The Ultimate Guide to Shenzhen OCT East: Insider Tips for an Unforgettable Adventure!

Shenzhen OCT East

Nestled in the picturesque Meisha Bay of Shenzhen, OCT East boasts a prime location with the golden coast of Dameisha Beach at its doorstep and the lush Wutong Mountains as its backdrop, offering a unique combination of coastal and mountainous tourism resources.

Meticulously crafted by the OCT Group, OCT East is a large-scale comprehensive national eco-tourism demonstration zone that integrates leisure vacations, sightseeing tours, outdoor sports, and science education.

With a rich array of attractions, including theme parks, tourism, themed hotels, wellness spas, mountain golf courses, and Tianlu real estate, OCT East allows visitors to indulge in a carefree getaway and find their true selves amidst the bustling world.

So, how should you explore the national-level tourist resort of OCT East in Shenzhen? Let Little Qiao take you on a leisurely tour and check-in adventure!

  • Daxia Valley Opening Hours: 10:00—18:00
  • Daxia Valley Admission Time: 10:00—17:00
  • Forest Train Opening Hours: 10:00—17:00
  • Navigation Address: Daxia Valley Parking Lot, OCT East, Dameisha, Yantian District, Shenzhen
  • Customer Service Center Phone: 0755-8888 9888

Zone 1: Fjord Forest

Attractions: Earth Goddess, Plateau Garden, Fjord Plank Road, Daxia Valley Waterfall

🕐 Approximately 20-30 minutes

Route Options:

  1. Earth Goddess → Escalator → Daxia Valley Waterfall (Easy)
  2. Earth Goddess → Fjord Plank Road → Daxia Valley Waterfall (Fun)
  3. Earth Goddess → Plateau Garden → Daxia Valley Waterfall (Leisurely)

Earth Goddess

Recommendation ★★★

Located in the center of the plaza, the Earth Goddess statue represents the concept of low-carbon environmental protection. As the first stop of the tour, visitors often take their group photos here.


Plateau Garden

Recommendation ★★★

Consisting of seven triangular flower beds, each area features different seasonal blooms and is equipped with 6 sets of escalators throughout.


Fjord Plank Road

Recommendation ★★★★

Stretching 600 meters with 247 steps in total, the plank road includes 108 steps made of imported Finnish wood, leading directly to the waterfall observation deck.


Daxia Valley Waterfall

Recommendation ★★★★★

The Daxia Valley Waterfall is 300 meters wide, with a terrain height difference of 70 meters and a water drop of 42 meters, making for a spectacular sight.


Zone 2: Heyfield (Small Town)

Attractions: Heyfield Street, Passion Heyfield (Performance), Rapid River Rafting

🕐 Approximately 20-40 minutes


Heyfield Street

Recommendation ★★★★

The street is covered by a 130-meter-long and 18-meter-wide LED sky canopy, which employs a three-dimensional surround sound system. Combined with different electronic visual content, it offers visitors a unique sensory experience.


Passion Heyfield

Recommendation ★★★

Performance Times: 10:30, 12:30, 15:00, 16:30
Performance Duration: Approximately 20 minutes per show
Performance Content: Bicycle stunts, saxophone solos, singer solos, erhu performances, clown interactions, etc.


Rapid River Rafting

Recommendation ★★★★★

Boarding a 20-seat fiberglass boat, riders plunge down a 26-meter-high track at high speed, guaranteeing an exhilarating experience for thrill-seekers.


Zone 3: Fun Land

Attractions: Jungle Shuttle, Dry Vineyard, Children’s Bouncing Car, Sea Storm, Disco, Fury Strike Live CS, Xia Ke Competition, Jungle Cable Car Line 1

🕐 Approximately 70-100 minutes


Jungle Shuttle

Recommendation ★★★★

With a total length of 880 meters and a capacity of 2 people per car, the Jungle Shuttle combines speed and impact, allowing visitors to fully experience the endless fun of navigating through the jungle.

Note: Riders must be over 1.4 meters tall; those between 1.1 and 1.4 meters must be accompanied by a guardian.


Dry Vineyard

Recommendation ★★★

Also known as the Fire Brigade, Dry Vineyard is a game that simulates the scenario of executing fire brigade tasks, suitable for children.


Children’s Bouncing Car

Recommendation ★★★★

Suitable for children, the equipment rotates at a uniform speed once activated, and the small cars can also bounce up and down, providing endless entertainment.

Note: Children under 1.2 meters tall must be accompanied by a guardian.


Sea Storm

Recommendation ★★★★

With a rotating speed of 9.5 revolutions per minute, the circular track features 4 wave peaks and troughs, giving visitors the feeling of being amidst ocean waves.

Note: Riders must be over 1.4 meters tall.


Disco

Recommendation ★★★★★

A high-speed skateboarding experience on a U-shaped track, Disco combines rotation and weightlessness, offering an exhilarating sensory thrill that leaves people overjoyed.

Note: Riders must be over 1.4 meters tall.


Fury Strike Live CS

Recommendation ★★★

Located on the second floor of Fun Land, Fury Strike Live CS is a gun battle game that uses lasers instead of live ammunition.


Xia Ke Competition

Recommendation ★★★

Combining 4D movies and motion games, the story revolves around the little panda Abu and the flamingo Lieyan, who embark on a series of thrilling adventures to rescue their companions. With multi-player team PK and an engaging plot, it creates an immersive experience and a unique entertainment offering.


Jungle Cable Car Line 1

Recommendation ★★★★

Spanning 1,360 meters, the cable car operates with double cabins, shuttling through the mountains while offering a panoramic view of Dameisha Beach.


Zone 4: Phoenix Valley

Attractions: Flamingos, Pet Park, Bird Art Performance, Red Pandas

🕐 Approximately 30-60 minutes


Flamingos

Recommendation ★★★★

Similar in size to cranes, flamingos are covered in pure white feathers with a reddish tinge, while their coverts are deep red, creating a stunning contrast of colors.


Pet Park

Recommendation ★★★

Get up close and personal with precious century-old turtles, pristine white ducks, and adorable piglets. Feed and take photos with these cute animals for an unforgettable experience.


Bird Art Performance

Recommendation ★★★★

Performance Times:
11:00, 13:00, 14:30, 16:30
Performance Duration:
Approximately 20 minutes per show
Performance Content:
Watch parrots ride bicycles, solve math problems, lift dumbbells, dance, and mimic human speech.


Red Pandas

Recommendation ★★★★★

Resembling cats but larger in size, red pandas have a reddish-brown coat covering their entire body. They have round faces with shorter snouts and white markings on their cheeks. These adorable creatures enjoy eating bamboo leaves.


Zone 5: Adventure Canyon

Attractions: Wooden Roller Coaster, Journey to the Center of the Earth, Phantom Hurricane, Hurricane Rescue, Mountain and Sea Magical Realm, Deep Sea Exploration, Cloud Sea Cable Car

🕐 Approximately 100-200 minutes


Wooden Roller Coaster

Recommendation ★★★★★

This wooden roller coaster offers a 90-degree tilting and rotating effect, allowing visitors to fully experience the exhilarating sensation of lightning-fast speeds and heart-pounding excitement.

Note: Riders must be between 1.3 and 1.9 meters tall. Children between 1.3 and 1.4 meters tall must be accompanied by a guardian.


Journey to the Center of the Earth

Recommendation ★★★★

Led by the exploration expert Axel, visitors will enter the center of the Earth through a space-time gate, discovering the beautiful inner world and embarking on a thrilling adventure.

Note: Riders must be between 1.0 and 1.9 meters tall. Children between 1.0 and 1.2 meters tall must be accompanied by an adult.


Phantom Hurricane

Recommendation ★★★★

Combining special effects, sound, light, and electricity technology with 3D films, Phantom Hurricane simulates the adventure of a roller coaster ride. The seat’s simulated impact provides a unique and thrilling experience.

Note: Riders must be over 1.1 meters tall.


Hurricane Rescue

Recommendation ★★★★

Spanning 200 meters, each boat can accommodate 4 people and runs at a speed of 1.5 meters per second, allowing visitors to fully enjoy the endless fun of hurricane rescue.

Note: Riders must be over 1.1 meters tall. Children between 1.1 and 1.3 meters tall must be accompanied by an adult.


Mountain and Sea Magical Realm

Recommendation ★★★★★

Performance Times:
11:30, 14:30, 16:00

Performance Introduction:
A large-scale magical reality show that incorporates explosions, fireworks, sound and light effects, water skiing, aerial stunts, and other stunning audiovisual performances.


Deep Sea Exploration

Recommendation ★★★★★

Featuring a “surrounding dome + suspended motion seats,” Deep Sea Exploration showcases underwater wonders, marine life, and underwater cities, providing visitors with a brand-new dynamic experience.

Note: Riders must be over 1.2 meters tall.


Cloud Sea Cable Car

Recommendation ★★★★★

Spanning 1,089 meters, the cable car travels between Daxia Valley and Cloud Tribe. Visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Dameisha from high above the mountains and sea.


Zone 6: Cloud Tribe

Attractions: Cloud Walk, Reaching the Peak, Observation Tower, Cloud Tribe Square

🕐 Approximately 30-40 minutes


Cloud Walk

Recommendation ★★★★★

An elevated walkway that crosses the mountains, allowing visitors to stroll as if walking in the clouds while taking in the breathtaking 360-degree view of the mountains and sea.


Reaching the Peak

Recommendation ★★★★★

A fully transparent glass extension that reaches out from the cliff, with a deep abyss beneath your feet and clouds drifting by your side, giving visitors an experience that is nothing short of heart-stopping.


Observation Tower

Recommendation ★★★★★

Standing at 110 meters tall and rising from the 480-meter-high peak straight into the clouds, the observation tower offers visitors a 360-degree panoramic view of the magnificent mountains and sea.


Cloud Tribe Square

Recommendation ★★★★

The square is surrounded by the cultural atmosphere of Mayan tribal totems, allowing visitors to enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the Dameisha Bay scenery.


Forest Zone: Mountain and Sea Sightseeing

Attractions: Cable Car Line 2, Forest Train

🕐 Approximately 40-60 minutes


Jungle Cable Car Line 2

Recommendation ★★★★★

Spanning 515 meters and featuring an open-air design, the cable car weaves through the mountains and forests, accommodating up to 54 passengers.


Forest Train

Recommendation ★★★★★★

The forest train runs along a 5,200-meter route, traversing jungles, canyons, and mountains. Feel the mountain breeze and gentle sunshine as you forget your worries amidst the stunning scenery of lakes and mountains. This unique ecological journey transports you to the fairytale world of Hayao Miyazaki.


Water Park (Open in Summer)

Featuring large bowls, U-shaped slides, surfing, a children’s water play area, and a wave pool, this water world caters to the needs of families with children. The reality show “Challenge League” has also filmed extensively here, making it one of the most popular destinations in the scenic area during summer vacations.


Interlaken Hotel

Whether you choose a lake view suite, a poolside villa, a townhouse, an Interlaken apartment, or a castle, you will experience the romance of the mountains and sea in elegance and nobility. Staying here will transport you to Switzerland in just one second!


Wellness Spa

The European-style outdoor mountain spa ingeniously integrates seven wellness zones and seven functional zones, providing a perfect blend of relaxation and rejuvenation.


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