OCT Loft Creative Culture Park
OCT Loft Creative Culture Park
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Curtis M
8 contributions
Jul 2020
It's a bit of a disappointment to be honest. It is hyped as a creative city hub, but it doesn't live up to the hype. It can get eerily quiet during the weekend evenings, which is quite odd. There are a few quirky coffee shops, bars and restaurants, but compared to other cities, it's a bit of a let down.
Written 11 November 2020
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Leonhkny
Hong Kong, China21,474 contributions
Jul 2023
OCT Loft is Shenzhen's hip cultural space. Highly recommended by Lonely Planet, it is a revamped industrial estate with some funky artworks and creative boutiques. The compound, however, is not quite an interesting place to spend an afternoon. Things sold here are pretty expensive too.
Written 8 July 2023
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KodoDrummer
Buenos Aires, Argentina70,626 contributions
Jan 2019 • Friends
OCT Loft area is a very cool, unique hip area with awesome atmosphere. OCT [Overseas Chinese Town] Loft Creative Culture Park, located in the Nanshan District of Shenzhen, is a very cool area. The area is an area with many great galleries, cafés, restaurants, and lots of things to do.
Written 22 January 2019
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TheOExpress🏴🇭🇰
Hong Kong, China6,041 contributions
Apr 2019 • Friends
Ok, it may not be the most original concept but this area is still enjoyable to visit as it has some great art spaces to view work and lots of boutique-type shops and places to eat and drink. I think it’s now leaning a bit too much towards the latter but still very much worth seeing.
Written 6 April 2019
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Loura Sita
Amsterdam, The Netherlands59 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
Lovely place to visit for a couple of hours. Great atmosphere, many unique galleries/ boutiques. Overall very interesting, inspiring and friendly vibes. Will come back and will recommend! +1 for the awesome coffee places around here too! ❤️
Written 6 April 2019
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Karim R
New York City, NY70 contributions
Mar 2018
i love this area of shenzhen. they are old factory buildings converted into hip galleries, coffee shops, boutiques and i think this is an area worth enjoying for some hours, far more authentic than the commercialism of malls.
Written 29 April 2018
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Wanderer783934
52 contributions
Jul 2019
Again I went at day time . Not much there to look at. I was expecting art and cultural shops but found neither . I can see they are trying to a 798 like Beijing in time but .....
Written 26 August 2019
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chaknee
Beijing, China96 contributions
Jul 2018 • Solo
Lots of art to see here, also good cafes, restaurants, shops. Several large art galleries with free showings. Remember: most galleries closed on Mondays. OCT is on Line 1. Get off at the Qiao Cheng Dong Subway Station, exit A. From there it's about a 10-minute walk. Also nearby is Splendid China Park.
Written 4 July 2018
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Flyer751359
Miami, FL21 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
This is one of my favorite areas in Shenzhen, and I come here often. It used to be an industrial area, but a Chinese businessman who had recently been to San Francisco was inspired by the Californian city to renovate the area. Thus, it was transformed, and is now a cool spot for trendy bars, lovely cafes, art galleries and workshops, shops, street art, and restaurants.
Note - Although there is a metro stop called OCT, it’s actually quicker to get off at Qiaocheng East. The Loft area is about a 5 - 10 minute walk from there. Be sure to visit both sides (one across the street).
Note - Although there is a metro stop called OCT, it’s actually quicker to get off at Qiaocheng East. The Loft area is about a 5 - 10 minute walk from there. Be sure to visit both sides (one across the street).
Written 23 January 2018
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stancheng
38 contributions
Lots of imported designer products and shops. A few local designer shops. Just a commercial arcade in the name of art. well but if u are tired of walking in a normal shopping mall, this shopping place could look special to u.
But for those who come here for art, you would well be disappointed. Totally nothing to do with art.
But for those who come here for art, you would well be disappointed. Totally nothing to do with art.
Written 24 May 2015
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Where is a good hotel to stay in the art area known as OCT Loft?
Written 28 November 2016
What is not commercialized in China haha :)
Written 15 September 2015
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