The Shenzhen Overseas Chinese Town Tourist Resort is located in Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province. It is one of China's first batch of 5A-rated tourist attractions, one of the first batch of National Civilized Scenic Spots, and a National Cultural Industry Demonstration Park.
Covering an area of 4.8 square kilometers, the resort brings together China's most concentrated cluster of cultural theme parks, cultural theme hotels, and cultural art facilities. It features four large cultural theme parks—Splendid China, China Folk Culture Village, Window of the World, and Happy Valley—as well as more than 20 cultural, entertainment, and leisure supporting facilities, including art museums, art centers, a tourism college, public leisure parks, and various levels of resort hotels.
History and Culture
When Overseas Chinese Town was first established, it set its sights on tourism. While other places were busy constructing buildings, OCT focused on planting trees and grass and improving the surrounding environment. In 1989, OCT launched Splendid China, China's first theme park, in Shenzhen.
In 2003, Shenzhen implemented a "culture-oriented city" strategy. The OCT-LOFT Creative Cultural District, formerly the Eastern Industrial Zone, was gradually transformed from "three-plus-one" trading/manufacturing factory buildings into a LOFT creative industry park. The transformation was completed in 2006, and the Shenzhen OCT-LOFT Creative Cultural Park was officially established.
After years of development, the OCT Group became the only Asian enterprise to rank among the world's top eight tourism groups. It has built a full industrial chain covering cultural tourism, cultural festivals, cultural performances, cultural technology, cultural arts, cultural theme hotels, and cultural product manufacturing.
Major Attractions
Happy Valley
Shenzhen Happy Valley is a new-generation large theme park under the OCT Group, and one of the country's first 5A-rated tourist attractions. It covers a total area of 350,000 square meters with a total investment of RMB 1.5 billion. Combining sea, land, and air amusement experiences, and blending daytime and nighttime entertainment, it features eight themed zones—including Spain Square, Cartoon City, and Adventure Mountain—as well as the fascinating Maya Water Park. It offers over 100 recreational activities suitable for all ages. Many rides are introduced from the United States, the Netherlands, Germany, and other developed countries, including the world's highest-drop "Rapid River" and China's first suspended roller coaster "Snow Mountain Flying Dragon."
Splendid China
Splendid China is currently the world's largest and most content-rich live-action miniature scenic area, covering 450 mu (about 30 hectares). It is divided into two sections: the main attraction area and the comprehensive service area. In the attraction area, nearly 100 scenic spots are arranged roughly according to China's regional map, presenting a microcosm of China's natural scenery and cultural-historical essence. Visitors can experience 5,000 years of Chinese history and travel across the country's magnificent landscapes in a single day. The comprehensive service area draws on the architectural and garden artistry of Suzhou and retains the characteristics of traditional Chinese commercial streets.
Window of the World
Window of the World is dedicated to promoting global culture, bringing together world wonders, historical relics, famous landscapes, and folk song-and-dance performances in one park, creating a wonderful and fascinating world. The scenic area is divided according to the five continents, and together with the World Square, World Sculpture Garden, International Street, and Jurassic Land, it forms a man-made theme park of diverse and exquisite sights. It contains 118 attractions, each freely replicated at different scales, delicate and lifelike.
China Folk Culture Village
China Folk Culture Village is the country's first large-scale cultural tourist attraction that brings together the folk arts, customs, and residential architecture of various ethnic groups. It covers an area of 200,000 square meters. Featuring "twenty-five villages and the customs of fifty-six ethnic groups," visitors can experience the folk cultures and lifestyles of China's ethnic minorities, earning it the reputation of "China's Folk Museum."
Suggested Itineraries：
One-Day Tours
Family Fun Tour: In the morning, head to Happy Valley and let children enjoy gentle rides like the Magic Castle carousel, while adults try thrilling attractions like Snow Eagle. Have lunch in the park, then in the afternoon, go to Splendid China · Folk Culture Village to view miniature landscapes and watch folk performances.
Cultural Exploration Tour: Start the day at Window of the World to see miniature replicas of world-famous buildings. Enjoy international cuisine at noon, then in the afternoon, visit the Tea Valley Resort Park in Eastern OCT to admire the European-style town and other landscapes.
Two-Day Tour
Day 1: Arrive at OCT in the morning and explore Window of the World in depth. In the afternoon, go to Happy Valley for rides and shows. In the evening, dine nearby and experience the nightlife.
Day 2: After breakfast, head to Splendid China · Folk Culture Village. Visit the miniature scenic area in the morning and experience ethnic customs in the afternoon. In the evening, proceed to Eastern OCT, check into a hotel, and enjoy the mountain-and-sea views at Daxia Gorge Ecological Park, with activities like jungle cable cars.
Travel Tips：
Check performance times and ride schedules at each park in advance to plan your order and avoid missing popular shows and attractions.
Some popular rides may have long queues; plan queuing time ahead or use fast-pass services if available.
Choose an itinerary that fits your interests and available time. If time permits, consider multi-park combo tickets or all-inclusive passes for better value.
Wear comfortable shoes for extended walking.
Important Notes：
Observe each park's regulations, such as no smoking and no pets.
Follow staff instructions for safety measures when riding thrill attractions.
Help protect the environment—do not litter or damage facilities and landscapes.
If traveling with children, keep them safe and prevent them from getting lost.
Transportation：
Metro: Shenzhen Metro Line 1 has an OCT Station, providing direct access near the resort. Walk or take a short bus ride from the station to individual parks.
Bus: Multiple bus routes serve the area, including 204, 223, and 328. Choose a route based on your departure point.
Driving: Driving to the resort is convenient, with several parking lots around the parks. Use navigation to your target park. However, traffic can be heavy on holidays and weekends, so plan to leave early to avoid congestion.
Opening Hours：
Opening hours vary among parks within the Shenzhen OCT Tourist Resort. Generally, parks like Happy Valley open around 9:00 AM and close in the evening, with closing times adjusted by season and holidays. Window of the World and Splendid China · Folk Culture Village follow similar schedules. For precise times, please check each park's official announcements before your visit.
Tickets：
Ticket prices differ across the various parks, and multiple ticket types are available for selection.