Shenzhen Bay MixC深圳湾万象城
Houhai's big MixC mall by the Shenzhen Bay waterfront, with a water-and-light show on weekend evenings and seasonal food markets.
Inside China Resources Tower · In Houhai
Houhai's luxury MixC, now with a photography museum, digital art hall and free water show
Shenzhen Bay MixC (深圳湾万象城) is China Resources' mall at the foot of the 'Spring Bamboo' China Resources Tower in Houhai, opened in December 2018. The basement connects straight into Houhai station, one of Nanshan's busiest interchanges, and the original building carries the top-end luxury houses: Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Hermès.
A second phase opened on 30 September 2025 and roughly doubled the place. The mall is now split into zones A to D with more than 500 brands, including a run of outdoor and running labels, beauty counters and about 80 restaurants, many of them first Shenzhen branches. New public spaces include a water curtain plaza with a free light show, an elevated garden walkway and a sunken dining area.
On 1 October 2026 two cultural venues opened inside the complex: Fotografiska Shenzhen Bay, the Swedish photography museum's first site in south China, and BASE, an immersive digital art hall. That makes it more than a shopping trip, and a reasonable evening out before or after a walk along the bay.
What to see and do
Fotografiska Shenzhen Bay
About 5,300 m² of photography galleries, opened 1 October 2026 with five shows including TOILETPAPER's first China exhibition. It also has a café and design shop.
BASE digital art centre
A 16-metre-high immersive hall in the LIGHTROOM format, opening with a David Hockney show and a Prehistoric Planet dinosaur programme.
Water curtain light show
A free water and projection show in the B-zone Water Curtain Plaza, Friday to Sunday at 19:00, 20:00 and 21:00 (2026). It can be cancelled for weather or maintenance.
MixC Cinema with Dolby
The flagship MixC Cinema on L3–L4 opened in December 2018 as Shenzhen's first Dolby Cinema.
Rooftop garden
An open roof garden looking over Shenzhen Bay, often used for small exhibitions; best around sunset.
B1 food and groceries
Olé supermarket for imported groceries, the MixC food court, and newer counters such as Ninety Leaves matcha ice cream and CHARLIETOWN tea.
Visiting
- Hours
- Sun–Thu 10:00–22:00, Fri–Sat 10:00–22:30 (mall)
- Tickets
- Free entry to the mall and water show; Fotografiska and BASE are ticketed separately
- Getting there
- Metro Houhai station (Lines 2/8, 11, 13), with an underground link to the basement. Bendibao gives exit L for the B-zone water plaza and exit N (Line 11) for the phase 2 buildings.
- Address
- 2888 Keyuan South Road, Nanshan (南山区科苑南路2888号); phase 2 is at Keyuan South Road and Haide 1st Road
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours; half a day with a museum visit
- Go on a Friday to Sunday evening if you want the water show; arrive a little before 19:00 to get a spot by the plaza.
- The mall now spans four zones (A to D) and is large; note which zone a restaurant or shop is in before you set off.
- Fotografiska and BASE only opened on 1 October 2026, so expect queues through the National Day week and check their WeChat accounts for ticket times.
- Shenzhen Bay Park and Talent Park are within walking distance for a waterfront stroll after dinner.
- Olé on B1 is one of the easier places nearby to find imported cheese, wine and Western baking supplies.
FAQ
What time is the Shenzhen Bay MixC water show?
Friday to Sunday at 19:00, 20:00 and 21:00 in the B-zone Water Curtain Plaza, free and without booking (Bendibao, September 2026).
Which metro station is Shenzhen Bay MixC?
Houhai, on Lines 2/8, 11 and 13. The station connects underground to the mall's basement.
When did Shenzhen Bay MixC phase 2 open?
30 September 2025, adding zones B to D and taking the mall to more than 500 brands.
Is Fotografiska open in Shenzhen?
Yes. Fotografiska Shenzhen Bay opened to the public on 1 October 2026 inside Shenzhen Bay MixC.
Sources: Bendibao, Sep 2025: Shenzhen Bay MixC phase 2 opening (address, metro) · Sina Shenzhen, 30 Sep 2025: phase 2 opening details · Bendibao, Sep 2026: water curtain light show times · NetEase, Oct 2026: Fotografiska and BASE open at Shenzhen Bay · Trip.com HK, Feb 2026: Shenzhen Bay MixC guide (floors, rooftop, B1) · Sidd, 2025: phase 2 zones and public spaces · Wikipedia (zh): Shenzhen Bay MixC (reference) · checked 2026-10-04