"Charge! Spring Adventure at OCT East, Oxygen Breathing, Mini Train Ride, and Cute Pet Interaction All Arranged"

Shenzhen OCT East Travel Guide: An Oxygen-Rich Secret Realm in a Mountain-Sea Fairy Tale

Key Highlights

As a national 5A-level ecological tourism demonstration zone, OCT East aims to help urbanites reconnect with nature, combining natural scenery, themed entertainment, and cultural experiences. A spring stroll here offers a blend of lush greenery, blue skies, white clouds, and fresh air, as if stepping into a Studio Ghibli fairy tale world. It’s the perfect weekend escape from the city’s hustle and bustle.

Must-Do Activities Recommended

1. Cloud Sea Cableway

• Experience: Take the cable car slowly up the mountain to enjoy panoramic mountain and sea views. Upon reaching the Cloud Tribe, check in at the 360° Summit Viewing Tower to overlook the magnificent fusion of Yantian Port and the mountain-sea city.

• Tip: It’s best to ride in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid harsh midday light; the soft lighting is perfect for photos.

2. Forest Mini Train

• Route: A 6-kilometer journey through forests, flower seas, and canyons, with picturesque scenery that feels like entering a Studio Ghibli animation.

• Secret Tip: Choose a window seat on the right side; the 4:00 PM light is ideal, with sunlight filtering through leaves creating dappled shadows—perfect for capturing European-style photos.

3. Tea Stream Valley Slow Life

• Interlaken Town: Swiss-style pointed wooden houses, colorful buildings, and fountains make you feel like you’re in a European fairy tale town.

• Four Seasons Flower Fields: Tulips in spring, sunflowers in summer; flowers bloom in different seasons. Wearing light-colored dresses helps create a fresh look in photos.

• Sanzhou Tea Garden: Experience tea picking and making (30 RMB/person), and taste your own brewed oolong tea with a lingering wild mountain flavor.

4. Cute Animal Interaction

• Zoo 2.0: Newly added adorable animals like alpacas, miniature horses, and kangaroos. Stop to interact and feed them—an essential stop for families with children.

Transportation and Parking Guide

• Self-driving: Navigate to "Tea Stream Valley Parking Lot," which has ample spaces divided into regular and accessible zones with a well-organized layout.

• Fees: 10 RMB for the first hour, 15 RMB for 1-3 hours, 20 RMB for 3-6 hours, and 50 RMB for over 12 hours.

• Facilities: Equipped with lighting, anti-slip surfaces, parking guidance systems, and surveillance cameras for safety and convenience.

• Public Transport: Take Metro Line 8 to the terminal station, then a 15-minute taxi ride, or use the shuttle bus from Yantian Road metro exit (10-minute ride).

• Return Reminder: Last bus at 8:30 PM; it’s recommended to leave before 7:30 PM to avoid missing it.

Itinerary Planning

• Two-Hour Highlights:

• 9:00-10:30: Tea Stream Valley entrance → Forest Mini Train (right window seat) → Photo shoot at Interlaken Town.

• 10:30-11:30: Stroll through Four Seasons Flower Fields → Tea picking experience at Sanzhou Tea Garden.

• 11:30-12:00: Ascend via Cloud Sea Cableway → Summit Viewing Tower panoramic view.

• Couple’s Date Upgrade:

• Afternoon add-on: Cloud Valley Hot Springs (28 pools hidden in bamboo forest, including rose and red wine pools emitting fruity aromas; a spa soak melts away fatigue).

• Evening: Wait by Interlaken Lake for the 8:08 PM fireworks show (every Saturday), creating a fully romantic atmosphere.

Avoid Pitfalls Guide

1. Avoid Peak Times: Weekend queues start at 2 hours; arrive before 7:30 AM or visit on weekdays.

2. Sun and Mosquito Protection: Summer is hot; bring sunscreen and sun hats. The mountains have many mosquitoes, so insect repellent is a must.

3. Buy Tickets in Advance: The double-valley combo ticket is 60 RMB cheaper than on-site; night tickets allow entry from 4:00 PM and are very cost-effective.

4. Travel Light: The park has many mountain paths; wear lightweight sports shoes. Popular spots like the glass plank road have no shade, so bring a small fan.

Food Map

• Must-Eat at Daxia Valley: Summit Restaurant’s kiln-roasted chicken (68 RMB, tender to the bone) and Canyon Noodle House’s beef tendon meatball pho (45 RMB, chewy and juicy).

• Hidden Delights in Tea Stream Valley: Swiss-style street cheese fondue (98 RMB/serving, dip bread into melted cheese for an instant European experience).

• Recommended Outside the Park: Turn right 100 meters after exiting the main gate to Hakka King, with large portions of stuffed three treasures (35 RMB) and preserved vegetable pork belly (48 RMB).

Accommodation Recommendations

• Cost-Effective Choice: RV campsite 500 meters outside the park, one RV accommodates 4 people for only 480 RMB, with a private terrace and barbecue grill. Enjoy stargazing on the lawn at night and wake up to birdsong.

• Themed Room Experience: Black Forest Hotel’s forest fairy tale-themed room, with a children’s bed shaped like a treehouse, includes breakfast for two and is a 5-minute walk to Daxia Valley.

Springtime Exclusive Romance: OCT East uses mountains and sea as a backdrop, weaving a healing journey with greenery, flower seas, and fairy tale towns. Whether for oxygen breathing and relaxation, a couple’s date, or a trip with friends, this place lets you briefly escape the noise and recharge with new energy.