Step out of Luohu Port and walk about 10 minutes to reach a new mall — Guomao 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 square metres across 5 floors, and reports say the renovation cost around RMB 200 million. For visitors to Shenzhen, 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 square metres, 5 floors, plus an outdoor art landscape avenue of about 8,000 square metres
- Transport: About a 10-minute 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 gadgets, cultural and creative goods, and quality daily necessities — coffee in the daytime and drinks at night, all on the same floor
- 2/F: Trendy sports, niche designer labels, plus the "Art and Culture Corridor" — the free art exhibition is on this floor
- 3/F: A food hub for everyone, with Cantonese, Japanese, hotpot and Beijing cuisine
- 4/F: Family fun, a pet paradise, fitness and premium beauty care
- 5/F: An art curation space plus an outdoor "Starry Terrace"
3 photo spots (all inside the mall)
- Starlight Dome: An atrium void with a translucent glass ceiling — great natural light and an open feel
- Gilded Red Sky Spiral Staircase: A giant deep-red spiral art staircase on 4/F, the most visually striking spot, with many people making a special trip just to photograph it
- Starry Terrace: An outdoor viewing space on 5/F, at its best after dark
Add the outdoor art landscape avenue of about 8,000 square metres outside the mall, and you can head out for another round of photos after you finish inside.
Current free art exhibition: Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Macau Young Illustrators Joint Exhibition
The "Art and Culture Corridor" on 2/F hosts regular free art exhibitions. The current one, co-organised by Guomao 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 soon 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 visitors to Shenzhen will know
- Chaoxiang Sihai: A long-established Chaoshan restaurant, known for braised dishes and claypot congee
- Baheli: Chaoshan beef hotpot with beef sliced to order — a popular choice for visitors to Shenzhen heading to Shenzhen for hotpot
- Jingwei Zhang: Beijing roast duck — one to consider if you want a shared Chinese meal
The mall also has seafood and durian buffets, Korean fusion, Yunnan wild mushroom and fresh chicken hotpot, roast pigeon, Japanese omakase, sweet soups and Italian gelato, so there's plenty of choice. The actual list of open shops changes; check the mall's latest announcements.
Transport: how to get there from three checkpoints
- Luohu Port (most convenient): About a 10-minute 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 into it
- Futian Checkpoint: From Futian Checkpoint Station take Line 4 to Convention & Exhibition Center Station, then change to Line 1 to Guomao Station
- Liantang Port: From Liantang Port Station take Line 2/8 to 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 use whichever exit suits your route.
What else is nearby?
- KK Mall: 2028 Renmin South Road, connected to Guomao Station, just a few minutes' walk away — a larger mall with plenty of restaurants
- Luohu Commercial City: Right beside Luohu Port, reachable as soon as you cross the border; tailoring, shoes, handbags and glasses are its strengths
- Dongmen Old Street: Shenzhen's oldest pedestrian street, packed with budget snacks, clothing and phone accessories
- MixC Shenzhen: 1881 Bao'an South Road (around Grand Theatre Station), an upmarket destination with the most international brands
Checkpoint / metro transport quick reference
| Checkpoint | Route | Approximate time |
|---|---|---|
| Luohu Port | Line 1 Luohu Station → Guomao Station (1 stop) → Exit A, walk about 10 minutes | About 20 minutes |
| Futian Checkpoint | Line 4 Futian Checkpoint Station → Convention & Exhibition Center Station, change to Line 1 → Guomao Station | About 35 minutes |
| Liantang Port | Line 8 Liantang Station → Grand Theatre Station, change to Line 1 → Guomao Station | About 40 minutes |
Guomao Station is on Line 1, and Dongmen, KK Mall and Luohu Commercial City are all one or two stops away or within walking distance — extremely convenient. After SPRING, you can easily link up the whole Luohu shopping circuit.
How to link it all up? (A half-day Luohu shopping trip)
- KK Mall: Directly above Guomao Station on Line 1, a long-established large mall with the widest choice of dining.
- Luohu Commercial City: Beside Luohu Port, focused on ready-made clothing, handbags and small goods, with plenty of room to haggle.
- Dongmen Old Street: Laojie Station on Line 1 (the new Dongmen Station on the Line 5 extension takes you straight there), with the densest cluster of snacks and trendy little shops.
- MixC Shenzhen: Grand Theatre Station on Line 1, an upmarket destination with a concentration of luxury brands and fine dining.
FAQ
What is the mall called? Why is it linked to "Guomao"?
Its official name is "Guomao SPRING". It was converted from the podium of the Guomao Building, so people habitually call it "Guomao SPRING".
Do I need a ticket for the illustration exhibition?
Admission is free, no booking needed — just head up to the Art and Culture Corridor on 2/F.
Is it far to walk from Luohu Port?
About 10 minutes, all on flat ground, and manageable even with luggage.
When is the most comfortable time to go?
Weekday afternoons are quietest; weekends and public holidays are busiest in the evening, so for meals it's best to go early or get a table number first.
Are there family facilities?
Yes — 4/F has family play areas and a pet paradise, so you can stay longer with children.
Practical tips
- You could plan it like this: cross at Luohu → Guomao SPRING for the exhibition and a meal → 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 beforehand
- For popular restaurants, get a number in advance via Meituan or Dianping so you don't have to queue at the door
- Exhibitions, shops and opening hours change, so check the mall's official announcements before you set off
What time does the mall open?
Generally 10:00–22:00; individual restaurants and shops differ, so check the mall's official announcements.
Is there parking if I drive?
Yes, you can park in the mall car park; charges and offers are subject to the mall's announcements, and spaces are tight at busy times.
Friendly reminder: since SPRING opened, footfall has been high, so at weekends and on public holidays it's best to go on a weekday or arrive when it opens; the mall also holds occasional events and markets, so check its official account before you set off.
How to choose among malls around Luohu Port (quick reference table)
| Mall | Distance from Luohu Port | Positioning |
|---|---|---|
| Maoye World | About a 5-minute walk | 10 floors, 100+ brands, closest to the checkpoint |
| Guomao SPRING | About a 10-minute walk | New, 5 floors, eat-shop-play plus free art exhibitions |
| KK Mall | Directly above Guomao Station on Metro Line 1 | Long-established large mall with plenty of dining |
| Luohu Commercial City | Beside the checkpoint, reachable as soon as you cross | Ready-made clothing, handbags, small goods, plenty of room to haggle |
| Dongmen Old Street | About a 10–15 minute walk | Budget snacks, trendy little shops |
| MixC Shenzhen | Grand Theatre Station on Metro Line 1 | Upmarket, international brands and fine dining |
To cover them all in one go, start from Luohu Port: Guomao SPRING first (about 10 minutes) → KK Mall → Dongmen Old Street → take Line 1 to MixC, all without leaving the border area. The Guomao Building area is one of Shenzhen's early old commercial districts, and the building itself is one of the landmarks of Shenzhen's reform and opening up — a mix of old and new malls that makes for a distinctive walk.
Why is Guomao SPRING worth a special trip?
For visitors to Shenzhen, Guomao SPRING's greatest value is that "you don't need to take any transport — it's a 10-minute walk after crossing the border"; add the free art exhibitions, the family floor and several restaurant brands that visitors to Shenzhen know well (Chaoshan cuisine, beef hotpot, Beijing roast duck), and half a day out with the whole family is easily filled. The mall changes its exhibitions and themed displays from time to time, and the timing of when old exhibitions end and new ones begin is subject to the mall's official announcements — checking its official account before you set off is the most reliable way.
Also, the mall changes its exhibitions and themed displays from time to time, and the timing of when old exhibitions end and new ones begin is subject to the mall's official announcements; if you happen to visit during a gap between exhibitions, some photo spots may be temporarily taken down.
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