Many travellers ask: "Is Hongling MixC open yet?" The direct answer: 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 its July reply to a resident enquiry, and the Shenzhen Luohu District Commerce Bureau also visited the construction site on 1 July for a special study, saying it would "make every effort to ensure the smooth opening of new commercial projects." So this article comes in two halves: one on what is officially known about Hongling MixC, and one on the places in Sungang you can already visit now, because Sungang is already a fairly complete business district in its own right. You do not need to wait for the new mall to open to go.
Hongling MixC: Officially Announced Information
- 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 sqm
- Format plan: retail, specialty dining, family leisure, trend-led lifestyle; an open-air pedestrian street area, with regular markets and festive promotions before and after opening
- 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, games) gathering place
- Opening time: government wording is "expected within 2026"; the actual date awaits official announcement
In other words: this project is aimed at "young trendsetters + esports + ACG," a different route from Luohu's traditional Dongmen and MixC. For travellers, Sungang Station is not far from Luohu Port, and once it opens it will be a new high-speed-rail-style "walk in and go" spot.
Transport: Sungang Station Is Key
The Sungang area mainly relies on Shenzhen Metro Line 7's "Sungang Station," with Line 7's "Honghu Station" and Line 3's "Shuibei Station" also nearby. From Luohu Port: Luohu Station (Line 1) → Laojie Station transfer to Line 3 → Shuibei Station, or directly Line 1 → Grand Theatre Station transfer to Line 7 → Sungang Station, about 20 minutes.
- Luohu Port → Sungang Station: about 20 minutes (Line 1 to Line 7, or Line 3 to Line 7)
- Futian Port → Sungang Station: about 35 minutes (Line 10 → transfer to Line 7)
- Shenzhen Bay Port → Sungang Station: about 55 minutes (Line 13 → Line 2/1 → Line 7)
Visit Right Now: 6 Ready-Made Sungang Spots
1. Mixc Food Market (direct access from Sungang Station, Exit A)
Opened on 30 September 2022, it is Shenzhen's first commercial complex themed around a "market," focused on eating and buying. The dining line-up is solid: Tan Yu · Fresh Green Pepper Grilled Fish, Yuyue Chuan, Meet Noodles and more are all here, mostly ¥41–100 per person, good for a meal after shopping.
2. Sungang Arts Exhibition Center (crafts wholesale)
Sungang is a long-established Shenzhen hub for crafts and home decor, and the Arts Exhibition Center area has a large number of wholesale stalls. Christmas and New Year decorations, ceramics, aromatherapy and ornaments can all be picked up cheaply. If you are buying several pieces, remember to ask for the wholesale price; retail and wholesale prices can differ by double.
3. HALO Plaza (Sungang's new dining force)
Sungang HALO Plaza Phase II began trial operation in July 2026, with the country's first "79 Hao Yuchuan" brand flagship store landing here: 4,979 sqm, 579 seats and 26 private rooms, a large venue for seafood and gatherings. If you want a proper meal with comfortable seating, this is Sungang's new option.
4. Honghu Park (free)
One stop from Sungang Station is Honghu Station, and Honghu Park is one of Luohu's largest municipal parks, covering about 600,000 sqm. There are bald cypresses in winter and lotus flowers in summer, free entry all year round, and after the mall you can stroll over to walk off your meal.
5. Sungang Stationery & Toy Wholesale Market (Bao'an North Road, Luohu)
A key wholesale market in Shenzhen's planning and construction, and the city's largest stationery and toy trading centre, with a total area of nearly 10,000 sqm, located at No. 3 Bao'an North Road, Luohu District (north side of Dihao Hotel). Back-to-school stationery, office supplies, toys and gifts, and festive decorations can all be bought in one go here. If you are buying a lot, remember to ask for the wholesale price; retail and by-the-box prices can differ greatly.
- Area: No. 3 Bao'an North Road, Luohu District (north side of Dihao Hotel)
- Scale: total area of nearly 10,000 sqm, the city's largest stationery and toy trading centre
- Transport: around Sungang Station on Metro Line 7, walkable (subject to on-site signage)
6. Shuibei Jewellery District (Shuibei Station, Line 3)
Right next to Sungang is Shuibei, the country's largest gold and jewellery cluster: a whole street of gold shops, diamond wholesalers and jewellery workshops. Compared with Hong Kong gold prices there is far more choice, and you can have jewellery made on the spot. When buying gold, remember to ask clearly whether it is "pure gold" or "K gold," and whether there is an invoice and a buy-back arrangement.
- Area: Shuibei, Luohu District (around the Shuibei Jewellery Headquarters Building)
- Transport: Shuibei Station on Metro Line 3, or transfer from Sungang Station to Line 7
Price and Time Reference
- Mixc Food Market dining: ¥41–100 per person (Tan Yu, Yuyue Chuan, Meet Noodles, etc.)
- 79 Hao Yuchuan Sungang flagship store: 4,979 sqm, 579 seats, per-person spend mainly for seafood, booking recommended
- Sungang Arts Exhibition Center: crafts from a few dozen yuan to a few hundred yuan
- Honghu Park: free, opening hours generally 06:00–22:00 (subject to on-site notices)
- Malls generally open: 10:00–22:00
- Sungang Stationery & Toy Wholesale Market: generally 09:00–18:00 (subject to on-site notices)
- Shuibei Jewellery District: most gold shops 10:00–21:00
Practical Tips
- Don't wait in vain for the new mall: Hongling MixC has no confirmed opening date, so check China Resources Mixc Lifestyle or Luohu District Government channels before you go.
- Itinerary combo: Sungang Station (Mixc Food Market + Arts Exhibition Center) → Honghu Station (Honghu Park), all on Line 7, no need to call a car at all.
- Bargain-hunting reminder: the Arts Exhibition Center is mainly wholesale, so compare prices before haggling, and don't buy at the first stall.
- Meal times: weekends 12:00–14:00 and 18:00–20:00 mean queues, so aim to be seated before 11:00 or 17:00.
FAQ
When exactly does Hongling MixC open?
The official line is "expected within 2026," with no date announced; refer to the latest notices from the Luohu District Government and China Resources Mixc Lifestyle.
Which metro stations are in Sungang?
Mainly Sungang Station on Line 7, plus Honghu Station on Line 7 and Shuibei Station on Line 3.
How far is Sungang from Luohu Port?
About 20 minutes by metro, a very close business district within Luohu District.
Is Sungang suitable for bringing children?
Mixc Food Market has restaurants and a supermarket, and Honghu Park has large lawns and play facilities, so it is fine for families.
Will it be crowded?
Weekdays are quieter; weekends and the early opening period of the new mall are expected to be packed, so avoid the first few days after opening.
Besides food and malls, what else can you buy in Sungang?
The Sungang Stationery & Toy Wholesale Market (Bao'an North Road) for stationery, toys and gifts, and the neighbouring Shuibei area is the country's largest gold and jewellery cluster, with more choice for buying gold and jewellery than in Hong Kong.
Conclusion
Hongling MixC is Luohu's most noteworthy new commercial project of 2026, but it is not open yet. Sungang itself already has Mixc Food Market, the Arts Exhibition Center, HALO Plaza and Honghu Park, just 20 minutes from Luohu Port, doable as a same-day return. Once the new mall opens, this article will be updated with brands and opening offers; everything is subject to the latest official announcements.
Further Reading
👉 Shenzhen's 2026 New Mall Wave: Hongling MixC, Guomao SPRING and Maoye Tiandi One by One
👉 Shenzhen Huaqiangbei Guide: How to Navigate the 4 Big Venues SEG, Manha and Yuanwang
👉 Shenzhen Street Food Route: Must-Eat Guide to Dongmen Old Street, Yantian and Shekou
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