Visit Durban China City: Directions, Parking and Hours
Durban China City is at 269 Inanda Road, Springfield Park, Durban, open 09:00 to 17:00 seven days a week with free on-site parking. It is roughly fifteen minutes from the Durban CBD via the M19 or N2 outside peak traffic. Phone 031 577 1615.
Everything on this page is what you need before you get in the car. If you want route-by-route detail, the full getting here guide goes deeper.
Durban China City269 Inanda Road, Springfield Park, Durban, 4001
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
+27 31 577 1615
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Open now · 09:00–17:00 daily
Where we are
Durban China City sits on Inanda Road in Springfield Park, in the Umgeni Business Park area just north of the Durban CBD. If you are giving directions to a driver, “China Mall, Inanda Road, Springfield Park” is the phrase everyone in Durban recognises. The street number is 269.
Getting here
By car
From the CBD, the M19 and Umgeni Road corridor brings you into Springfield Park in about fifteen minutes outside peak traffic. From the north and Umhlanga, the N2 southbound and the Springfield Park interchange is the straightforward route. From the west and Pinetown, the M19 runs directly in. From the south, the N2 northbound and then across is the usual approach. Avoid arriving between 16:00 and 18:00 on a weekday if you can — the Umgeni corridor backs up.
By taxi
Minibus taxis run to Springfield Park from the Durban CBD ranks. Confirm the route and fare with the rank marshal before you board, and tell the driver you are getting off at the china mall on Inanda Road.
By e-hailing
Uber and Bolt both service Springfield Park. Getting a ride back out with a boot full of purchases is the part people forget — if you are buying bulky items, either drive yourself or arrange transport before you shop.
Parking
There is free on-site parking. It is comfortable on weekday mornings, tight on Saturdays and very tight in the last two weeks of December. If you are collecting something large, arrive early and park as close to the entrance nearest your trader as you can.
Best times to shop
| When | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Weekday mornings, 09:00 to 11:00 | Quietest. Easiest parking, most attention from traders, best for comparing prices across several stalls. |
| Weekday afternoons | Steady. Fine for a focused trip when you know what you want. |
| Saturdays | Busiest day of the week. Come early or expect crowds and a full car park. |
| Sundays | Moderate. A good compromise if weekdays are impossible. |
| December, and January before schools open | Peak of the year. Stock moves fast and parking is difficult. Shop in November if you can. |
Measure anything you are buying to fit. Curtain drop and width, the wall space for a mirror, the boot space for a table. A tape measure in your bag has saved more wasted trips than any other single item.
What to bring
- A tape measure and the measurements you need
- Reusable shopping bags — and a trolley if you have one
- Some cash, even though most units take cards
- Comfortable shoes; you will walk further than you expect
- A phone with battery, for photographing shop numbers so you can find a stall again
- A written list, with a budget next to each line
Accessibility and families
The centre is on one level in the main trading areas and prams and trolleys move through the wider aisles comfortably. Some individual units are compact and stacked high, which is harder to navigate with a pram at busy times. Weekday mornings are much easier if that applies to you.
Frequently asked questions
What time does Durban China City open and close?
The centre trades from 09:00 to 17:00, seven days a week. Public holiday hours can differ from the standard schedule, and individual traders set their own hours within the centre’s, so phone 031 577 1615 on the day before a long trip.
Is parking free at Durban China City?
Yes. Parking on site is free. It is easiest on weekday mornings and hardest on Saturdays and in December, so arrive early if you are collecting anything bulky.
How long should I allow for a first visit?
Allow two to three hours for a first visit. The centre is bigger than it appears from Inanda Road, and most first-timers want to walk it once to see what is there before they start buying.
Can I get a taxi to China Mall Springfield?
Yes. Minibus taxis serve Springfield Park from the Durban CBD ranks. Confirm the route and fare with the rank marshal before boarding, and plan how you will get bulky purchases home before you buy them.
Is Durban China City open on Sundays and public holidays?
The centre trades seven days a week including Sundays, from 09:00 to 17:00. Public holidays can run reduced hours, so it is worth a phone call to 031 577 1615 first.
What is the address for GPS?
Enter 269 Inanda Road, Springfield Park, Durban, 4051. Most navigation apps also recognise “Durban China City” and “China Mall Springfield” directly.