Park life: why China’s malls are building forests, waterfalls and sky walkways

Property developers are focusing on building shopping centres featuring lush greenery, gardens and water features in mainland China, as such spaces have become more attractive to shoppers and retailers than conventional high-density malls.
“Consumers increasingly view retail destinations as places to spend time rather than simply places to buy products.

This reflects the continued growth of online retail as well as changing lifestyle preferences,” said James Macdonald, head of research for China...