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Soft opening for Guangzhou IGC mall 廣州全新購物中心 IGC 現正試業 Tianhui Plaza IGC mall in the central business district of Zhujiang New Town in Guangzhou had a soft opening in October. The mall is part of the large-scale integrated development Tianhui Plaza with the twin grade-A office towers Top Plaza, the first Conrad Hotel in southern China and luxury serviced apartments The Riviera. The Group has a 33.3% interest in the project. New spot for shopping, entertainment and leisure IGC stands for International Grand City. It was designed to be a ‘diamond on Zhujiang River’ with multi-faceted glass curtain walls to have the appeal of a large, sparkling jewel. The trendy mall is a brand new spot for premium shopping, entertainment and leisure for affluent consumers in Guangzhou and the Pearl River Delta. There will be some 160 retailers over eight floors. The diverse shop mix appeals to different customer segments with clothing and leather goods, jewellery and watches, cosmetics, housewares, a gym, children’s theme park and an IMAX cinema with over 1,000 seats. The mall is over 80% full and tenants are gradually moving in. There are also dozens of renowned restaurants and specialty delicacies from Michelin-starred establishments to popular eateries: 90% Professional, caring customer service The attractive IGC tenant mix is supported by professional, caring customer service. There is a traditional customer service centre, but shoppers can also use e-directories on different levels to find shops easily or go to e-table booking to queue for restaurants and get to know the expected queue time, leaving more time to shop. The mall also has a smartphone app with services like e-table booking, e-car search, e-coupons and more. Prime location with convenient access Tianhui Plaza is in the central business district of Zhujiang New Town surrounded by premium offices, five-star hotels and tourist attractions. The complex is at a major transportation hub for the Pearl River Delta served by a number of major routes offering easy access. Visitors can also take the metro to Liede station and exit to the IGC basement. international brands or flagship stores open for the first time in Guangzhou or on the mainland. At the sky high restaurants on the top floor, customers can enjoy fine dining and take in stunning views of the Zhujiang River and Canton Tower. The mall has a vast outdoor area in addition to shopping and entertainment so people can enjoy nature. The ground floor is linked to a 54,000-square-foot urban art park with large sculptures by well-known artists providing respite from the hustle and bustle. IGC － part of the integrated Tianhui Plaza project in the central business district of Zhujiang New Town IGC 位於珠江新城中央商務區，屬天匯廣場綜合發展項目的一部分 Business News - Mainland Vol 82 • Q4 2016 • SHKP Quarterly 16