Xinwu Wanda Plaza announces opening

The opening ceremony of Xinwu Wanda Plaza is held on July 30. [Photo/WeChat account: news-wuxixinwen]

The long-awaited Xinwu Wanda Plaza opened on July 30 after nearly 400 days of construction.

The plaza, with an investment of 1.08 billion yuan ($156.4 million) by Chinese business conglomerate Wanda Group, covers a total construction area of 141,000 square meters and includes four floors above ground as well as two below ground.

Over 190 brand-name shops and 55 restaurants opened in the plaza, including Wanda Cinema, Changshen Market and various clothing stores.

Over 190 brand-name shops and 55 restaurants welcome visitors in the plaza. [Photo/WeChat account: news-wuxixinwen]

A series of performances will be staged inside until this weekend, including fashion shows, music festivals, magic shows and a cake party.

It is the third large-scale commercial building funded by Wanda Group in Wuxi, following the branches in Binhu district and Huishan district. It is expected to support the commercial and living environment in Xinwu district and promote more investment in the district, according to officials during the opening ceremony.