China's southernmost shopping mall -- the Sansha City Commercial Center -- opened on Thursday, marking a new chapter in the development of the country's southernmost city.
Inside the mall, restaurants quickly filled up, with long lines forming at a burger outlet as shoppers queued to place their orders.
"This is the first burger restaurant here, and I'll come again. The prices are reasonable, and the taste is quite good," said a customer.
The supermarket at Sansha was even more crowded. Its operating area has expanded by 140 square meters, while the product categories have nearly tripled from 1,100 to 3,200.
"I mainly came today to buy some daily necessities, including vegetables and meat. The opening of this supermarket has made our lives on the island easier and more colorful," said a supermarket customer.
"We specifically introduced a vegetable section, including both premium and more affordable varieties, to meet the needs of different customers," said Fu Shipeng, Sansha Supermarket manager.
On the second floor, people slowed their pace as they quietly browsed the bookstore. The commercial center has also rolled out a variety of interactive games, drawing large numbers of shoppers to join in.
"The commercial center aims to create a relaxed home for island residents, where they feel comfortable and at home," said Zou Yuyang, marketing planner of Sansha City Commercial Center.
China's southernmost shopping mall opens
