On April 15, Taikoo Li Chengdu marked its 10th anniversary with a grand celebration, highlighting its decade-long transformation into a cultural and commercial landmark in Southwest China. Developed by Swire Properties, the site has grown into a world-class open-air retail destination that blends modern luxury with Chengdu’s historical heritage.

 

Guests unveil the “Your Incredible Moments” installation as part of Taikoo Li Chengdu’s 10th anniversary celebrations.
Representatives from Swire Properties, from left to right: Fanny Lung, Finance Director;Tim Blackburn, Chief Executive;Han Zhi, Director, Retail;Molly Wu, General Manager, Taikoo Li Chengdu

 

The highlight of the celebrations includes the art exhibition “Your Incredible Moments” (你的时分), featuring a 10-metre-tall pavilion made from recycled timber that symbolizes memory and imagination. A special documentary, An Oral History, was also launched, offering behind-the-scenes insights from over 50 people involved in the project’s journey from vision to reality.

 

Explore the “Your Incredible Moments” art exhibition crafted from traditional Sichuan wooden beams and located at Temple Plaza

 

Located beside the 1,600-year-old Daci Temple, Taikoo Li Chengdu stands out for its innovative design that fuses traditional Sichuan architecture with contemporary urban life. Since its opening in 2015, it has welcomed over 30 million visitors annually and has hosted more than 50 cultural events. Its luxury hotel, The Temple House, has earned global acclaim, ranked in the world’s top 10 by Travel + Leisure.

 

Taikoo Li Chengdu, Swire Properties’ flagship mixed-use development in Southwest China, is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2025

 

The site has also undergone two major tenant upgrades since 2022, attracting high-end brands such as Louis Vuitton Maison, Cartier, and China’s first Lemaire store. Nearly 80 stores made regional or national debuts in the past two years, solidifying its role as a luxury lifestyle hub.

 

With dual LEED and WELL Platinum certifications, Taikoo Li Chengdu leads the region in sustainable development, reflecting Swire Properties’ long-term commitment to placemaking and eco-conscious urban regeneration.

 

About Taikoo Li Chengdu:

Located in the city centre of Chengdu, Taikoo Li Chengdu is a 219,000 sqm (2.36 million sq ft) mixed-use development invested and operated by Swire Properties. Officially opened in 2015, the development comprises an open-plan, low-rise and lane-driven shopping mall, and The Temple House - an understated urban luxury hotel with 100 Rooms and 42 Residences.
 
Taikoo Li Chengdu embraces the historic Daci Temple and takes pride in the reinvigoration of surrounding heritage buildings. Welcoming lanes, courtyards, plazas with architecture inspired by traditional and modern streets in the east and west make it a unique representation of the Taikoo Li brand in Chengdu.

 

Edited by Zhang Yuanlin