[Longkou · Longhu Tianjie] Trekking 30 minutes from West City just to visit a mall in the city?

Living in Longkou West City, going to East City feels like a "trip to another province"—a taxi ride starts at 30 minutes, long enough to watch half an episode of "Empresses in the Palace"🤣 I had heard about Longhu Tianjie opening for a while and couldn’t resist bringing the kids to check it out! After all, Longkou finally has a decent mall✨ The mall interior feels like a "Beijing-Shanghai-Guangzhou" vibe! The brand layout and decor are exactly the same as the malls I’ve visited in Shanghai, instantly giving a big city feel🌆 On the weekend, I happened to catch the first "Dun Dun Contest." The name alone was adorable! A must-go event for milk tea lovers. Although I didn’t join, many young people were there to watch and check in, creating a lively atmosphere🧋 The highlight for kids is definitely the play castle: 👶 The kids can’t move once they see the purple fantasy castle 💰 Parent-child ticket is 88 yuan per visit (200 yuan for 3 visits). This sensible mom chose the single visit ⚠️ Non-slip socks cost an extra 3 yuan per pair (this little trick was a surprise) Actual experience: 🎠 Few facilities and small space, feels very "temporary" ⏳ Kids got bored in less than 1 hour (there were clearly better things to play nearby!) 💸 Ended up being a "paying for the purple castle" mom ✨ Suggestions for parents: ✅ Good for a casual stop while shopping and eating, coming just for this might be disappointing 📸 The event area is perfect for young people to take photos and check in 👶 When taking kids, compare other play areas first (don’t be impulsive like me) 🍽️ Plenty of dining options, food lovers can dive in with confidence Although there’s room for improvement in details, it’s still worth supporting Longkou’s first proper commercial complex! Next time I might head straight to the restaurants. The play castle? We’ll see🙈