Saga Shopping Mall, Xi’an: A Top Place for Shopping, Dining & Entertainment

Written by Clementine | Updated January 13,2026

Saga Shopping Mall in Xiaozhai was opened in October 1, 2013. It targets various populations including young fashion-conscious groups, low- to middle-income families and students.

Surrounded by universities and residential areas and located in center of Xiaozhai Business Circle, Saga International Shopping Mall has been one of the best beloved shopping center in Xi’an with daily passenger flow of 180,000-220,000 people and even more in holidays.

Compared with SKP relying on luxury goods consumption, Joy City focusing on Integration of culture and tourism and Kaiyuan Mall constrained by traditional consumption models, Saga Shopping Mall targets various populations and scene experience, making it a benchmark case for commercial transformation.

Besides, covering an area of 250,000 square meters, the mall consists of 11 floors above ground and 2 floors underground. Both the largest scale and its consumption of higher cost performance make it one of the top places to go shopping in Xi’an.

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• Why Visit Saga Shopping Mall in Xi’an?
• Fast Facts of Saga International Shopping Mall
• Layout at a Glance
• Top Things to Do at Saga Shopping Mall
• Tax Refund Policy
• How to Get to Saga Mall in Xian
• Traveler Tips for Visiting Saga Shopping Mall
• Attractions Nearby Saga Mall
• FAQs about Saga Shopping Mall in Xian
• Is there a cinema or play area for kids?
• Explore Xian with China Xian Tour

Why Visit Saga Shopping Mall in Xi’an?

• Unique landscape and facilities:it boasts Asia’s longest indoor escalator (50.3 meters) and the world’s largest indoor waterfall.
• Abundant shopping choices:with numerous brands and restaurants of different levels, it provides wide choices for customers. Almost all your consumer needs can be met here.
• Convenient transportation:it is located in the transportation hub and near tourist attractions. Take Metro Line 2 or 3 to Xiaozhai Station, you can directly enter the B2 floor after exiting the station.

Fast Facts of Saga International Shopping Mall

• Location: Saga Shopping Mall is located in Xiaozhai East Road, the center of Xiaozhai Business Circle and south in Xi’an.
• Opening hours: Weekdays: 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Fridays to Sundays and public holidays: 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• What to buy: luxuries, jewelries, fashion clothes, bags, shoes, mother & infants articles, beauty makeups, toys, local and foreign foods and snacks, etc.
• Highlights: the longest elevator in Asia, the largest indoor waterfall in the word, garden parking lot, all kinds of goods and foods.

Related reading: Biggest Shopping Malls in China

Layout at a Glance

• B2: Subway Access, Trendy Shops and Food
• B1: Trendy Shops and Food
• F1: High-end Luxury and Cosmetics
• 2F: Men’s Wear, Digital Electronics and Home Appliances
• 3 – 4 F: Women’s Wear, Accessories
• 5F: Sports and Outdoor Gear
• 6F: Jewelry, Women’s Shoes, Children’s Wear, Home Textiles
• 7 – 12F: Dining
• 13F: Beauty Center

Top Things to Do at Saga Shopping Mall

Luxury Shopping Brands

You can find most famous international brands in Saga International Shopping Mall such as Gucci, LV, Chanel, Coach, Bvlgari, Burberry, Max Mara, Dior, Guerlain, LANCÔME, Tom Ford, Adidas, The North Face, Puma, Vans, etc.

There are also popular Chinese designer stores, like UNDEFEATED, MAIA ACTIVE, Mardi Mercredi, FOSS GALLERY, etc.

Dining Options & Food Court

About food options, if you want to try local freshly-made snacks, B2 floor is the best choice where you can taste chinese hamburger with meat (Roujiamo), cold noodles (liangpi), Biangbiang noodles, hot and sour soup dumplings, minced noodles, cake caldron (Zeng Gao), etc.

Both Chinese and western dinners are provided in Floor 6-7. Chang’an Large Stall is the local chain restaurant, which mainly offer Shaanxi local cuisines. The must-try are Hulu Chicken and Brush Pastry. The restaurant also provides tang-style performances during lunch and dinner time.

Besides, there are some hot pot restaurants, barbecue restaurants, Yunnan cuisine and northeast cuisine restaurant. For milk tea lovers, Chahuanong is the most popular local store, do not forget to have a taste.

If you are a vegetarian, there is also Hakka Cuisine Cantonese Cuisine Restaurant which provide vegetarian meal.

Entertainment & Leisure

In the landscape area on Floor 3 and 4, you can see and interact with black swan and little yellow duck for free. In the middle hall of the saga shopping mall, markets or exhibitions of various activities like cultural heritages are held from time to time. The waterfall light and music show from 19:30 to 21:30 is also worth watching.

If you take baby to the shopping mall, he will also like here because there is a baby amusement center on the 5th floor. For customers to have a short rest, there are also benches here and there on each floor.

Tax Refund Policy

If you have purchased tax refund goods costing CNY 200 or more in the same tax refund store on the same day, then you can get a refund when departing from the airport. The required items include your valid ID, Departure Tax Refund Application Form issued by the store, invoice and goods you have bought. You need to apply for verification at the customs at the departure port. After the tax refund agency verifies the application materials without error, you will get a refund.

If the store offers the “Buy Now, Return Now” service, you will be able to obtain the refund on site. The required items are the same as above. At the tax refund service counter inside the mall, scan the QR code to apply or ask the clerk to handle for you directly, then you will get the refund in a few minutes.

How to Get to Saga Mall in Xian

Metro: Xiaozhai Station of Metro Line 2 and 3. It can connects directly with the B2 floor of the shopping mall.

Bus: Xiaozhai stop of Bus 12, 14, 19, 215, 30, 400, 407, 504

Taxi: If you can not figure out the map or route, taxi is also a good choice.

Traveler Tips for Visiting Saga Shopping Mall

Best Time to Go (weekday vs weekend)

Daytime during weekdays (10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. from Monday to Thursday): Fewer crowds, suitable for leisurely shopping or photography.

Evenings (7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.): enjoy waterfall light show, and lively shopping area and dining area.

Avoided period: Peak hours: 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. during weekends and holidays: more crowded than usual days.

Language Tips

For the convenience of foreign traveller, there is English signage available on signboards, elevator, toilet, etc. At the entrance of metro and first floor, there is also audio guide with English for you to search the brand shops and their positions.

In the general service center on the first floor, there is also full-time English sales assistant from 10:00-20:00. In addition, the clerks of brand counter are also capable of basic English communication. If you have problems, just ask them for help.

Currency & payment tips (mobile pay, cash, credit card)

All the stores in Saga Shopping Mall supports pay by mobile, cash and major credit cards like UnionPay, Visa, Mastercard, Some high-end brands (such as GUCCI and DIOR) also accept American Express. So you can enjoy yourself to shopping.

Attractions Nearby Saga Mall

• Shaanxi History Museum: Located about 600 meters east of Saga Mall, Shaanxi History Museum is a national museum with more than 1.7 millions of collections of different dynasties.
• Big Wild Goose Pagoda: Big Wild Goose Pagoda is a landmark of Buddhist Pagoda. And there is the Asia’s largest music fountain on the north square. The distance to Saga is about 2 kilometers.
• Datang Everbright City: Situated to the east of Saga Mall with a distance of 2.5 kilometers, this is a pedestrian street with Tang style architecture groups on both side where you can have an immersive experience.
• Small Wild Goose Pagoda and Xi’an Museum: Located about 3 kilometers north of the mall, the two scenic spots are in one scenic area, where you can not only tour the pagoda, but also appreciate the ancient Chinese garden and know about the history of Xian.

FAQs about Saga Shopping Mall in Xian

Is Saga Mall worth a visit for tourists?

It is definitely worth a visit, because you can take the longest elevator in Asia, appreciate the world’s largest indoor waterfall in the mall. It also integrates trendy shopping including international brands and local designs, local snacks and foods, and international cuisines, meeting diverse needs of tourists. So it would be a nice choice to include the mall in your Xi’an tours.

How to reach Saga Mall from downtown Xi’an?

Take metro line 2 or 3 to Xiaozhai Station and exit from exit C or E, you will arrive at the B2 floor of Saga Shopping Mall. Or take bus line 12, 600, 603, 605, or 616 and get off at Xiaozhai bus stop. Then walk about 300 meters to Saga International shopping mall.

What brands are in Saga Shopping Mall?

Listed below are the main brands in each floor:

Is there a cinema or play area for kids?

There is no cinema in the shopping mall, but there are Dadi Cinema, Jialai Cinema in the nearby malls called Jinsha International Mall and Yuanlichang Mall. As for play area for kids, the children’s playground on the fifth floor provides many kinds of recreation facilities.

Explore Xian with China Xian Tour

Xian is a city with a long history and a profound culture. To completely feel its charm in one tour, both the itinerary planning and the guide are of great importance. For all tourists who worry about the tour, China Xian Tour is glad to give you some suggestions and tailor a trip based on your interests. Besides, we will assign a professional local guide to introduce the knowledge about the attractions and tackle any emergencies during the tour. To ensure a perfect tour, we will also help you reserve the hotels and tickets. Just contact us to start your Xian tour.