Chongqing Mall Grand Opening! Check in at Guanghuan Garden City, World Tree + Sky Street District
When the cyber mechanical forest meets the mountain city's vibrant atmosphere, 2026 welcomes a phenomenal landmark in Chongqing's commercial circle—the grand opening of Chongqing Central Street Guanghuan Garden City! Jointly developed by Hongkong Land and China Merchants Shekou, this massive 160,000㎡ complex includes Halls A, B, and C plus a sky street district, directly accessible via Metro Line 10 Central Park East Station. The 20-meter mechanical "World Tree" spans four floors, LABUBU’s first trendy toy exhibition and nearly 100 regional first stores gather here. Daily foot traffic exceeds 200,000 on opening days, ranking among Chongqing’s top three, truly a "trendsetter’s gathering spot, the ultimate place for kids, and a micro-vacation utopia."
🌟 5 Must-Experience Highlights for the Opening, Unlock an Immersive Shopping and Dining Adventure
1. 20-meter Mechanical World Tree · Cyber Forest Impact
The "World Tree" at the core of Hall B is the star of the opening! Within a super 4000m³ scenic space, a 20-meter tall towering tree spans levels L1 to L4. Dynamic mechanical installations move in sync with music, metal branches combined with tropical rainforest greenery, steampunk style collides with natural wilderness, like the secret world of "Avatar" landing in a mall. Beneath the tree are 8 fascinating check-in spots and 3 interactive installations: co-created with Chongqing Natural History Museum, the "Source of Life Project" lets you scan a code to observe the entire seed growth process; 5 mechanical animals (including an 8-meter tall metal snail and mechanical butterfly) hide mechanisms that trigger dynamic effects when touched, wide-angle cameras capture panoramic shots for instant cinematic photos.
2. LABUBU Trendy Toy Debut Exhibition · Trendsetters Go Crazy
The global popular IP THE MONSTERS "Forest Secret Base" Asia premiere opens simultaneously! The 300㎡ exploration zone features 10 themed scenes, a 6-meter tall giant LABUBU stands in the atrium, and 15 photogenic check-in points cover Halls A, B, and C—LABUBU light and shadow wall by the Seeking Light Waterfall, forest secret realm inside the World Tree, trendy toy tunnel at Hall C entrance. Every snap is a viral trendy toy masterpiece on social media. Collect 4 stamps on the check-in map to redeem exclusive badges or blind bags. Designer signing events on weekends, a must for collectors!
3. 300-meter Sky "Youli" Street District · The Ultimate Micro-Vacation
Connecting the rooftops of Halls A and B, the "Youli" street district is Chongqing’s first vertical sky garden! The 300-meter long walkway spans 7 floors, themed around "water" with "Fish Leaping Over the Dragon Gate" installation, fish tail art sculptures, green plant water fountains, and sunken water cabins facing Central Park panoramic views. Sunbathe and sip coffee by day, enjoy blues live shows at night, savor skewers and drinks in the evening breeze, fully immersing in the mountain city’s slow life. The district’s dining options cluster from Yunnan wild mushroom hotpot to domestic barbecue, eating while admiring rooftop greenery and city skyline, maximizing the micro-vacation vibe.
4. Nearly 100 First Stores Cluster · Foodie Shopping Carnival
Among 260+ brands, nearly half are regional first stores, covering everything from main meals to snacks. Foodies, take notes:
✅ Must-try first stores: Michelin one-star "Tim Ho Wan" Southwest flagship with freshly steamed shrimp dumplings featuring thin skin and full filling; "Yinghuadu Hotpot" recreates old Chongqing beef tallow flavor, spicy but not overwhelming; "Yunshanji" Yunnan wild mushroom hotpot with unbelievably fresh mushroom broth;
✅ Popular snacks: "Mountain City Memory" concept store’s Chongqing specialty metal badges (29 RMB each), a must-buy souvenir for out-of-town visitors; trendy coffee shops like M Stand and Tim Hortons to recharge while shopping;
✅ High-altitude scenic dining: "Shiguangjian" multi-level dining space with floor-to-ceiling glass and indoor waterfall, dine while enjoying natural water views, atmosphere fully elevated.
5. All-Age Fun Zone · Kids and Sports Both Covered
More than just shopping and dining, this is a full-scenario fun space:
✅ Family-friendly: Shared study room "Habitat" with municipal convenience services (entry/exit visas, bill payments), free children’s water play park, sandpit, outdoor playground, unicorn swim rings and sand tools available for rent, cute animal parades three times daily, kids won’t want to leave;
✅ Sports enthusiasts: Fighting Lab multi-sport space hosts 100-player basketball tournaments, e-sports events, street dance flash mobs, professional basketball hoops and e-sports equipment, sports lovers can fully unleash their energy;
✅ Artsy youth: Xisifu Bookstore & Vector Coffee Chongqing flagship, one-stop experience of bookstore + coffee + creative products, Seeking Light Waterfall (dynamic water curtain spanning LG1-L2) with light and shadow interplay, perfect for healing and photogenic shots.
🎁 Opening Benefits Galore · Bargain Hunters Don’t Miss Out
✅ Dining discounts: Limited-time vouchers of 50 off 100 RMB, 80 off 100 RMB; Tim Ho Wan, Yinghuadu and other first stores offer 20% off during the first week; some restaurants give gifts with minimum spend;
✅ Parking perks: Members park free all day, non-members get 4 hours free; 300 new smart parking spots with license plate recognition for seamless payment, no queues on exit;
✅ Membership benefits: Register to get points redeemable for LABUBU merchandise or dining vouchers; spend 399 RMB to enter a 100% winning lottery with top prize a full trendy toy set;
✅ Hidden perks: First 500 visitors checking in at the World Tree receive a custom keychain; LABUBU exhibition tickets can deduct 10 RMB from "Youli" street district dining; free entry to night Livehouse.
📍 Comprehensive Check-in Guide, Efficiently Unlock All Scenes
• Transportation: Metro Lines 9/10 Central Park East Station exits 2B/4 direct access; buses 647/673 to Central Park East Road stop; drive and navigate to "Yubei Guanghuan Garden City," parking entrances at Hall A No.4 and Hall C Nos.1-2 available, free charging for new energy vehicles;
• Routes by audience:
🔸 Trendy Toy Check-in (5 hours): LABUBU exhibition stamp collection → World Tree panoramic photos → Youli street district sunset viewing → Fighting Lab basketball game → night Livehouse → trendy toy store shopping;
🔸 Family Easy Route (3 hours): Kids playground energy burn → cute animal parade photos → Tim Ho Wan dim sum → Seeking Light Waterfall photos → Habitat study room rest → Mountain City Memory souvenir shopping;
🔸 Micro-Vacation Route (4 hours): Youli street brunch → Xisifu Bookstore quiet reading → Shiguangjian lunch → World Tree interactive experience → rooftop coffee break → Central Park stroll;
• Tips: Best World Tree photos before 11 AM or weekday evenings to avoid crowds; popular restaurants require queuing at meal times, online queue numbers recommended; LABUBU limited merchandise limited to 2 per person, popular items restocked daily at 10:30 AM; mall is large, wear comfortable flat shoes for ease.
💌 Opening Message: Encounter Diverse Life in the Mountain City
The opening of Chongqing Central Street Guanghuan Garden City is not just an upgrade of a commercial complex but a perfect fusion of "nature + art + commerce." Here, you can feel the charm of technology in the mechanical forest, rediscover childhood joy in the trendy toy exhibition, enjoy a micro-vacation relaxation in the sky street district, and savor the mountain city’s essence in its vibrant food scene.
Take advantage of the opening benefits while they last, and before the top exhibitions close, invite family and friends to this grand celebration. Stay in the commercial secret reachable by Metro Line 10, unlock a one-stop experience of "check-in + shopping + vacation," making this limited-time mountain city journey the most unforgettable memory of 2026.
Highly recommended for family trips. Conveniently located, accessible directly by Metro Line 2, and you can even experience the Liziba Light Rail passing through buildings. The pandas, both large and small, are very active and adorable. Other animals (reptiles, elephants, giraffes, hippos, antelopes, and sika deer) are also worth seeing, and some offer the opportunity to feed them, enhancing the experience.
With its excellent location and convenient transportation, it's close to a subway interchange, making dining and shopping easy. The environment is pleasant, and there's a wide variety of animals, especially pandas in the panda enclosure. The red pandas are also very playful and cute, making it well worth a visit!
The area in front of the famous panda was packed with people, and many elevated poles were broadcasting live. I managed to catch a glimpse of Liangyue and Xiaoyueliang; the mother was indeed very protective of her cubs. The other pandas were easier to spot. The Chongqing Zoo has a wide variety of animals, including various monkeys, birds, and fish—some cute, some beautiful. There are tigers, lions, foxes, and more. Transportation is quite convenient; just get off at the zoo stop and walk to the entrance.
Chongqing Zoo, formerly known as West District Park, is located at No. 1, Xijiao Village 1, Jiulongpo District, Chongqing. It was first opened in January 1955. It covers an area of 43.5 hectares and receives nearly 3.6 million Chinese and foreign tourists each year. It is a large urban zoo integrating science popularization, animal protection, scientific research, leisure and entertainment. It is also the zoo with the most giant pandas.
Worth going. Convenient transportation, Metro Line 2 directly reaches it. Chongqing Zoo is located at No. 1, Xijiao Village, Yangjiaping, Jiulongpo District, Chongqing. It was built in 1953 and officially opened in 1955. It covers an area of about 43.5 hectares and is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction. There are more than 260 species and more than 4,000 animals in the zoo, including rare species such as giant pandas, South China tigers, and golden monkeys. Among them, the number of giant pandas ranks among the top in the country. The zoo is divided into 10 functional areas, including the beast area, primate [Fun] [Scenery] area, and bird display area, which have both popular science education, animal protection and leisure and entertainment functions. It receives an average of about 3.6 million tourists per year and is one of Chongqing's important tourist attractions.
There are many animals in Chongqing Zoo, including the Panda House, Orangutan House, Amphibian and Reptile House, Goldfish House, African Lion House, Hippo House, Leopard House, Elephant House, Giraffe House, Antelope House, etc. In addition, there are wading bird houses, waterfowl lakes, etc. There are many animals in it, which is suitable for bringing children. There is also a playground, where you can bring your children for a happy vacation.
Chongqing Zoo is located in Yangjiaping, Jiulongpo District, the main urban area of Chongqing. It is the first zoo I have visited. The Zoo Station on Light Rail Line 2 is right at the entrance of the zoo, which is very convenient to get to. The ticket is 25 yuan. You can enter by swiping your ID card after purchasing the ticket online. Tickets are not sold on site. I remember that the ticket was only 2 yuan when I came here when I was very young. Chongqing Zoo is located in a shallow hill, with rolling mountains, winding shallow gullies, green mountains and green waters, and flat lake embankments. The natural scenery is fresh and beautiful. There are lush ancient trees and famous trees in the park, and there are many kinds of plants. The center of the zoo is an artificial lake and water park. The animal pavilions are distributed along the lake. Therefore, this is not only a zoo, but also a large park and a popular science base. It is really pleasant to spend an afternoon in it to enjoy the endless fun of nature. However, the amusement facilities in the zoo are expensive, there are few playable ones, and the facilities are old. There are really many animals in the zoo. When visiting, you can refer to the map on the ticket and walk along the map to avoid detours. Of course, many people go to see the pandas. The first area after entering the zoo is the activity area of the giant pandas. It is open without any barriers and there are many tourists. Four or five giant pandas are playing together, which is no less than watching pandas in the Chengdu Giant Panda Base. It is worth dazed for a few hours of appreciation. I am Shun Shi Clockwise, an older young man who loves traveling, photography and punching in. Traveling has become a compulsory course in my life and an indispensable part of my life. I love to take pictures casually and share my travel experience. If you think my notes are helpful to you, please give me a like to encourage me.
A brief review of Chongqing Zoo 1. It is recommended to enter through the main gate (easy parking) 2. If you bring children, you can go directly to the goldfish hall first, then the hippopotamus, and then climb the hill to see the pandas, and then go up the hill to see the elephants, zebras, and giraffes, and then go straight to see the tigers, bears, and lions. This is the end of the basic animals. 3. After the visit, you can feed the fish, row a boat, and roar the fountain after a few steps. 4. After that, the children's park train, rapids, etc. 5. After that, you can go out the gate and go home. The whole process takes about 5 hours