Today Chengdu ICD, a shopping centre jointly developed by Sun Hung Kai Properties Limited (SHKP), Henderson Land Development Company Limited and The Wharf (Holdings) Limited, staged its soft opening. Situated on Dongda Avenue in Jinjiang District, Chengdu, ICD is a transit-oriented development (TOD), comprising a 110,000-square-metre mall and an 18,000-square-metre commercial street to provide a convenient and unique shopping experience to customers. 

Chengdu ICD is the retail portion of Chengdu ICC, SHKP’s first commercial development in the south-western part of the country. Despite the challenging business environment, Chengdu ICD opened in the first half of the year to honour its pledge to the government, making it the only large-scale shopping centre in the city’s main urban area to take on the challenge. At the ceremony to celebrate its soft opening, Albert Lau, Executive Director of Sun Hung Kai Properties (China) Limited, emphasized SHKP’s positive outlook on the Chengdu market. He expressed his gratitude for the government’s strong support for the project.

Judy Chow, General Manager – Leasing of Sun Hung Kai Real Estate Agency Limited, expressed her appreciation to the first batch of tenants, comprising mainland and international brands. Some of them are new to the south-western area and are set to provide a novel experience to customers. The soft opening included three experiential art events, designed to promote a trendy, fun-filled lifestyle, radiate positive energy, and bring vitality to the urban business centre.

Chengdu ICD sits strategically atop a metro station at the intersection of metro lines 2 and 8. In addition to six exits to the station, the shopping centre provides parking at several levels, allowing drivers to enjoy direct access to each floor. It is the first shopping mall above a metro station in the city to offer such double convenience. Taking inspiration from the Shahe River flowing through Chengdu, the facade of Chengdu ICD features a ribbon-like design, infusing the mall with the distinctive vibes of Chengdu. 

The Chengdu government recently released the 14th Five-Year Plan for its service industry. It pointed out that the city should develop a service sector revolving around an industrial ecosystem, with strong functional representation and a competitive edge. As stated in the Plan, the eastern Chengdu area where Chengdu ICD is located has the potential to thrive in the service sector. With its geographical advantage and premium hardware, coupled with SHKP’s extensive operational and management experience, Chengdu ICD is set to be popular with mainland and international brands and drive consumption in the area.