Xi'an SKP: luxury shopping opposite the South Gate
西安SKPXī'ān SKP
The city's luxury address — with an instant Alipay tax refund
Entry
Free
Hours
Mon–Sun · 10:00
Time needed
30 min–2 hours
Metro
Line 2 · Yongningmen (永宁门)
Xi'an SKP is the city's luxury address: a glossy department store just outside Yongningmen, the South Gate of the Ming city wall. Opened in May 2018 by the Beijing Hualian group, it was the second SKP after Beijing and quickly became one of the highest-grossing luxury stores in China. Cartier, Chanel, Breguet, Rolex and most of the big European houses have boutiques here, alongside the SKP-S concept floors and a home-goods level. Even if you are not buying, it is worth a look for the art installations and the food floors, and it pairs neatly with an evening on the wall or a stroll down Shuyuanmen. SKP is open daily from 10:00 to 22:00. Foreign visitors can use the departure tax refund, and SKP's version pays out through Alipay almost instantly.
Why go to SKP
- Xi'an's densest cluster of luxury boutiques (Cartier, Chanel, Breguet, Rolex dealers, Baccarat)
- SKP-S concept floors with art-installation styling
- Restaurants including a Da Dong roast-duck branch on 9F
- Directly across from the South Gate and city-wall ticket office
Tax refund for foreign visitors
- China's departure tax refund threshold is ¥200 per store per day
- SKP runs refund-on-purchase via Alipay with near-instant payout
- Keep goods unused and leave China within the refund window
- Bring your passport to the service desk
Getting there
- Metro Line 2 to Yongningmen station, then walk south across Huancheng Road
- 5 minutes from the South Gate (Yongningmen) of the city wall
- Combine with Shuyuanmen calligraphy street and the Forest of Steles
Opening hours and contact
- Monday–Sunday 10:00–22:00
- Store enquiries (029) 8573 5888
- Official Weibo: weibo.com/skpxian
Questions, answered
What time does Xi'an SKP open?
Every day 10:00–22:00, according to SKP's official site.
Can tourists get a tax refund at Xi'an SKP?
Yes. Spend at least ¥200 in one store in a day and ask for the refund; SKP processes it through Alipay with near-instant payout. Bring your passport.
Which metro stop is nearest to SKP Xi'an?
Yongningmen on Metro Line 2. Walk south through the South Gate area to Chang'an North Road.
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