Shenzhen's mall offensive shows no sign of stopping! After a string of new openings in the first half of the year, H2 2026 brings another wave of heavyweight new venues: Tencent's first seaview art-commercial project, a 100,000 sqm high-end lifestyle centre, and a "urban micro-resort" mall run by a hot-spring brand... all packed with buzz. Here are 10 new malls worth looking forward to in the second half of the year:
🏢 Houhai M80 (後海M80)——Tencent's First Frontline Seaview Commercial Project
Located in the Houhai area of Nanshan and developed by Tencent, this non-standard commercial project centres on "art + retail", boasting frontline Shenzhen Bay seaviews and linked to Shenzhen Bay MixC via an elevated walkway. Designed by renowned architect Ole Scheeren, it will house an art museum and a high-end hotel inside, with an expected opening in H2 2026.
Transport: Shenzhen Metro Line 2/8, Houhai Station
Address: Houhai Central District, Nanshan (next to Shenzhen Bay Culture Plaza)
🏬 Taiziwan Garden City (太子灣花園城)——100,000 sqm High-End Lifestyle Centre
Taiziwan Garden City sits in Taiziwan, Nanshan, with a floor area of about 100,000 sqm: the north zone is positioned as a "high-end lifestyle centre", while the south zone is a "trendy youth sports space" featuring skateboarding, cycling and other sports brands alongside design labels. Expected to open within 2026.
Transport: About a 3-minute walk from Exit B1, Taiziwan Station, Shenzhen Metro
Address: 88 Nanhai Avenue, Nanshan District
♨️ Dakeshan (大可山)——Urban Micro-Resort Mall Run by Hot-Spring Brand Tangqi
Dakeshan is an upgrade and redevelopment of the old Xin'an Xiangbin Plaza, run by the team behind Shenzhen's popular hot-spring brand Tangqi (湯崎), centred on the "urban micro-resort" concept: the mall's 3rd floor houses a whole-floor, 24-hour Tangqi hot-spring branch, while the remaining floors offer retail and dining. Expected to open in 2026.
Transport: About a 6-minute walk from Xin'an Park Station, Shenzhen Metro
Address: 80 Jian'an 1st Road, Xin'an Subdistrict, Bao'an District
🛍️ DM Ganglong City (DM港隆城) + Guomao SPRING (國貿SPRING)——New Focal Points in Bao'an and Luohu
DM Ganglong City is located in Xixiang, Bao'an, rebuilt from the 17-year-old Ganglong City department store and positioned as a "friendly community neighbourhood commercial centre" combining dining, shopping and family fun. Expected to open in 2026 (about a 9-minute walk from Pingzhou Station, Metro Line 1). Guomao SPRING (Luohu) already opened on 18 June; five storeys tall, it is South China's first professional esports tournament-themed lifestyle hub, also featuring ACG and trendy retail (about a 5-minute walk from Exit A, Guomao Station).
Other New Venues in H2 (Brief)
- Coastal cultural tourism district: Yantian and other districts have new cultural-tourism themed venues focused on seaside resort experiences
- Professional esports tournament lifestyle hub: Alongside Guomao SPRING, Shenzhen's esports retail scene is heating up
- Major developers also have several malls opening partially in H2 (subject to official announcements)
Tips for Hong Kong Visitors
- The opening dates above are expected dates; check the malls' official announcements online for the latest before you go
- New malls usually offer opening promotions in their first month — check Meituan / Dianping in advance
- Want to know which new malls have already opened? See our Shenzhen 2026 New Malls Overview
🆕 Bonus: More New Venues Coming in H2 2026
ALIVAL Xintihui (ALIVAL新體匯) (Futian Sungang)——South China's Top Indoor Ice Rink
Located around the Shenzhen Sports Centre area with a sports theme, its biggest draw is the top-tier "Pengwan International Ice Sports Centre" in South China — perfect for taking the kids to learn skating. The mall connects seamlessly to the metro station, so rain is no problem. Address: Sungang West Road, Futian District; Transport: about a 7-minute walk from Huangmugang Station, Metro Line 14; expected to open in H2 2026.
Hongling MixC (紅嶺萬象匯) (Sungang, Luohu)——Rooftop Garden + Debut Dining
The MixC series lands in Sungang, Luohu, as a large regional shopping centre combining modern design with a rooftop garden for a strong sense of space, and will bring in over a hundred fashion brands and debut dining concepts. Transport: about a 2-minute walk from Exit A, Sungang Station, Metro Line 7; expected to open in H2 2026.
Xiaomeisha Coastal Commercial (小梅沙濱海商業) (Yantian)——Ocean-Themed Seaside Mall
With the completion of Xiaomeisha Coastal Park, this mall themed around "play, shop, eat and entertain" takes a resort approach — after a day in the water you can head straight in for seafood. Transport: Exit A, Xiaomeisha Station, Metro Line 8; expected to open in H2 2026.
Longhua Qianli Shijia (龍華仟里食家) (Qinghu, Longhua)——Vertical Food Mall
Dining accounts for nearly 60% of the mix, alongside a large supermarket and other everyday services — ideal for families heading to Shenzhen for a shopping spree. Transport: Exit A, Qinghu Station, Metro Line 4; expected to open in H2 2026.
Bao'an JD MALL (寶安京東MALL) (Fuhai, Bao'an)——36,200 sqm Digital Flagship Store
JD.com's second physical store in Shenzhen, with a floor area of 36,200 sqm, stocking the latest phones, digital products and smart home appliances — you can try devices on the spot. Address: Fuhai Subdistrict, Bao'an District (near Qiaotou Station, Metro Line 11); expected to open on 1 October 2026.
📅 Opening Dates + Transport at a Glance (by District)
- Luohu District | Guomao SPRING: 3002 Renmin South Road, about a 5-minute walk from Exit A, Guomao Station, Metro Line 1, already opened on 18 June 2026; Hongling MixC: Sungang area, about 2 minutes from Exit A, Sungang Station, Metro Line 7, expected in H2.
- Futian District | ALIVAL Xintihui: Sungang West Road, about 7 minutes from Huangmugang Station, Metro Line 14, expected in H2.
- Nanshan District | Houhai M80: Houhai Central District, Houhai Station, Metro Line 2/8, expected in H2; Taiziwan Garden City: 88 Nanhai Avenue, about 3 minutes from Exit B1, Taiziwan Station, Metro Line 12, expected in H2.
- Bao'an District | Dakeshan: 80 Jian'an 1st Road, about 6 minutes from Xin'an Park Station, Metro Line 12; DM Ganglong City: Xixiang area, about 9 minutes from Pingzhou Station, Metro Line 1; Bao'an JD MALL: Fuhai Subdistrict, expected to open on 1 October.
- Longhua District | Longhua Qianli Shijia: Qinghu community, Exit A, Qinghu Station, Metro Line 4, expected in H2.
- Yantian District | Xiaomeisha Coastal Commercial: Exit A, Xiaomeisha Station, Metro Line 8, expected in H2.
💡 Practical Tips for Hong Kong Visitors
- Opening offers: New malls usually run opening promotions in their first month (dining discounts, spend-and-save coupons, free parking). Buy vouchers on Meituan or Dianping first and use them on arrival.
- Book ahead for hot springs / ice skating: The new Tangqi hot-spring branch at Dakeshan is open 24 hours but packed on holidays — book online a day ahead. For the ALIVAL ice rink, buy a timed-session ticket in advance too.
- Family itinerary: Futian's ALIVAL (ice skating) + Luohu's Hongling MixC (rooftop garden) make a great day trip, and both are directly on the metro.
- Watch the transport connections: Some new venues in Taiziwan and Sungang are still a few minutes' walk from the metro. If you're with kids or carrying heavy shopping, consider calling a car.
FAQ
Have these new malls already opened?
Not yet. Apart from Guomao SPRING, which opened on 18 June 2026, and Bao'an JD MALL, expected to open on 1 October, most of the others are "expected in H2 2026", with actual dates subject to the malls' official announcements.
Will new malls be very crowded right after opening?
Yes, especially on the first weekend and public holidays. For a more comfortable visit, go two or three weeks after opening, or on a weekday.
Which new venue is best for families?
Futian's ALIVAL Xintihui has a top-tier indoor ice rink in South China; Dakeshan has the 24-hour Tangqi hot springs and micro-resort facilities; Taiziwan Garden City is expected to bring in an indoor animal interaction brand; and Xiaomeisha combines a beach with a mall — perfect for summer.
⏰ Opening Hours and Price Reference
- General malls: Opening hours are usually 10:00–22:00, with dining floors mostly open until 22:30–23:00, and supermarkets and cinemas later still.
- Dakeshan (Tangqi hot springs): The new hot-spring branch occupies a whole floor and is open 24 hours; admission is charged separately — check the official mini-programme or Meituan for same-day prices.
- DM Ganglong City: Plans include a 24-hour food street on the 1st floor and a rooftop garden restaurant on the 4th floor.
- ALIVAL Xintihui (ice rink): Sessions are usually 90–120 minutes, priced differently on weekdays/weekends, generally RMB ¥80–150 per session, with skate rental charged separately on site.
- Bao'an JD MALL: Opening hours 10:00–22:00; you can try phones and home appliances on site, with prices matching JD.com online.
- Parking charges: New malls generally offer the first 1–2 hours free or free parking with a minimum spend; actual terms are subject to the mall's notices.
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