26th April 2026 – (Changsha) A new retail landmark has opened in Changsha, Hunan Province, with the launch of Snack Kingdom, a vast food emporium certified as the world’s largest snack store. The outlet officially began operations on 17th April 2026 at Furong Square, drawing substantial crowds within its first days of trading.
Developed by Chinese snack retail conglomerate Busy Ming Group Co Ltd, the venue spans more than 12,000 square metres — an area comparable to roughly 30 standard basketball courts. The store houses in excess of 6,500 domestic and international brands, offering more than 35,000 individual snack products sourced from around 70 countries and regions. Organisers note that sampling one product per day would take an estimated 96 years to complete the entire range.
The store’s opening weekend proved so popular that management announced a temporary suspension of sales from 20th April to 22nd April 2026. In a public statement issued on 19th April, the company cited overwhelming visitor numbers that placed pressure on stock replenishment, checkout efficiency and system capacity. While retail transactions were paused for optimisation, the premises remained open for visitors wishing to explore the themed installations and take photographs.
Snack Kingdom has been positioned as an immersive consumer experience rather than a conventional supermarket. Upon entering through an arched gateway, visitors proceed along a lengthy “snack corridor” lined with glass display cabinets showcasing products from around the world. The layout is designed to emphasise both scale and variety.
According to company representatives, the inventory includes more than 5,000 domestic brands accounting for over 20,000 products, alongside more than 1,500 imported brands offering upwards of 10,000 items. Dedicated zones group products by origin, flavour and category to facilitate browsing.
Among the most eye‑catching sections is a soft drinks display featuring multiple long aisles devoted solely to cola, including varieties from nearly 20 countries. In addition to familiar global labels, shoppers can find limited‑edition and unusual flavours, including niche regional recipes.
Elsewhere, a “Noodle City” section presents more than 3,500 types of instant noodles from across China and overseas markets, ranging from traditional favourites to hard‑to‑find regional specialities. The ice cream area follows a similar concept, categorised by taste profile and provenance.
