摘要：On August 26th, Guangzhou's first downtown duty-free shop, which is situated on the first floor of the Guangzhou Friendship Shop w

On August 26th, Guangzhou's first downtown duty-free shop, which is situated on the first floor of the Guangzhou Friendship Shop within the Guangzhou International Finance Center in Tianhe District, and Shenzhen's first downtown duty-free shop, which is located on the ground floor of the UpperHills shopping mall, officially opened to the public, drawing large crowds. With these openings, residents in Guangzhou and Shenzhen now enjoy a more convenient option for duty-free shopping before traveling abroad.

Guangzhou downtown duty-free shop

Shenzhen downtown duty-free shop

The shops cater to travelers departing by air or on international cruises within 60 days, including Chinese nationals. Purchases require departure tickets and valid identification, with goods collected at the port's departure zone. While there is no spending limit, purchases must comply with customs regulations for personal use and reasonable quantities. The advantages are clear, including flexible shopping hours that are not restricted by port clearance schedules, comfortable shopping environments with a wide range of products, greater discounts (11%-25%) than traditional departure tax refunds (8%-9%), and exemption from multiple taxes and fees.

A display zone for time-honored brands in the central atrium of the Guangzhou shop

The two duty-free shops deeply integrate local city characteristics. The Shenzhen shop focuses on "technology," showcasing "intelligent manufacturing in Shenzhen" alongside international labels and time-honored brands. The Guangzhou shop emphasizes "Lingnan culture," incorporating elements of the "Flower City" and featuring a cultural experience zone and a Guochao-themed pavilion. During the opening period, both shops are offering consumer promotions. Since its trial opening, the Shenzhen shop has attracted many "prospective international students" for shopping.

Guangzhou embroidery screens for sale in the taxed zones of the Guangzhou shop

With the current surge in outbound travel and growing demand for duty-free shopping, the opening of downtown duty-free shops in Guangzhou and Shenzhen is seen as a key measure to boost domestic consumption and enhance urban commercial competitiveness. The Guangzhou shop introduces an innovative "duty-free and duty-paid" model, while Shenzhen leverages its substantial inbound and outbound passenger flow. Together, the two shops are expected to propel both cities toward becoming international consumption hubs and serve as "city reception halls" that showcase their image.

Souvenirs of the 15th National Games at the Guangzhou shop

广深同日开出市内免税店，“离境前60天就能买”意味着什么？

8月26日，广州首家市内免税店（天河区国际金融中心广州友谊国金店）与深圳首家市内免税店（深业上城）同步开业，现场人气火爆。自此，广深市民出境前有了更便捷的免税购物选择。

市内免税店面向60日内将乘飞机或国际邮轮出境的旅客（含中国籍），需凭离境票据及有效证件购买，商品需在口岸出境隔离区提货，无购物限额但需符合海关“自用、合理数量”规定。其优势显著：购物时间灵活，无需受口岸通关时间限制；环境舒适、品类丰富，且价格优惠幅度（11%-25%）高于传统离境退税（8%-9%），还免征多项税费。

两家免税店深度融合城市特质：深圳店聚焦“科技”，汇聚“深圳智造”产品及国际、老字号品牌；广州店凸显“岭南文化”，融入“花城”元素，设文化体验专区与国潮主题馆。开业期间，两地均推出促消费活动，深圳店试营业以来还吸引不少“准留学生”采购。

当前出境游升温、免税需求增长，广深市内免税店被视为促进消费回流、提升城市商业竞争力的重要举措。广州店创新“免税+有税”模式，深圳则依托庞大出入境客流，二者未来将推动两座城市打造国际消费中心城市，成为展示城市形象的“城市会客厅”。

来源：羊城派