Raffles City Chengdu, on South Renmin Road in Wuhou District above Sichuan Gymnasium metro station, is a Steven Holl-designed mixed-use complex with a four-level retail mall spanning international and domestic fashion, electronics, and lifestyle brands. The retail mix is mid-to-upper range rather than top-tier luxury, with all goods sold as authentic branded merchandise at fixed prices and no bargaining culture; card and mobile payment are standard throughout. Its direct connection to metro Lines 1 and 3 makes it a convenient stop rather than a standalone shopping destination, and the mall tends to be less crowded than Chunxi Road or Taikoo Li, drawing commuters and residents from the surrounding office towers. Dining spans a large basement food court to sit-down restaurants across the upper floors, with the striking twisting-tower architecture itself a point of interest distinct from the retail offering. The must-visit corners are the sky-bridge connections between towers, the basement food court linked to the metro concourse, and the mid-range fashion floors popular with local shoppers.
| Hours | 10:00-22:00 |
|---|---|
| Price | $$ |
| Address | No. 3, Section 4, South Renmin Road, Wuhou District, Chengdu, Sichuan, China |
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Location
No. 3, Section 4, South Renmin Road, Wuhou District, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
30.6326, 104.0611 View on map
Highlights
- Steven Holl-designed twisting tower architecture
- Direct connection to Sichuan Gymnasium metro station (Lines 1 and 3)
- Four-level mall of mid-to-upper range retail
- Sky-bridge connections between the complex's towers
- Large basement food court linked to the metro concourse
Tips for visiting
- Enter directly from the metro concourse to skip street-level crowds
- Weekday lunchtime is busiest in the food court due to nearby office workers
- Fixed prices apply throughout; bargaining is not customary here
- Card and mobile payment are accepted at every retailer
Frequently asked questions
Is Raffles City Chengdu connected to the metro?
Yes, it sits directly above Sichuan Gymnasium metro station on Lines 1 and 3.
Who designed Raffles City Chengdu?
The complex was designed by architect Steven Holl, known for its distinctive twisting towers.
Is Raffles City a luxury mall?
It is mid-to-upper range rather than a top-tier luxury destination like SKP or Taikoo Li.