taiga Station or the closest station that has been opened

– From Suoi Mo Station: Ba Na Station – Le d’Amour Station – Le Jardin Station – Le Jardin d’Amour Flower Garden – Debay Wine Cellar – Big Buddha Statue – Linh Ung Pagoda – Golden Bridge – Bordeaux Station (near Golden Bridge) – Louvre Station – Eclipse Plaza, Atlas Statue, Lunar Castle – Dragon Den Station (inside Lunar Castle) – Mystery Well Station – French Village, Square du Dome, Fantasy Park (with Wax Museum, Jurassic Park, alpine coasters), Saint Denis Church, Helios Waterfall, Ba Na Hills Brewery – King Peak – L’Indochine Station or Taiga Station or the closest station that has been opened

– From Thac Toc Tien Station: L’Indochine Station – French Village, Square du Dome, Fantasy Park (with Wax Museum, Jurassic Park, alpine coasters), Saint Denis Church, Helios Waterfall, Ba Na Hills Brewery – King Peak – Mystery Well Station (inside Arapang Restaurant) – Dragon Den Station (inside Lunar Castle) – Eclipse Plaza, Atlas Statue, Lunar Castle – Louvre Station – Golden Bridge – Le Jardin d’Amour Flower Garden – Debay Wine Cellar – Big Buddha Statue – Linh Ung Pagoda – Marseille Station (near Golden Bridge) or the closest station that has been opened

– From Champa Station: Taiga Station – French Village, Square du Dome, Fantasy Park (with Wax Museum, Jurassic Park, alpine coasters), Saint Denis Church, Helios Waterfall, Ba Na Hills Brewery – King Peak – Mystery Well Station (inside Arapang Restaurant) – Dragon Den Station (inside Lunar Castle) – Eclipse Plaza, Atlas Statue, Lunar Castle – Louvre Station – Golden Bridge – Le Jardin d’Amour Flower Garden – Debay Wine Cellar – Big Buddha Statue – Linh Ung Pagoda – Marseille Station (near Golden Bridge) or the closest station that has been opened

For more information and details, please browse https://hoiandaytrip.com/ba-na-hills-self-guided-tour

Places to Visit near Pop Mart Castle in Ba Na Hills

Near the Pop Mart Castle, visitors can go to these places: Golden Hands Bridge (a must see/photograph place in Da Nang), French Village (a complex of majestic medieval style buildings), Saint Denis Church (a Gothic church with impressive height, architecture and decoration), King Peak (the highest point of the mountain, with its temples and pagodas), Fantasy Park (Vietnam’s first and largest indoor amusement park), Ba Na Hills Brewery (brew house where craft beers have been produced by German technology), Wax Museum (Vietnam’s first and largest wax statue museum with nearly 100 figures), Square du Dome (where amazing outdoor shows and performances occur), Jurassic Park (a small space showcasing animals and life in the era of dinosaurs), Eclipse Plaza (a magnificent combination of glass conical tower and grand collonnades), Lunar/Moon Castle (a massive stone-like castle with cinematic videos and shows), Atlas Statue (a giant sculpture which portrays Atlas god in Greek mythology), Debay Wine Cellar (a 100-years-old wine cellar built by French), Le Jardin d’Amour Flower Garden (a series of beautiful gardens with view to the city), Big Buddha Statue (27-meters-tall statue on the hilltop), Linh Ung Ba Na Pagoda (older than Linh Ung Pagoda at Son Tra Peninsula, younger than Linh Ung Pagoda at Marble Mountains).

In the park, the ride on funiculars, alpine coasters and world-record cable cars is also very interesting.

HOIAN DAY TRIP CO.,LTD daily organizes tours and transfers in Da Nang and Hoi An. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!

Photos, Videos about Pop Mart Castle in Ba Na Hills

Here are beautiful photos and videos about the Pop Mart Castle in Ba Na Hills:

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