Shenzhen OCT - a taste of culture

OCT has a lot of interesting shops, galleries and artworks worth visiting. Some of the rooftops are accessible too and I actually wish they would open some nice cafes or bars on them. Seems like a good opportunity to attract more visitors. As for cuisine, there’s a few good restaurants in the area. I would recommend La Boca in particular if you’re a fan of Mexican food. All in all a place worth visiting whether you’re in Shenzhen on a short trip, or are living here. This photo was taken with my DJI Mavic 2 Pro in 2019 while I was still living in Guiyang. Meanwhile, 2 years further, I’ve moved to Shenzhen and also made a short POV street photography session of this area on my YouTube channel.

I heard friends say early on that there is a creative culture park in OCT, which is very suitable for taking pictures. It is very suitable for dating couples! There are many creative restaurants in the garden and a variety of distinctive cafes. It is a good place to go for a weekend walk. If you’d like to buy jewellery or handicrafts, you can stroll around the market, you can find a lot of limited-edition gadgets! The most famous of OCT is the phoenix flower that blooms in May every year. The annual opening is very popular and attracts many people! Don't miss this season if you like to take pictures!  How to get there: Take the subway to the East of Chinatown and take the right exit from the A exit. You can arrive. You can also get off the bus to the Konka Group.  Food: Many restaurants are famous here, as well as many cafes and other distinctive houses to attract the youth.

OCT Creative Culture Park

Who could resist a trendy creative park that combines business, culture, and art? The 7th Shenzhen International Photography Exhibition was also recently displayed here, so you can enjoy taking photos while viewing the exhibits! Located in OCT Creative Culture Park, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, take the Metro Line 1 to Qiaocheng East Exit A. There are periodic art exhibitions here, most of which are free, making it a great place to stroll and snap pictures. You'll also find a variety of uniquely designed fashion clothing, handicrafts, and handmade grocery stores, etc. Wangchun Mountain Qiaoshe Gallery Xingtu Bookstore Lianwu Department Store White Wall Black Shadow Old Heaven Bookstore Shengshi Exhibition Space Fat Face Shop IM Loft Shop

May Day 'Exhibition' Guide

Why not cultivate your temperament during Labor Day, go see an exhibition, take some photos, eat, drink, and be merry The Shenzhen International Photography Exhibition is held in OCT-LOFT, Nanshan District 4.26-5.09 ⌛️: 10:00-17:30 (Closed on Mondays)

Shenzhen Street Sweeping Must-Choose Route | Shenzhen Overseas Chinese Town Spring Day City Walks

With the gentle spring breeze and the slightly tipsy sunshine, in this season full of vitality and vigor, I have chosen Shenzhen Overseas Chinese Town as my destination for a spring day street sweeping. Not only does it carry a rich historical and cultural heritage, but it also integrates the fashionable style of a modern city, adding a few vivid colors to the canvas of spring. - Starting from the Overseas Chinese Town Creative Culture Park, the shady paths lined with green trees, the creative shops with unique craftsmanship, and the graffiti walls full of artistic style, every spot is brimming with a literary atmosphere. The spring light filters through the mottled tree shadows onto the body, feeling that quiet and warm urban temperature. - The coffee shops, art centers, and various street performances along the way make people linger and forget to return. In this quiet space amidst the hustle and bustle, the comfort of spring is displayed to the fullest. - Walking along Shennan Avenue, the Overseas Chinese Town Ecological Plaza is blooming like a piece of brocade, with cherry blossoms and kapok flowers competing to bloom, as if telling the story of spring. The surrounding modern buildings and natural landscapes coexist harmoniously, showing the inclusiveness and diversity of Shenzhen, this city. - At the end of the day, enjoy a cup of spring afternoon tea at the rooftop bar of OCT Loft, watching the lights come on, and the night view of Overseas Chinese Town is even more charming. The lights of thousands of homes and the starry sky reflect each other, bringing a sense of peace to the heart. - In summary, Shenzhen Overseas Chinese Town in spring, whether it is cultural history or natural scenery, has deeply intoxicated me. A street sweep yields a vision full of the spirit of spring and a touch to the soul. Next time, let's continue to explore more beauty in the spring of Shenzhen together!

Stroll through exhibitions, explore shops, and capture the essence of spring—come to this art district~

Weekend time can be spent with your travel buddy at this place, wandering around unique boutiques, sipping coffee under the trees, taking photos, and enjoying a delightful weekend~ The OCT Creative Culture Park in Shenzhen is not very large, but it's a place that combines business, culture, and art. It often hosts various art exhibitions and has many spots perfect for checking in. It's a favorite among artistic youths~ 1️⃣Location: OCT Creative Park, Shenzhen 2️⃣Metro Line 1, Qiaocheng East Station Exit A, 12min walk Metro Line 2, Qiaocheng North Station Exit B, 16min walk

A hidden Japanese variety store in a residential building! A shop that I will always keep going to

Tucked away in a residential building near the Overseas Chinese Town Creative Park The space is quite small, but it's packed with all sorts of cultural and creative/artistic peripherals. I really love this sense of maximalism. There are so many cute and interesting illustrations, postcards, and small items. If you like drawing or keeping a journal, this is the place to rush to! ! SEN'S Time : Nanshan District, Overseas Chinese Town Creative Cultural Park, East Group, Building 4: Exit A of the Overseas Chinese Town Station on Line 1

Travel Guide for OCT Creative Culture Park

🌀 The weather is okay after the typhoon, it's just a mix of sunny and overcast, but at least it didn't rain. I was lucky, the weather cleared up when I was taking photos, and I could see the blue sky and white clouds. ❗️OCT really matches well with the Japanese style too! ➡️ Travel Guide (Subway Travel Edition) 🧭 Navigate to "OCT Creative Culture Park". 🚇 Take the subway to Line 1 "Qiaocheng East Station" Exit A and walk about 700 meters, or Line 2 "Qiaocheng North Station" Exit B and walk about 1000 meters to enter the park. 🗺️ OCT is divided into South and North areas. Decide where to start your visit based on which subway exit you come from. The park is not small, but it's not confusing either, you can wander around freely. 📷 For the photos, the location is straight ahead from Qiaocheng North Exit B to the overpass. I went there around 4 pm, and the sunlight was slanting into the overpass, which is great for taking pictures. The 7th and 8th photos were taken inside the park. ‼️ Tips 1⃣️ If you're going there to wander the streets on your own, be mentally prepared. There are many groups doing street photography on weekends, and the park is quite crowded. You might need to overcome some awkwardness (I personally feel I still need to work on my courage). 2⃣️ There are quite a few nice coffee shops in the park. If you want to check them out on weekends, I suggest going early, otherwise, it can get a bit crowded. 3⃣️ It's recommended to bring mosquito repellent, as the park has a high rate of greenery coverage.

Shenzhen Overseas Chinese Town's new exhibition—"Power Plant"

Shenzhen Overseas Chinese Town's new exhibition—"Power Plant". In this exhibition, Xie Wendie will also set up a unique visual experience according to the spatial structure of ArtBay, allowing the works and space to have a new conversation. In Xie Wendie's works, the intuitive capture of shapes and the subconscious depiction of images go hand in hand, attempting to trace the changes in thoughts. Through her own feelings and local experiences, she poetically and interestingly presents the subtle connections between things. Xie Wendie's creation is a circuitous experience, from initially receiving 'glass modeling' training, through the tortuous path of craftsmanship, to gradually establishing a connection with herself and the outside world with the joint action of materials and craftsmanship. Her preference for 'glass' material actually stems from the connection with 'glass' she feels. Xie Wendie is fascinated by the dialectical contradictions of glass (whether it's the visual perception, the making, or the metaphorical aspects of the phenomenon)—just as she is fascinated by puns, the tangible and intangible, opposites and similarities, dreams and reality, etc.—and uses it as an entry point to juxtapose and relate to other materials, becoming mirrors to each other. This has become her way of expressing and understanding the world. Xie Wendie's works contain various 'forces': the force between object shapes, the force between shapes and space, the force between materials and time, the force between the body and materials during the creative process, and so on. Due to materials and craftsmanship, Xie Wendie often wanders between various factories to complete her works. The 'factory' is not only the base of labor but also the place for the artist to observe and communicate. The subtle relationship between the artist and the craftsmen mutually influences the creation of the works and produces different degrees of resonance. Artist: Xie Wendie Exhibition period: July 22, 2023 - September 24, 2023 Opening hours: 13:00 to 18:00 Location: ArtBay Shenzhen Nanshan District Xiangshan East Street, Overseas Chinese Town Creative F1-101C

Shenzhen Dunhuang-themed Light and Shadow Exhibition: A Second Through a Thousand Years on the Silk Road

Flying Apsaras, art, dance, drama, exhibitions, painting, history, this place gathers a large number of Dunhuang murals, offering a multi-experience performance, this is the new Shenzhen exhibition 'Realm in Dunhuang: Music and Flying Apsaras' Digital Light and Shadow Art Special Exhibition. The global second appearance of the Silk Road civilization digital art special exhibition A meeting that spans a thousand years An immersive digital performance that travels through the Dunhuang murals Twenty-four kinds of musical instruments of the heavens are illuminated one by one here Forty thousand volumes of Dunhuang scriptures, waiting for the destined to come for a pilgrimage 1000 square meters with six major exhibition areas: Seeing the Silk Road again, Music Opens Dunhuang, Music and Flying Apsaras, Scripture Cave, Nine-Colored Deer, Grotto Corridor 👉 Exhibition Guide: 1⃣ Reservation required, one session every 1 hour 2⃣ Tickets are divided into immersive and performance sessions, be sure to watch the performance session, with actors performing the Flying Apsaras dance, two non-repeating shows per hour, each lasting 15 minutes ⚠️ No performance in the immersive session 3⃣ The Scripture Cave has scribe performances, and they welcome everyone to interact and take photos 4⃣ In the 'Nine-Colored Deer' exhibition hall, you can interact with the nine-colored deer and participate in the experience of co-creating a picture book. After coloring on the drawing board and scanning, your painting can be projected onto the Dunhuang murals. 5⃣ Opposite the exhibition hall is the Dunhuang Cultural and Creative Hall, free of charge and no reservation required, and it's also a great place for photos 6⃣ It is recommended to wear Hanfu👘 for better photo opportunities 📆 Exhibition Date: 2023.6.1-8.31 (closed on Monday mornings every week) ⏰ Business Hours: 9:30-21:30 (the last session starts at 20:30) 📍 Exhibition Address: South AB Exhibition Hall, OCAT Shenzhen Pavilion, Block F2, OCT Creative Cultural Park, Enping Street, Overseas Chinese Town, Nanshan District, Shenzhen

Overseas Chinese Town

Coming out from the northeast of the Garden Expo Park, walk along Qiaoxiang Road all the way, and take a stroll in the Overseas Chinese Town Cultural and Creative Park. Not many people, passing through it, along Xiangshan East Street to Zhong Street, the road greening in this area is very nice, with green trees on the roadside surrounded by blooming bougainvillea, the colors are quite pleasant. Compared to a year ago, it seems that the colors of the flowers have faded a bit. Continue strolling from Swan Castle along Dujuan Mountain Street to Yitian Plaza.

Shenzhen is a great place to visit on weekends, especially for those who enjoy strolling and snapping photos in creative parks

❤️ The creative park, transformed from an old industrial area, is very distinctive. Every corner feels so beautiful, brimming with artistic vibes. It's a fantastic place that never gets boring, even with frequent visits. On weekends, you can also browse the market! Of course, for someone like me who loves taking photos, this place is a perfect photography paradise. Strolling and snapping, very OK · 🌈 The place is quite large, with many beautiful shops and graffiti. It feels like any corner can produce a great shot. 🌈 There are free exhibitions from time to time at the OCAT Shenzhen. 🌈 On the first and third weeks of each month, there's a creative market where you can find some design-oriented yet practical items. 🌈 I also saw a very distinctive flower shop that had scattered many flower petals🌸 on the ground, which was quite pretty, and the shop was unattended, self-service. 🌈 There are some really nice shops where you can casually pick one to enjoy a pleasant afternoon tea, feeling perfect! · 📍 Address: OCT-LOFT, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, just navigate to this location. 🚇 Subway: Line 1 Exit A, Line 2 Exit A 🌟 Open all day, free of charge! 🅿️ Parking is not very ample, but wait a bit and you'll find a spot. · 💥 There are many nearby attractions to visit, all of which can be arranged, and they are all free: Shenzhen International Garden and Flower Expo Park, European Impression, Shenzhen Children's Park, St. Anthony's Church, Shenzhen. After a day of visiting many places, it's a fulfilling experience. ·

Shenzhen Xin Zhan·Look, it is the blue ocean in the world of oil painting🫧

The calm blue sea interspersed with white waves There are also different colored blocks floating It's like... different colored clouds falling into the waveless sea causing a layer of spray🌊 This is Lin Chunyan's oil painting exhibition in Shenzhen The exhibited works are rich in color yet harmonious About the unpredictable changes of the seasons, about the sea and the birds of freedom The ups and downs of the spiritual world, the vivid and abstract colors in the paintings, I love the colors of every painting! Each painting has no other annotations, which also allows viewers to contemplate, have their own imagination space and different insights. 🫂: Echo - Lin Chunyan Oil Painting Exhibition ▫️: 2023.7.2-2023.7.30 ▫️: F1 Building 101 Art Position, Creative Park South District, Enping Street, Nanshan District, Shenzhen

Shenzhen Art and Culture Town 🤠

#winhkflight Overseas Chinese Town East (OCT East) in Yantian District is a large ecological resort brimming with a natural landscape, small towns of western and oriental styles, and entertainment facilities. It has three themed parks: Knight Valley, Tea Stream Valley, and Wind Valley. You can also pay homage to Buddhist statues at Huaxing Temple. There are also wonderful performances played in the resort every day. The most famous ones are Heavenly Zen, a dancing performance revealing the Chinese tea culture, and Roaring Flood, a live-action stunt show. A good place to chill and have signature food and coffee. 1km away from metro station. I want to travel to Hong Kong to finish visiting this area!

Outsiders celebrating the New Year in Shenzhen~ Documenting the festive atmosphere at the Overseas Chinese Town Creative Park

🌲🌲To avoid burdening the nation, I became part of those celebrating the New Year away from home~ The usually bustling streets are somewhat deserted; friends here are caught up in the homecoming rush, and a sense of loneliness as a stranger in a foreign land washes over me... I carry my camera to capture the moments of life; 🌈Play Introduction: Centered around the creative park, the surrounding thematic creative shops and bookstores fill up the 'Lonely Day'... 📖Entertainment Arrangement: Morning: Explore some current creative exhibitions~ anime shows, etc.; Noon: Enjoy some tasty local delicacies; Afternoon: Independent bookstore + coffee bar; Evening: Visit unique creative shops~ Firewood Heaven, etc.; ⭐Experience Highlights: 🅰️Cuisine: Star dishes, thin and crispy Margherita pizza; Chewy mushroom cream sauce pasta; Pineapple shrimp cashew fried rice with pork floss; Coconut yellow curry chicken; Mexican beef wrap; 🅱️Creative Shops: Well-known independent bookstore + pub/coffee bar + Firewood Heaven + creative exhibitions (research in advance before going) ✏️The wind in Shenzhen is warm but with a hint of desolation, yet even so~ we carry our cameras through the streets in search of that warmth in our hearts... allowing ourselves to find inspiration for life in this Spring Festival...

New Exhibition | The Waterfall Roses that belong to you and me

- Zhou Yiwen's latest solo exhibition is here again~ With her whimsical ideas, she has created a red-themed space. Bring your bestie and come take pictures~ - "My fingers pass through your fingers My heart passes through your heart Our souls intertwine Like a conjoined baby of love👶 - "Master of Love Weaving" is a conceptual work by Zhou Yiwen , expressing her contemporary art concept through the action of "weaving", The slowness and patience of "weaving" is a comfort and dissolution to the boring and tense contemporary society, the primitive and mechanical of "weaving" is a reflection and criticism of the rapidly developing contemporary civilization. ————————————————————- 🪧Exhibition Name: Weaving Love Conference New Fairy Taleism·Zhou Yiwen Solo Exhibition 📍Address: F2 Frozen Exhibition Hall A, South Area of Shenzhen Overseas Chinese Town Creative Culture Park, Nanshan District, Shenzhen 🚇Transportation: 630m walk from Exit A of Overseas Chinese Town on Metro Line 1 ⏱Exhibition period: 2024.1.9-2024.3.10 (Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-20:00) Closed on Mondays 🎫Ticket price: Single person 98 |Shenzhen Shop Exploration|Eating, Drinking, Playing and Having Fun|Girls' Photo Poses|Photography|Come Take Pictures with Me|Weekend Photo Appointment|Good Places to Go in Shenzhen|Where to Go on the Weekend|Not Staying at Home on the Weekend|Shenzhen Exhibition Exploration|Shenzhen Exhibition|Love Weaving Exhibition｜Nanshan Exhibition Viewing｜

Finally, the wait is over!! The first giant landmark wall in Shenzhen

Shenzhen's new landmark wall is here! Located in the South District of Overseas Chinese Town Creative Park, the huge 'Shenzhen' characters are too good to be photographed~ Overseas Chinese Town Creative Park is perfect for citywalk There are many creative small shops, designer brands, interesting exhibitions This time I also encountered two meaningful tree houses - OOTD photo shoot📸 outfit: Cool and stylish design Black leather jacket➕designer half skirt➕short boots Transportation: 🚇Line 1 Qiaocheng East Station Exit A, walk 700 meters Navigate to: Starbucks (Overseas Chinese Town LOFT Store)

Come and take pictures with thousands of white pigeons

This exhibition is really interesting. Zhou Yiwen's solo exhibition made me feel the charm of fairy tales. Walking into the new fairy tale, I seem to have entered a dreamy world. Flocks of white pigeons fly freely, as if in a romantic fairy tale.🕊️ · Wandering among these white pigeons, I feel both dreamy and romantic. Capturing this beautiful moment with a camera is a real pleasure📸 · Looking at these exhibits, I seem to have been brought into a utopian world, which made me forget all my troubles. This weekend's experience is unforgettable, and I hope there will be more such experiences.✨ · 🧸New Fairy Tale: Zhou Yiwen Solo Exhibition 🖼️Exhibition Time September 28, 2023 to January 7, 2024 Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 9 pm (Tickets can be purchased on site or 🐱) ✨Address: Overseas Chinese Town Creative Cultural Park South Area F2 Building Exhibition Hall A Exhibition Outfit Seeing Exhibition RecommendationExhibition New Exhibition Fairy Tale Zhou Yiwen Solo Exhibition Inspirationof Friends Copywriting Exhibition

Ten thousand pigeons have arrived, new exhibition in Shenzhen

It was popular in Shanghai for a long time Now it's finally in Shenzhen New Fairy Tale-ism - Zhou Yiwen Solo Exhibition Overseas Chinese Town Creative Culture Park South Area F2 Building 2023.09.27-2024.01.06

Shenzhen New Exhibition | There are ten thousand pigeons flying towards you

| There are ten thousand pigeons flying towards you. The art exhibition in Overseas Chinese Town is my favorite! Ten thousand pigeons are really amazing~ The moment I walked in, I could only describe it with wow! Taking pictures is really a piece of cake! No matter how you take it, it's beautiful~ ✨Bed covered with cherries🛏✨Injured green horse Always eye-catching color matching! Don't know where to go on the weekend, come here to see the exhibition! 📫Overseas Chinese Town Creative Cultural Park 📍No. 2, Jinxiu North Street, Nanshan District, Shenzhen ⏰From September 28, 2023 to January 7, 2024       Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 9 pm 📍Overseas Chinese Town Creative Cultural Park South Area F2 Building Exhibition Hall A

The new exhibition in Shenzhen shocked me

Shenzhen Overseas Chinese Town Creative Culture Park is a cultural and creative park that integrates exhibitions, performances, entertainment, and shopping. There are many interesting exhibitions and activities worth seeing. Here is the guide to the new exhibition of Overseas Chinese Town Creative Culture Park: 1. Understand the exhibition content: Before going to the Overseas Chinese Town Creative Culture Park, first understand the content currently on display. You can get the latest exhibition information through the official website, social media, or by asking staff, and choose the exhibitions you are interested in. 2. Buy tickets in advance: The exhibitions in the Overseas Chinese Town Creative Culture Park are usually very popular. To avoid queuing and waiting, it is recommended to buy tickets in advance. You can choose to buy tickets on the official website or through third-party platforms. 3. Arrange time reasonably: There are many exhibitions in the Overseas Chinese Town Creative Culture Park. It is recommended to plan your time in advance and arrange the order of visits reasonably. Some exhibitions may require a long time, so be sure to leave enough time to appreciate them. 4. Pay attention to the exhibition time: The opening time of the exhibition may vary, so pay attention to check the opening time to avoid missing the visit. Also leave enough time to avoid missing the last performance or activity. 5. Pay attention to personal belongings: During the visit, take care of your personal belongings, especially valuables. You can choose to carry a small bag or backpack, and do not carry too much luggage. 6. Make a reservation for a guided tour: Some exhibitions or specific time periods may provide guided tour services, which can better understand the content of the exhibition and the story behind it. If you are particularly interested in the content of the exhibition, you can consider making a reservation for a guided tour in advance. 7. Leave time for shopping: There are many creative shops and specialty stores in the Overseas Chinese Town Creative Culture Park, where you can buy some unique souvenirs or gifts. Leave some time to stroll around various shops and choose your favorite items. 8. Taste the special food: During the visit, you can taste some of the special food in the Overseas Chinese Town Creative Culture Park. There are many restaurants and snack stalls here, where you can try local specialties. 9. Check the transportation in advance: Check the route and schedule of public transportation to the Overseas Chinese Town Creative Culture Park in advance to avoid delaying the trip. If you choose to drive by yourself, you should find a suitable parking lot in advance. 10. Pay attention to public order: During the visit, pay attention to personal quality and abide by public order. Respect other visitors and staff, do not touch exhibits or damage facilities at will.

The romance of Shenzhen's new exhibition surrounded by a giant rose waterfall

The giant glacier rose waterfall is so beautiful There is also a giant wool yarn 🧶 that looks so good I couldn't help but take pictures in every corner~ 🧶《New Fairy Taleism: Love Weaving Conference》 📆From now until March 27, 2024 (closed on Mondays) 📍Overseas Chinese Town Creative Cultural Park South Zone F2 Building A Hall

Endless fun at Huaqiao City - A guide to Shenzhen Huaqiao City Creative Culture Park

Shenzhen Huaqiao City Creative Culture Park combines leisure shopping and cultural entertainment, here are a few must-see highlights: DESIGN GALLERY Art Exhibition Hall - The latest art design works are on permanent display. BOOK WORLD Bar - A strong literary atmosphere suitable for leisurely book shopping. Rainbow Chocolate Workshop - Watching the production process makes rainbow chocolate even more delicious. Youyang Beer Garden - Taste local snacks and beers. Street Music Concert - Feel life and music with impromptu performances on weekends. Handicrafts combined with shopping - Choose your own materials to DIY handmade gifts. Come here with a heart of exploration, and you will surely reap endless fun!

Banyan trees never found elsewhere

Shenzhen has many of its hidden giant banyan trees in the city residential or commercial areas, a source of spirit and thoughts #banyantree