This spring in 2026, shopping malls across Guangzhou are going all out for four-legged visitors. With pet-friendly policies, free interactive events, and playful installations, there's plenty to explore with your furry companion.
Here's a roundup of the must-experience pet-friendly happenings around the city—from fun competitions and scent spaces for pets to themed installations and pet-welcoming stores. Take a look and see which one you and your pet would enjoy most.
Grandview Mall
1. Pet Competitions turns the mall into "Zootopia"
Grandview Mall is hosting a Pet Festival where three pet competitions promise plenty of energy and laughs in the upcoming April.
Tough Dog Triathlon
Test your dog's courage, focus, and agility in this three-in-one challenge.
When: April 4, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: 4F Atrium, Grandview Mall, Guangzhou. (No. 228, Tianhe Road, Tianhe District)
Curious Pet Contest
A celebration of quirky pets—here, being unconventional is a plus, and slow and steady might just steal the show.
When: April 5, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: 4F Atrium, Grandview Mall, Guangzhou. (No. 228, Tianhe Road, Tianhe District)
Pet Intelligence Challenge
A test of arithmetic, logic, and reaction time to find the animal kingdom's sharpest mind.
When: April 6, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: 4F Atrium, Grandview Mall, Guangzhou. (No. 228, Tianhe Road, Tianhe District)
2. Scents Space for Dogs and Cats
The Scent Space for Dogs and Cats exhibition lets pets explore 100 natural scents—grains, plants, flowers, wood, catnip, and more—in a safe indoor environment. It's designed to awaken their natural instincts through smell.
When: April 4 – June 7
Where: 6F Museum, Grandview Mall, Guangzhou. (No. 228, Tianhe Road, Tianhe District)
Throughout the season, Grandview Mall will also host parades and interactive events featuring animals like penguins, sheep, and reindeer. Activities run through June on various dates.
Parc Central
1. Pet-Friendly Installations—A Playground Just for Pets
Parc Central has transformed its 500 square meters of outdoor space into a pet paradise with a range of themed installations.
The outdoor space now features a 50-meter-long "Pet Flower Trail" and nature-inspired décor, creating an environment for pets to explore. Whimsical installations—giant cats, honey-colored dogs, and slipper-shaped felines—make for fun photo ops.
There are also dedicated pet zones with ferris wheels, tree-hole cat houses, and cozy little huts for pets to rest and play.
Additionally, the nearby Pet Garden in Parc Central has been upgraded with new play equipment, including a purple slide, renewed rainbow bridge, and swings.
Parc Central's Pet Garden
Outdoor Pet Installations
Where: L1 & B1 The Garden, Parc Central, Guangzhou (No. 218 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District)
When: Now through June 2
Pet Slide, Rainbow Bridge, Swings
Where: Pet Garden, Parc Central, Guangzhou (No. 218 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District)
When: Ongoing
2. Pet-Friendly Stores
Over 40 pet-friendly restaurants and 20 retail stores are welcoming pets in Parc Central. Many offer pet amenities like water bowls, disposable cups, and even pet-sitting services for free.
A list of pet-friendly stores in Parc Central
Free pet gear is also available for rent at the concierge desks on L1 and B2, including strollers, muzzles, leashes, and carriers—making it easy to explore the mall with your furry friend.
Reporter | Huang Xinyi
Photo | Parc Central, Nanfang Plus
