Beijing has 798, Shanghai has M50, and Shenzhen has OCT Creative Cultural Park. In the 80s of the last century, it was originally the eastern industrial zone of OCT, but in the 90s, enterprises in the area moved out, and a large area of old factories was idle, so it was transformed into a loft creative industry park by OCT Group. As a result, traces of industry from the 80s can be seen everywhere. The old machines with red paint, the central venues transformed from old factories, and the small shops renovated from old dormitories show the imprint of the times everywhere.
Like 798, OCT Creative Cultural Park can be said to be a must-visit attraction for young people. The strange graffiti on the wall shows its literary atmosphere to people as soon as it comes up. Pristine paths, mossy flower beds, surrounded by greenery. The flower shops, coffee bars, dessert shops, and art jewelry shops along the way, each of which is full of personality, and each one is a unique IP. The most well-known bookstore, Old Paradise, is full of books, and it is difficult to turn around, but it still attracts a steady stream of young people to take pictures and drink coffee. Many big names in the design, animation, and photography industries, as well as various art studios and studios, will regularly hold cultural salons and small concerts here. It has long been more than just a bookstore, but has become a place for literary and artistic youth.
In addition to watching exhibitions and strolling around, the most suitable thing for the Creative Park is to take pictures. Graffiti everywhere, quirky shops, rusty factories, and perfect materials everywhere. Decadent factory style, youth literary style, funny style, Internet celebrity street photography style, you can concave as you want.
In addition, the OCT Creative Cultural Park also has the longest and largest weekend market in the country. Held every two weeks, the market is free for stall owners, open on Saturdays and Sundays, and is always late in the morning, so you can shop for goods even after dinner. When you are tired, you can sit down at any time, have a cup of coffee and eat a dessert, or you may as well find a music restaurant or bar, but the price is generally more expensive, after all, you come here to eat in a mood.
It should be reminded that although it is very artistic, the creative park is not large, and it can be completed in 10 minutes if you don't see the exhibition or visit the store. If you are not a literary youth and do not love photography, you may be disappointed here.
Duration: Half a day
Reference fare: Free
Opening hours: All day
Tips: Bring mosquito repellent and sunscreen in summer.
