A small bakery in Shenzhen's Yantian District has become a hot topic online again — but this time it's good news: Maisui Shanqiu (麥穗山丘) officially moved into its new Yihai City shop on 7 September 2026, upgrading from a 45-square-metre roadside shop to a nearly 200-square-metre "upgraded" store with a second-floor coffee lounge, and all bread and cakes are discounted for the first three days of opening.
Why did this small shop go viral? Neighbours + government revive a bakery in 48 hours
Maisui Shanqiu (麥穗山丘) was founded in October 2025 by Ms Wu, a post-90s mother, and her brother, a baker with 20 years of experience, on Shenyan Road near Haishan Station in Yantian. The shop's ethos is "made with conscience": imported flour and pure animal cream. The owner says, "If my own child dares to eat it, only then do I dare sell it to customers." Bread is priced at 6 to 16 yuan, very affordable.
But in April 2026, the shop announced it would close due to sustained losses. As soon as the news broke, neighbours flooded social media with messages of reluctance, and the Yantian District government stepped in to help — as a result, the shop reopened within just 48 hours, becoming a hot topic across mainland social media. Moving into a mall with a big new shop is a continuation of that story.
What's upgraded in the new shop? 4 key points
- Four times the space: from 45 sq m to nearly 200 sq m. The ground floor has a bread display, two rows of cake fridges and an online-order pickup point, plus a brand-new baking area; the second floor is a coffee lounge with about 15 seats plus 6 outdoor seats, where you can sit and relax
- "Open kitchen" baking: a full glass wall on the second floor opens up the back kitchen, so you can watch dough proof and bread come out of the oven
- Bigger product range: newly added daily fresh short-shelf-life cakes, pastries and coffee; the team has grown to over 10 people, with a dedicated cake chef and barista hired
- Classics stay the same price: the popular sausage bun, with upgraded packaging, still sells for 3.5 yuan; the old shop's "limit 5 per person" rule on popular items has also been dropped
Ms Wu revealed that the new shop is still loss-making and is unlikely to break even within six months, but she is calm: "I hope it can be a steady, long-term thing — take it slow, and get the products and food safety right first." The Yantian District Commerce Bureau also helped with site selection, licences and trademark protection.
How do Hongkongers get there? Yantian Yihai City, direct on Metro Line 8
The new Maisui Shanqiu (麥穗山丘) shop is at a street-front unit in Yantian Yihai City, in the old Yantianxu area, near the Yantian Seaside Boardwalk. From Hong Kong, the smoothest route is:
- Liantang Port: after crossing, take Metro Line 2/8 and ride all the way to Haishan Station or Yantianxu Station, then walk to the mall
- Luohu Port: from Luohu Station take Line 1 to Grand Theatre Station, change to Line 2/8 towards Yantian, and get off at Haishan Station or Yantianxu Station
- Futian Port: from Futian Checkpoint Station take Line 4 to Convention & Exhibition Center Station, change to Line 2/8 straight up to Yantian
- Carry on to other stops: continuing east on the same line brings you to Dameisha Station, Xiaomeisha Station and finally Xichong Station (Dapeng New District) — one line links up the whole eastern coast
- Shenzhen Bay Port: the longest journey, not recommended just for this. You could shop in Nanshan first, then board Line 2 in the Nanshan section and ride east into Yantian, again all the way to Haishan Station
How to build a day trip around it?
- Cross at Liantang Port, board Line 2/8
- Get off at Haishan Station → buy bread at Yantian Yihai City, have coffee on the second floor
- Walk the Yantian Seaside Boardwalk, enjoy the sea views and breeze
- In the afternoon, ride two stops to Dameisha and walk Dameisha Seaside Park
- Return to the city in the evening, or continue to Xiaomeisha and Xichong
A reminder: the shop is popular, so expect queues at weekends, and classic bakes sell out fast — go early if you want to try them; opening hours and daily bakes are subject to the shop's latest announcements.
FAQ
- Where is the new Maisui Shanqiu (麥穗山丘)? A street-front unit at Yantian Yihai City, Shenzhen, near Metro Line 8 Haishan Station.
- What's the signature item? The sausage bun is the most famous, still 3.5 yuan; there are also various breads from 6 to 16 yuan and fresh-made cakes.
- Is it expensive? By Shenzhen standards it's affordable, and clearly cheaper than Hong Kong bakeries.
- Do I need to book? No, just walk in; but popular bakes sell out, so earlier is better.
- What else can I visit nearby? The Yantian Seaside Boardwalk, Dameisha Seaside Park, Xiaomeisha and the coastal spots around Xichong Station are all on the same metro line.
Practical tips
- If you're taking bread back to Hong Kong, choose shelf-stable bread (such as the sausage bun); fresh-made cakes need refrigeration and aren't suitable for a long border crossing
- Bringing food across the border for personal use is generally fine, but note that meat-filled products are a prohibited category — check the filling before buying
- Weekday afternoons are the most comfortable; weekends and holidays mean a high chance of queues
- Prices and opening hours are subject to the shop's on-site notices
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