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SKP Chengdu is a 260,000 sqm luxury retail complex in Chengdus Jiaozi Park business circle, a emerging central business district on Tianfu Avenue in the high-tech zone. Opened in December 2022, it features a sunken design with 99% underground retail across five floors, topped by a 33-landscape urban park emphasizing biophilic and sustainable elements under the Sponge City concept. The property spans four zones: Chengdu SKP for high-end luxury, SKP-S for avant-garde experiential retail targeting younger consumers, K Avenue for flagship luxury stores, and G Avenue for premium dining.

It hosts over 1,300 international brands, including first-to-market entries like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Dior, Prada, Moncler, Tiffany & Co., and recent additions such as Breitling in 2025, with 222 brands debuting in Sichuan.

Market position as Asias largest sunken luxury mall drives national draw, benefiting from Chengdus 21 million population and booming luxury sector, projected to grow rapidly in 2025 amid young affluent consumers.

Leasing advantages include high-visibility experiential spaces, TOD accessibility via metro and highways, and strong operational quality with digital management platforms enhancing efficiency. However, rents average around RMB 2,000 per sqm per month for prime spaces, amid citywide declines to RMB 400 for standard first-floor units. Occupancy stands at approximately 95%, supported by low supply in luxury segments, though overall Chengdu mall vacancy rose to 10.3% in Q2 2025.

Risks involve competition from established venues like Chengdu IFS and Taikoo Li in the traditional CBD, potentially diverting footfall, and the new locations developing pedestrian traffic. Footfall benefits from tourist influx but faces challenges from underground layout complicating navigation.

Overall, it offers robust potential for luxury retailers in a market shifting toward innovative, sustainable formats, balanced by high entry costs and saturation in premium categories.

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Hours of Operation

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Monday10:30 AM — 10:30 PM
Tuesday10:30 AM — 10:30 PM
Wednesday10:30 AM — 10:30 PM
Thursday10:30 AM — 10:30 PM
Friday10:30 AM — 10:30 PM
Saturday10:30 AM — 10:30 PM
Sunday10:30 AM — 10:30 PM
Holiday Hours

Hours may vary on public holidays. Check with individual stores for specific holiday schedules.

2001 Tianfu Avenue North, Chengdu, China

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Demographics and Accessibility

Chengdu boasts a population exceeding 21 million, with a growing affluent demographic of young professionals aged 25-40 in the Jiaozi Park area, where average household income surpasses RMB 150,000 annually, fueling luxury demand projected to rise 15% in 2025 per market reports. SKP Chengdus TOD integration provides seamless access via Metro Line 1 and multiple highways, enhancing reach within 30 minutes to 70% of the citys workforce. However, the high-tech zone locations relative novelty may limit immediate organic footfall compared to central Chunxi Road, with estimated daily visitors at 50,000, bolstered by national tourism but vulnerable to economic slowdowns affecting discretionary spending.

Competition and Tenant Mix

The tenant mix emphasizes international luxury with over 1,300 brands, 40% fashion, 30% beauty/jewelry, and 20% dining, creating a synergistic environment that boosts cross-shopping, as seen in SKP Beijings top global sales rankings. Competition includes high-performers like Chengdu IFS (annual sales over RMB 10 billion) and Taikoo Li, capturing 60% of city luxury spend in the old CBD, potentially challenging SKP Chengdus 20% market share in the south. Strengths lie in unique experiential zones like SKP-S, attracting Gen Z, but weaknesses include category overlap leading to intra-mall rivalry and external saturation, with Chengdus prime retail vacancy at 10.5% pressuring weaker tenants amid 3% YoY rent declines.

Lease Terms and Risks

Lease terms feature base rents of RMB 1,800-2,500 per sqm per month for ground-level equivalents, with turnover rents at 10-15% of sales, and terms of 5-10 years including fit-out allowances up to RMB 5,000 per sqm for anchors. Operational quality is high, with Huawei-backed smart systems optimizing energy and security, achieving 98% uptime. Risks encompass aging infrastructure in the broader area, access issues during peak hours due to construction, and market saturation in luxury, where consumer shifts to e-commerce reduced physical footfall by 5% YoY. Balanced by low supply forecasts for 2025, it suits resilient brands but demands strong sales thresholds to mitigate 2-3% annual rent erosion.

Building Details

Property Type
Shopping Mall
Gross Leasable Area
260,000
Year Built
2022
Parking Spaces
2000
Average Monthly Footfall
1,250,000
Owner
Beijing SKP Co., Ltd.
Anchor Tenants
SKP Department Store, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Bottega Veneta

Detailed Market Analytics

Primary Catchment Area
5 km radius
Secondary Catchment Area
20 km radius
Catchment area population
2,500,000 People
Population growth rate
2.5 %
Median age
38 Years
Household size
3.1 Persons
Education level (tertiary)
35.0 %

Median household income
55,000 RMB per year
Unemployment rate
5.0 %
Cost of living index
45 Index (US=100)

Retail spending per capita
24,500 RMB per year
Spending on apparel
1,521 RMB per capita
Spending on groceries
6,000 RMB per capita
Spending on electronics
2,500 RMB per capita

Annual foot traffic
15,000,000 Visitors
Dwell time
90 Minutes
Conversion rate
25.0 %
Sales per square meter
30,000 RMB

Number of retail stores
1,300 Stores
Anchor tenant presence
Yes Presence
Competitor density (same category)
Medium Density
Tenant diversity
High Diversity
Unique Concepts
200 First stores

Gross Leasable Area
260,000 sqm
Number of Levels
5 Levels
Average rent per square meter
1,500 RMB per month
Vacancy rate
5.0 %
Lease term flexibility
Medium Flexibility
Available retail space
10,000 sqm

Proximity to main roads
High Proximity
Public transport access
Excellent Access
Parking spaces
2,000 Spaces
Pedestrian traffic
High Traffic

E-commerce competition
High Competition
Click-and-collect adoption
60.0 %
Internet penetration
75.0 %

Retail crime rate
Low Rate
Security measures
Advanced Measures

Promotional events
Multiple per year Events
Loyalty program penetration
40.0 %
Digital signage presence
High Presence

Projected foot traffic growth
10.0 %
New tenant pipeline
Ongoing Pipeline
Mall expansion plans
Planned Plans
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