Shenzhen's Wizard of Oz: A Must-Visit for Those Feeling Low on Energy
by OCTAVIA BRIGGS
Oct 20, 2025
Who says Shenzhen is just a concrete jungle? In Qianhai, Shenzhen, I discovered a real-life "Wizard of Oz" 🌳
The greenery here is deeply ingrained, with 1000% green coverage, truly a "city lung."
Must-visit Highlights
1️⃣ Urban Oasis
Walls covered with green plants on white buildings, vine-covered courtyards, and by Wutong Lake—perfect for capturing forest-style photos;
📷 Photo spots: BLLB Book Café’s green plant window view, looking up at the courtyard of Building 8, ecological swimming pool with live fish and shrimp.
2️⃣ Cozy Spaces 🪿
Lakeside Tea Room: Enjoy tea and vegetarian food by the lake while watching ducklings play;
☕️ Book Café: Floor-to-ceiling windows surrounded by greenery, perfect for reading or daydreaming.
📸 Photo Tips
✔️ Outfit suggestions: white long dress or linen forest style, paired with a straw bag or book props;
✔️ Best photo scenes:
1️⃣ Overhead shot of reflections in front of Wutong Lake (best light around 4 PM);
2️⃣ Side profile "pretending to read" by the window at BLLB Café;
3️⃣ Splashing water shots by the ecological pool.
Wutong Village, next to Yifang City, Bao’an District
🚇 10-minute walk from Bao’an Center Station Exit F on Metro Lines 1/5 / 8-minute walk from Baohua Station Exit B2
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