In the second half of 2024, several new large-scale shopping malls have opened in Shenzhen, promising to offer a fresh shopping experience for Hong Kongers heading north. These include Dayun Tiandi in Longgang District, Bantian Vanke Plaza, Qianli Shijia in Bao'an District, and Wanfeng Coastal City Shopping Center. Let's take a closer look at what these new malls offer in terms of fun, food, and entertainment!
Dayun Tiandi: A Park-Style Commercial Space
Shenzhen's Dayun Tiandi opened in late July and is the country's first park-style commercial space themed around natural weather phenomena. Many of its art installations and Instagram-worthy spots revolve around this theme. The complex consists of Dayun Center, Dayun Park, and Dayun Tiandi, blending urban green spaces with mountain and lake elements to create an ecological shopping experience. Visitors can shop, enjoy recreational activities, and even stroll by the lakeside. The space is home to various animals such as peacocks, black swans, and even sika deer. If you time your visit right (the sika deer appear every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 4 PM to 5:30 PM), you can see them roaming around. You could easily spend an entire day here without feeling bored.
The mall also features an indoor horse-riding arena called Qile Horse Riding, where visitors can enjoy the pleasure of riding. It has professional training facilities and a team of instructors offering lessons and riding experiences for people of all ages and skill levels. They even provide one-on-one courses to cater to individual growth. For approximately RMB 208, you can enjoy 20 minutes of riding. Additionally, the popular Scent Library has opened a branch here, selling over a hundred unique perfumes with intriguing scents like "boiled water," "2B pencil," "misty rainbow," "fresh grass," and "watermelon." Each fragrance seems to tell its own story, making you curious about what these everyday items might smell like.
Address: Dayun Center, 3001 Longxiang Avenue, Longgang District, Shenzhen
Transportation: Shenzhen Metro Line 16, Dayun Center Station, Exit C or D
Bantian Vanke Plaza: A Forest Mall with Abundant Greenery
Opened on October 9, Bantian Vanke Plaza is located in Longgang District and is conveniently situated near Bantian Station on the Shenzhen Metro, making it easily accessible. The mall is designed with a commercial + vertical park concept, incorporating a large number of plants. Its central atrium alone features over 80 different types of plants, creating a 27,000-square-meter "Shenzhen-Local Natural Museum" that transports you into a tropical rainforest. The mall also boasts a 1,200-square-meter open-air playground surrounded by more than 30 plant species, providing endless fun for children.
Popular brands have already moved in, including Hong Kong favorites like MINISO, Hema Fresh, MOKA KTV, and Bao Shifu Bakery. The dining options include Supafama Farm Western Restaurant, Song Chongqing Hotpot Factory, Wu Zhuang Fine Hangzhou Cuisine, and Xita Laotaitai Clay Pot BBQ. In addition, many brands are opening their first Shenzhen locations here, offering a one-stop solution for shopping, dining, and entertainment.
Address: 3 Dongpo Road, Bantian Subdistrict, Longgang District, Shenzhen
Transportation: Shenzhen Metro Line 5, Bantian Station, Exit D
Qianli Shijia: A Foodie's Paradise
Following the success of Bao'an Qianli, another mixed-use complex, Qianli Shijia, has now opened its doors. Covering approximately 30,000 square meters, this "box + street" commercial area is primarily food-focused, featuring a variety of dining options, casual cafes, quality retail shops, and entertainment venues. Within its three themed zones, you'll find the cozy Lifestyle Bar, the retro Jingdian Weiyang Arcade Street with red brick elements, and the open-air Canteen Street, which combines food and garden themes, adding a cultural and lively spirit to the complex.
More than 50 brands have already set up shop here, including Tan Yu, Baheli Beef Hotpot, and Big Banyan Tree BBQ. Well-known fast-food chains like KFC, Starbucks, Heytea, and Lao Xiang Ji are also present, catering to all sorts of preferences. Additionally, Bao'an's first locations for Chen Dahu's Signature Noodles, Best Partners Cha Chaan Teng, YI VEEN Fine Dining, Xiangxi Granny's Hunan Cuisine Factory, and Changba Karaoke have also opened, so there's no need to worry about going hungry.
Address: 111 Chuangye Second Road, 27th District, Dalang Community, Xinan Subdistrict, Bao'an District, Shenzhen
Transportation: Shenzhen Metro Line 5, Honglang North Station, Exit D
Wanfeng Coastal City: A Massive Mall to Explore
Wanfeng Coastal City Shopping Center consists of two commercial buildings and a public platform street, covering a total area of 200,000 square meters—plenty of space to get your steps in! Over 300 brands have already opened stores here, including the popular budget furniture store NITORI and MIXC Bookstore, often referred to as the most beautiful bookstore in Shenzhen. Of course, there are also plenty of dining options, such as the renowned seafood restaurant Ship No. 79 and the Yu Jian BBQ. In 2025, Bao'an's first Sam's Club is set to open, which has already generated significant anticipation.
There's no shortage of food options here, with restaurants like Ship No. 79, which specializes in live seafood cooked to order, the trending steakhouse Prime Stone Steak, the Yunnan mushroom hotpot restaurant Yunshanji, and Baheli Beef Hotpot. Plus, there are unique shops to browse. For example, NITORI offers a wide range of high-quality, affordable home goods such as sofas, dining tables, wardrobes, curtains, bedding, and kitchenware. The MIXC Bookstore is an impressive space with distinct zones for books, coffee, children's areas, and product displays, exuding a literary vibe that draws you in.
Address: Intersection of Wanfeng Middle Road and Nanhuan Road, Bao'an District, Shenzhen
Transportation: Shenzhen Metro Line 11, Ma'anshan Station, Exit D, about a 10-minute walk
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