Shenzhen 2026 New Malls: Guomao SPRING Now Open, Hongling MixC Progress (Metro Exits + Instant Fun Spots in Sungang)

2026 Shenzhen New Mall Wave: What's Open, What's Still Coming

In 2026, at least several major commercial projects in Shenzhen will be completed or have already opened. What visitors to Shenzhen care about most is "can I go shopping right after crossing the border?" This article goes through each project clearly: opening status (open / soft opening / expected within the year), location, scale, what's special, and how to get there by metro — so you don't make a wasted trip.

1. Already Open: Guomao SPRING (Luohu, opened 18 June 2026)

• 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 above ground, plus an approximately 8,000-square-metre outdoor art landscape avenue; converted from the podium of the Guomao Building, reportedly at a cost of about ¥200 million RMB
• Transport: About a 10-minute walk from Luohu Checkpoint; or exit directly at Guomao Station on Line 1

Floor-by-Floor Guide to the 5 Levels

• 1/F: Coffee by day, drinks by night + trendy digital and collectible toys, cultural and creative goods, quality daily necessities
• 2/F: Trendy sports, niche designer streetwear brands, plus the "Art and Culture Corridor" — free art exhibitions are on this floor
• 3/F: A food hub for everyone, with Cantonese cuisine, Japanese food, hotpot and Beijing cuisine
• 4/F: Family entertainment, a cute pet park, fitness and high-end beauty care
• 5/F: Art curation space plus an outdoor "Starry Terrace"

3 Top Photo Spots

Starlight Dome (atrium void with translucent glass ceiling), Gilded Red Spiral Staircase (a giant deep-red spiral staircase on 4/F, the most visually striking), Starry Terrace (outdoor viewing space on 5/F, best atmosphere after dark).

What to Eat

Inside you'll find Chaoxiang Sihai (Chaoshan cuisine, famous for braised dishes and claypot congee), Baheli (Chaoshan beef hotpot), Jingwei Zhang (Beijing roast duck); there's also seafood and durian buffet, Korean fusion, Yunnan wild mushroom and fresh chicken hotpot, Japanese omakase, sweet soups and more. The actual list of operating shops will change — refer to the mall's latest announcements.

2. Expected to Open Within the Year: Hongling MixC (Luohu, Sungang)

Status: As of mid-September 2026, the official line is "expected to make its official debut within 2026", with no confirmed opening date. The Luohu District Government stated this clearly in a July reply to a public enquiry, and the Shenzhen Luohu District Commerce Bureau also conducted a special site inspection on 1 July. So be sure to confirm via official channels before you go, and don't wait in vain.

• Location: Hongling North Road, Luohu District, Sungang area (one of the Sungang urban renewal projects)
• Operator: China Resources Mixc Lifestyle (same group as Shenzhen MixC and Mixc Food Market)
• Gross floor area: About 83,000 square metres
• Format: Retail, specialty dining, family leisure, trendy lifestyle; features an open pedestrian street area
• Positioning: Aiming to be South China's first "in-mall professional esports tournament lifestyle hall", and at the same time Luohu District's largest and most concentrated ACG (anime, comic and games) gathering place
• Transport: Sungang Station on Line 7 (also Honghu Station on Line 7 and Shuibei Station on Line 3)

Transport from checkpoints: Luohu Checkpoint → Sungang Station takes about 20 minutes (Line 1 to Line 7); Futian Checkpoint → about 35 minutes; Shenzhen Bay Checkpoint → about 55 minutes. Even if the new mall isn't open yet, Sungang itself is already a complete commercial district (see the next section).

3. Sungang Has Plenty to Explore Right Now (No Need to Wait for the New Mall)

1. Mixc Food Market (direct access from Sungang Station Exit A)

• Opened 30 September 2022, Shenzhen's first commercial complex themed around a "market"
• Dining lineup: Tanyu · Fresh Green Pepper Grilled Fish, Yuyue Sichuan, Meet Noodles and more, mostly ¥41 to ¥100 per person

2. Sungang Art Exhibition Centre (crafts wholesale)

• A long-established distribution hub in Shenzhen for crafts and home decorations — Christmas and New Year decorations, ceramics, aromatherapy, ornaments, all at bargain prices
• Tip: If you're buying several items, ask for the wholesale price — retail and wholesale can differ by double; compare prices before you haggle

3. HALO Plaza (Sungang's new dining force)

• Sungang HALO Plaza Phase 2 began soft opening in July 2026
• The country's first "Fishing Boat No. 79" flagship store is located here: 4,979 square metres, 579 seats, 26 private rooms
• Great for seafood and gatherings; booking ahead is recommended

4. Honghu Park (free)

• Honghu Station is just one stop from Sungang Station; one of Luohu's largest municipal parks, covering about 600,000 square metres
• Bald cypress in winter, lotus in summer, free all year round, generally open 06:00–22:00

4. Other 2026 New Malls and Landmarks

JD MALL (Bao'an, Fuhai Qiaotou)

• Shenzhen's second JD MALL, located in Bao'an Fuhai Qiaotou, with a gross floor area of about 36,200 square metres and a cost of about ¥700 million RMB
• Opening: Soft opening on 1 October 2026
• Transport: Qiaotou Station on Line 11
• Offerings: Focused on home appliances, digital products and home goods, with the same prices online and offline

Taiziwan Garden City (Nanshan, Shekou)

• Located in the Shekou Taiziwan area, near Taiziwan MGM Hotel (opening 2026, 298 sea-view rooms) and Shekou Cruise Homeport
• Transport: Taiziwan Station on Line 12
• Offerings: Waterfront retail + dining + cultural facilities; Sea World is also within walking distance

UpperHills (border of Futian / Luohu)

• An already-open large-scale complex with a LOFT-style town district design and plenty of distinctive dining spots and design stores
• Transport: Around Shangmeilin Station on Line 4, about a 10-minute walk

5. Quick Reference Table

Practical Tips

1. Always check the opening status before you go: In the early soft-opening period, some shops in a new mall won't be open yet — official announcements are the final word.
2. Avoid the first few days after opening: Crowds in the first days of a new mall opening are extreme; waiting one to two weeks makes for a much more comfortable visit.
3. Choosing a checkpoint: For Luohu and Sungang, use Luohu Checkpoint (about 20 minutes); for JD MALL in Bao'an, take a car from Shenzhen Bay Checkpoint or go via Line 11.
4. Payment: All malls accept WeChat Pay / Alipay (you can link a Hong Kong card), but remember to activate mainland payment first.
5. Restaurant queues: For popular restaurants, take a number in advance via Meituan or Dianping so you don't have to wait at the door.

FAQ

Is Hongling MixC open yet?

As of mid-September 2026, the official line is "expected to make its official debut within 2026", with no confirmed date announced. Refer to the latest announcements from the Luohu District Government and China Resources Mixc Lifestyle.

Can I walk to Guomao SPRING after crossing the border?

Yes. It's about a 10-minute walk from Luohu Checkpoint (flat the whole way, fine even with luggage), or you can take Line 1 one stop to Guomao Station and exit directly at the mall.

Which metro stations serve Sungang?

Mainly Sungang Station on Line 7, plus Honghu Station on Line 7 and Shuibei Station on Line 3 — all three are within walking distance or one stop away.

What family facilities do the new malls have?

Guomao SPRING has family entertainment and a cute pet park on 4/F; Sungang Mixc Food Market has restaurants and a supermarket; Honghu Park has large lawns and play facilities — all fine for bringing kids.

Sources: Public replies from the Luohu District Government and the Shenzhen Luohu District Commerce Bureau, public information from China Resources Mixc Lifestyle, official mall announcements, and official Shenzhen Metro station information (verified September 2026). Opening dates, brand lists and operating arrangements are subject to change; refer to the latest official announcements.