New South China Mall (Huanxiaotiandi)

New South China Mall, also known as Huanxiaotiandi, is in Wanjiang, Dongguan, in Guangdong province. It is widely known as one of the largest shopping malls built in China, and after years of low occupancy it has been repurposed with entertainment attractions, including the Sea Cube marine park and a night market. Because of this, it works more as a leisure destination than as a conventional retail mall. Items on sale generally cost about CNY 30-800, covering snacks, souvenirs, apparel and small gifts.

The mix of businesses has changed over time and can differ from published listings, so visitors should treat brand and tenant lists as approximate. The current draw is entertainment and dining rather than premium brands. The goods sold at the night market and smaller shops are mostly inexpensive domestic products, and vendors selling novelty items may quote prices well above their eventual level. Bargaining is common at market-style stalls, whereas fixed-price shops in the main building do not negotiate. Payment is mainly WeChat Pay and Alipay, with cash accepted at many stalls; foreign cards are not reliable. Tax-refund schemes for tourists do not generally apply to stall purchases.

The building is vast, and some sections may be quiet or closed off, so the atmosphere varies from busy near attractions and the night market to almost empty in peripheral areas. Comfortable shoes and a sense of the layout help, and asking staff or checking the mall's mini-program is a practical way to find which zones are open. Food options include night-market street snacks, casual restaurants and cafes, with local Cantonese dishes and fast food among the most common choices.

Typical hours are 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily, though attractions and night-market stalls follow their own schedules. Evenings and weekends are the liveliest periods, when families and local visitors arrive for the marine park and market.