Step out of Luohu Port and walk about 10 minutes and you'll reach a new mall — Guomao SPRING (國貿SPRING). Converted from the podium of the Guomao Building, it sits at the junction of Renmin South Road and Jiabin Road in Luohu District (the heart of the Renmin South commercial area). It opened on 18 June 2026, with a total area of about 30,000 sqm across 5 floors, and reports say the renovation cost around ¥200 million RMB. For Hong Kong visitors, the biggest draw is this: no need to take any transport — just walk across the border and you're there.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Address: Junction of Renmin South Road and Jiabin Road, Luohu District (Renmin South commercial area)
- Opening: 18 June 2026
- Scale: About 30,000 sqm, 5 floors, plus an outdoor art landscape avenue of about 8,000 sqm
- Transport: About 10 minutes' walk from Luohu Port; or exit directly at Guomao Station on Shenzhen Metro Line 1
- Opening hours: Standard mall hours (varies by shop; check the mall's latest announcements)
Floor by Floor: What's on Each Level
- 1/F: "Coffee by day, drinks by night" plus trendy toys and digital goods, cultural and creative products, and quality daily necessities — coffee in the daytime and drinks at night, all on the same floor
- 2/F: Trendy sportswear, niche designer streetwear, plus the "Art Corridor" — the free art exhibition is on this floor
- 3/F: A food hub for everyone, with Cantonese cuisine, Japanese food, hotpot and Beijing cuisine
- 4/F: Kids' play areas, a cute pet park, fitness and high-end beauty care
- 5/F: Art curation space plus the outdoor "Starry Terrace"
3 Major Photo Spots (All Inside the Mall)
- Star Dome: An atrium void with a translucent glass ceiling — great natural light and an open feel
- Gilded Red Spiral Staircase: A giant deep-red spiral art staircase on the 4th floor, the most visually striking spot, with many people making a special trip just to photograph it
- Starry Terrace: An outdoor viewing space on the 5th floor, with the best atmosphere after dark
Add the outdoor art landscape avenue of about 8,000 sqm outside the mall, and you can head out for another round of photos after you've finished inside.
Current Free Art Exhibition: Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Macau Young Illustrators Joint Exhibition
The "Art Corridor" on the 2nd floor hosts regular free art exhibitions. The current one, co-organised by Guomao SPRING (國貿SPRING) and the Shenzhen Illustrators Association, is the "Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Macau Young Artists Illustration Joint Exhibition", showing original works by 21 young illustrators from Shenzhen, Hong Kong and Macau. Admission is free. The exhibition runs until 15 September 2026, so go early if you want to see it; after it ends, the same space will host the next exhibition, so check the mall's announcements before you set off.
What to Eat? 3 Brands Hong Kongers Know Well
- Chaoxiang Sihai (潮香四海): A time-honoured Chaoshan restaurant, famous for braised dishes and claypot congee
- Baheli (八合里): Chaoshan beef hotpot with beef hand-cut on the spot — a popular choice for Hong Kongers heading north for hotpot
- Jingwei Zhang (京味張): Beijing roast duck — one to consider if you want a Chinese sit-down meal
The mall also has seafood and durian buffets, Korean fusion, Yunnan wild mushroom and free-range chicken hotpot, roast pigeon, Japanese omakase, sweet soups and Italian gelato, so there's plenty of choice. The actual list of open shops will change; check the mall's latest announcements.
Transport: How to Get There from Three Ports
- Luohu Port (most convenient): About 10 minutes' walk after crossing the border; or walk to Shenzhen Metro Luohu Station and take Line 1 one stop to Guomao Station, then follow the mall signs and exit directly
- Futian Port: Take Line 4 from Futian Checkpoint Station to Convention & Exhibition Center Station, then change to Line 1 to Guomao Station
- Liantang Port: Take Line 2/8 from Liantang Port Station, get off around Hubei Station or Grand Theatre Station and walk from there — you can also swing by Dongmen on the way
Note: there are also several nearby metro stations — Hubei Station, Laojie Station, Renmin South Station and Grand Theatre Station — all within walking distance, so just use whichever exit is most convenient.
Where Else Can You Go Nearby?
- KK Mall (金光華廣場): 2028 Renmin South Road, connected to Guomao Station, just a few minutes' walk away — a larger mall with plenty of restaurants
- Luohu Commercial City (羅湖商業城): Right next to Luohu Port, reachable as soon as you cross the border; tailoring, shoes, handbags and glasses are its strengths
- Dongmen Old Street (東門老街): Shenzhen's oldest pedestrian street, packed with budget snacks, clothing and phone accessories
- Shenzhen MixC (深圳萬象城): 1881 Bao'an South Road (around Grand Theatre Station), an upmarket destination with the most international brands
FAQ
- What's the mall called? Why is it linked to "Guomao"? Its official name is "Guomao SPRING (國貿SPRING)". It was converted from the podium of the Guomao Building, so people habitually call it "Guomao SPRING".
- Do you need a ticket for the illustration exhibition? Admission is free, no booking needed — just go up to the Art Corridor on the 2nd floor.
- Is it far to walk from Luohu Port? About 10 minutes, flat the whole way, and manageable even with luggage.
- When's the most comfortable time to go? Weekday afternoons are the quietest; weekends and holidays are busiest in the evening, so for meals it's best to go early or get a table first.
- Are there family facilities? Yes — the 4th floor has kids' play areas and a cute pet park, so you can stay longer if you're bringing children.
Practical Tips
- You could plan your trip like this: cross at Luohu → see the exhibition and eat at Guomao SPRING → shop at KK Mall → buy things at Dongmen Old Street → head back to Hong Kong the same way
- WeChat Pay / Alipay are the most convenient ways to pay in the mall — remember to set up mainland payments first
- For popular restaurants, use Meituan or Dianping to get a queue number in advance so you don't have to wait at the door
- Exhibitions, shops and opening hours change, so check the mall's official announcements before you go
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