FIRST STORES OPEN AT WF CENTRAL Welcoming first customers to WF CENTRAL a unique premium lifestyle retail destination in Wangfujing, Beijing

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1 FIRST STORES OPEN AT WF CENTRAL Welcoming first customers to WF CENTRAL a unique premium lifestyle retail destination in Wangfujing, Beijing Beijing, 28 th November 2017 Six majestic dancing lions provided a spectacular official opening ceremony marking the initial first-phase of store openings today at WF CENTRAL, the world-class, 150,000 sq. m. retail, fine dining and hospitality hub in Wangfujing, in the centre of Dongcheng District. The first WF CENTRAL street-front flagship shop doors opened to Beijing s customers on a prestigious line-up of new international brands enhancing the retail experience of Wangfujing, including a Victoria s Secret global flagship store set over three floors. With WF CENTRAL s exterior bedecked in colourful Christmas decorations, first-look visitors could also explore The Green, located on the West side of the complex, a large open area that provides visitors with outdoor recreational space to enjoy, ideal for a future family day out. The rolling-opening will next see doors open on the main WF CENTRAL complex, in the further soft-opening phase on 11 th December, as more than 60 acclaimed luxury, fashion, world-class gastronomy and lifestyle & wellness brands will be set to welcome visitors to indulge in pre- Christmas shopping. Customer can then enjoy exciting festive shopping experiences, which include a special pop-up Christmas market of delightful classic-carts located throughout WF CENTRAL with an exquisite array of unique gifting ideas. An exclusive Christmas promotion offers WF CENTRAL customers the opportunity to win gorgeous seasonal gifts. For every 500 RMB spent on the same day, customers can enter a special festive instant lucky draw. Simply collect receipts to present at the Christmas Promotion Counter on L3, East Building from 11 th December until 1 st January *. Offering inspiring experiences for visitors of all ages, WF CENTRAL also engages, connects and builds community through a considered curation of art and cultural creativity and experiential lifestyle. Online tickets are now available on sale for the first in an opening season of highly prestigious artistic collaborations, as the internationally renowned Barbican Centre, brings the acclaimed Digital Revolution exhibition to Asia for the first time. Digital Revolution, supported by the British Council, runs from 16 th January to 20 th May Early bird tickets, costing just RMB 80 are available online from Maoyan Entertainment and DaMai until 15 th January. Today marks just the start of a new era of retail and lifestyle experiences in the heart of Beijing, said Mr Raymond Chow, Executive Director of Hongkong Land. As our tenants offerings Page 1 of 9

2 continue to come on-stream over the course of the next few weeks and months, WF CENTRAL is sure to be a source of continual surprise, delight and dynamic experiences for both local Beijingers and international visitors alike. You could be amongst the elite with an exclusive WF CENTRAL tote bag by visiting WF CENTRAL and scanning the special QR code to follow the official WeChat account. Not only will you be kept up to date with all the latest WF CENTRAL news, but in addition receive a 2-hour free parking coupon. The gifts can be collected from 11 th December, WF CENTRAL is a premium lifestyle retail destination, a world-class, 150,000 sq. m. retail, fine dining and hospitality hub in Wangfujing, in the centre of Dongcheng District, Beijing. It sets a new benchmark for retail and lifestyle through its FIVE Core categories. Each category offers unmatched experiences namely: Luxury; Fashion; World-class Gastronomy; Lifestyle & Wellness; and Art & Culture. To discover more about WF CENTRAL and to receive our latest news and information on upcoming events, follow us on our Sina Weibo account and our WeChat account at WF CENTRAL. *Maximum 10 Lucky Draw chances per person per day. Please download the hi-res images at: Mr Raymond Chow, Executive Director of Hongkong Land was joined by Mr Stanley Ko, China President, Commercial Property of Hongkong Land, at the soft-opening of WF CENTRAL, a world-class premium lifestyle retail destination in Wangfujing, in the centre of Dongcheng District, Beijing. Page 2 of 9

3 WF CENTRAL is set to offer an authenticallynew Beijing lifestyle experience by bringing together an unparalleled range of Luxury, Fashion, World-class Gastronomy, Lifestyle & Wellness and Art & Culture experiences. The first WF CENTRAL street-front flagship shop doors opened to Beijing s customers on a prestigious line-up of new international brands enhancing the retail experience of Wangfujing, including a Victoria s Secret global flagship store set over three floors. Page 3 of 9

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5 The Green, located on the West side of WF CENTRAL, is a large open area that provides visitors with outdoor recreational space to enjoy. Page 5 of 9

6 Digital Revolution is an immersive and multidimensional exhibition that explores the transformation of art, design, film, music, and video games. This international traveling extravaganza has showcased at global cultural centres, including London, Stockholm, and Istanbul, and is now making its Asia debut in Beijing China, at prestigious lifestyle destination - WF CENTRAL. Page 6 of 9

7 WF CENTRAL TENANTS LUXURY BRANDS Bottega Veneta Breitling Chaumet Chopard Dsquared2 Ermenegildo Zegna FENDI GIADA GUCCI Hogan IWC Jimmy Choo Loewe Longchamp Moschino Moynat Panerai Piaget Prada Pringle of Scotland Puyi Optical Qeelin R. Sanderson Saint Laurent Salvatore Ferragamo TOD's Tory Burch Vacheron Constantin VIVIENNE TAM Yves Salomon 1436 FASHION BRANDS AnyShopStyle APM Monaco Arc atelier BA&SH Blue Erdos Cara Blue Chow Sang Sang C.P.U. Denham Diesel Ed Hardy LIFESTYLE & WELLNESS Arc teryx Carrefour Wangfujing FILORGA Hair Corner Libratone Mannings FOOD & BEVERAGE Baker&Spice CAFÉ LANDMARK Erdos Folli Follie Furla I Do Initial IRO Les Benjamins Links of London Love Moschino Lukfook Jewllery Maje Moleskine Particle Fever Plurecil PUMA Select Pure Yoga Meat Up MULU Mattitude Mdreams Miss Sixty Mujosh Pandora Patrizia Pepe Sandro Superdry Victoria's Secret YI ZHUCHONGYUN SALOMON The North Face Under Armour Y-3 Yan Ji You The Rug Café THE WOODS CAFÉ Page 7 of 9

8 Früt Actually Garrett Popcorn Shops Hatsune Howard s Gourmet Jade Garden KANPAI CLASSIC Mvuke Tokyo Putien Seesaw Coffee Starbucks The Cheesecake Factory The Five Tiago Tomacado Tribe VOM FASS Xihe Bistro WF CENTRAL WF CENTRAL is Hongkong Land s leading premium lifestyle retail centre in China at the commercial and political heart of the capital city, with the design and scale to both respect and revitalise the historic fabric of the Wangfujing area. Occupying a prime site of approximately 21,000 sq. m. on Wangfujing Street in Dongcheng District, Beijing, WF CENTRAL is bringing the community a total of 150,000 sq. m. gross floor area including a 74-room Mandarin Oriental hotel. The property offers 50,000 sq. m. of retail space. Bringing together an unparalleled range of Luxury, Fashion, World-class Gastronomy, Lifestyle & Wellness, and Art & Culture experiences, WF CENTRAL is set to offer an authentically-new Beijing lifestyle experience by providing the opportunity to find inspiration, enjoy culture and be part of a new global perspective. Located on the prosperous Wangfujing Street, WF CENTRAL is only a stone s throw away from the Forbidden City and the Central Business District of Beijing. It will provide 660 carpark spaces and is well served by the capital s public transportation and metro networks. Hongkong Land Hongkong Land is a listed leading property investment, management and development group. Founded in 1889, Hongkong Land s business is built on excellence, integrity and partnership. The Group owns and manages approximately 800,000 sq. m. of prime office and luxury retail property in key Asian cities, principally in Hong Kong and Singapore. Hongkong Land s properties attract the world s foremost companies and luxury brands. Its Hong Kong Central portfolio represents some 450,000 sq. m. of prime property. It has a further 165,000 sq. m. of prestigious office space in Singapore mainly held through joint ventures, and a 50% interest in a leading office complex in Central Jakarta. The Group also has a number of high quality residential, commercial and mixed-use projects under development in cities across Greater China and Southeast Asia, including a luxury retail centre at Wangfujing in Beijing. In Singapore, its subsidiary, MCL Land, is a well-established residential developer. Page 8 of 9

9 Hongkong Land Holdings Limited is incorporated in Bermuda and has a standard listing on the London Stock Exchange, with secondary listings in Bermuda and Singapore. The Group s assets and investments are managed from Hong Kong by Hongkong Land Limited. Hongkong Land is a member of the Jardine Matheson Group. For further information, please contact: Hongkong Land - end - Jennifer Lam jennifer.lam@hkland.com Amanda Lee almlee@hkland.com FleishmanHillard FleishmanHillard (Beijing) Christine Qin christine.qin@fleishman.com FleishmanHillard (Hong Kong) Kitty Lee kitty.lee@fleishman.com Page 9 of 9