Tianhe district has attracted a new batch of first stores across dining, fashion and lifestyle sectors, refreshing its commercial landscape and offering shoppers more diverse experiences. These new outlets are located across the district's major commercial complexes, including Teemall, Parc Central, Taikoo Hui and Grandview Mall.

In the food sector, PoDo in PoDo has launched its first Guangzhou outlet, serving fresh seafood dishes inspired by Jeju Island cuisine from South Korea, while yogurt brand MoreYogurt has opened its first South China store with freshly made dairy products. Linlee Lemon Tea has also unveiled its first themed store in Guangzhou.

Several specialty restaurants have also debuted, including China's first Shanxi cuisine restaurant under the Jiumaojiu chain and Gardenia Bloom, a creative bistro bringing flavors from Yunnan, Guizhou and Sichuan provinces.

In retail, Japanese bag brand Songmont has opened its first Guangzhou store, while French label Marithé & François Girbaud has launched its first South China outlet. The TOMICA Brand Store has also debuted in South China, offering miniature car models and interactive experiences. Anime merchandise retailer GOGOGOODS has opened its first Guangzhou outlet featuring popular licensed IPs such as Sailor Moon, One Piece, Sanrio and Pokémon.

Gardenia Bloom, one of the new first stores in Tianhe, serves Southwest Chinese fusion dishes from Yunnan, Guizhou and Sichuan provinces. [Photo/WeChat account: tianhefabu]