Located in Shenzhen and covering nearly 9 square kilometers, Overseas Chinese Town East (OCT East, 东部华侨城) is China’s first large-scale national ecological tourism demonstration area. It combines various themes such as leisure, tourism, outdoor activities, environmental education, and eco-adventure, offering a well-rounded experience for visitors. The resort consists of three main themed zones: Knight Valley Ecological Park, Tea Stream Valley Leisure Park, and Cloud Sea Valley Sports Park, highlighting harmony between humans and nature.
OCT East also hosts a variety of cultural performances like Tian Chan, Tian Ji, Tian Yin, and Tian Lai. Throughout the year, seasonal events such as the Mountain Tea Harvest Festival, Song of Mountains and Sea Festival, International Tea Art Festival, and Mountain Prayer Festival bring vibrant experiences to visitors. These activities make OCT East a dynamic and diverse destination for all ages.
Table of Contents
- Basic Information
- Location and Transportation
- Highlights of Overseas Chinese Town East
- Vlog about Overseas Chinese Town East
Basic Information
| Estimated Length of Tour | 1 day |
| Ticket Price | Tea Stream Valley: Free Knight Valley: 200 RMB |
| Opening Hours | 9.30 – 18.00; Last admission: 17.00 |
| Telephone Number | 0086-0755-25032247 0086-0755-88889888 |
Location and Transportation
Overseas Chinese Town East (OCT East) is located in Dameisha, Yantian District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province. To get there, you can choose one of the following ways:
Bus: Take bus 308, B691, B859, J21, M191, M196, M362, or M380 and get off at Overseas Chinese Town East Stop (东部华侨城站).
Metro: The closest metro station to the OCT East is Dameisha (大梅沙) on line 2. After getting out of the station from Exit C, walk about 1 kilometers to the northeast to reach the attraction.
Highlights of Overseas Chinese Town East
Tea Stream Valley Resort Park
Tea Stream Valley Resort Park showcases a lush, vibrant world, blending Eastern and Western cultures in a relaxing holiday atmosphere. It embodies the concept of leisure tourism and features attractions such as Interlaken, Wetland Garden, Sanzhou Tea Garden, Tea Town, and recreational facilities like a water golf driving range, a retractable-roof tennis hall, and OCT East Grand Theater. Visitors can admire European architecture in Interlaken, enjoy vast flower fields in Wetland Garden, explore the ancient charm of Tea Town, stroll through tea plantations in Sanzhou Tea Garden, sip tea, and breathe in fresh air.
Knight Valley Ecological Park
Knight Valley Ecological Park centers around the theme of “Man and Nature,” combining a mountainous nature park with an urban theme park. It seamlessly integrates natural scenery, ecological concepts, entertainment, and educational experiences. The park includes five main themed zones: Water Park, Fjord Forest, Haifeng Town, Ecological Canyon, and Cloud Sea Highland. This nature-inspired theme park offers a magical experience for visitors. It is recommended to take the jungle cable car to Cloud Sea Highland first, which is the highlight of Knight Valley. From the 110-meter-tall Eye of Nature observation tower and the all-glass “Summit Adventure” skywalk that extends beyond the cliff, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of OCT East.
Interlaken Town
Interlaken Town is inspired by the architectural style of Switzerland’s Interlaken at the foot of the Alps. It blends European mountain architecture with beautiful natural landscapes, creating a fairy-tale-like mountain village. The town features themed streets, an old forest train, elegant resort hotels, Interlaken Hot Springs, OCT East Grand Theater, a water golf range, and a tennis hall. Visitors can immerse themselves in the charm of European architecture and enjoy a peaceful escape in this picturesque setting.
Haifeng Town
Haifeng Town is an American-style village centered around wine culture, evoking the atmosphere of California’s Napa Valley in the 19th century. The rustic buildings combine wood and brick, with copper sculptures depicting the process of grape harvesting and winemaking. Major attractions include the Sky Dome, Haifeng Palace, Wine Experience Pavilion, Craft Beer House, Lakeside Food Gallery, and the Town Inn, offering visitors a charming retreat to experience wine culture and enjoy gourmet cuisine by the lake.
Tea Town
Tea Town is a hub for tea culture appreciation and a relaxing area for visitors. It offers a variety of tea-related experiences, including tea meals, tea snacks, local dishes, tea performances, and tea-infused drinks, allowing visitors to explore the depth of tea and Zen culture. At the tea art workshop, tea wine bar, and pottery workshop, guests can also enjoy hands-on activities like tea picking, tea making, and pottery crafting, making it an engaging destination for those interested in traditional Chinese tea culture.
