Nature's Creation—A Three-Dimensional Painting of Mountains, Seas, Forests, and Springs
The defining feature of OCT East is its unique combination of mountain and sea views in eastern Shenzhen.
- The sea of clouds over the tea plantations of Sanzhoutian:
The heart of Tea Valley lies the undulating Sanzhoutian Tea Plantation. Enveloped in mist year-round, the verdant tea fields create graceful curves. Traveling through the forest by miniature train is like stepping into a refreshing pastoral painting. In the early morning or after rain, magnificent seas of clouds often appear, with mountains and European-style towns appearing and disappearing in the clouds, creating a scene of ethereal beauty.
- The coastal mountains of the Grand Canyon:
Grand Canyon is nestled against green mountains and faces Dapeng Bay. From the "Peak of Success" viewing platform or the "Sea of Clouds Cableway," you can simultaneously overlook the thrilling facilities of the canyon and the distant blue sea, taking in the spectacular scenery of mountains, sea, and city. This is a unique viewing perspective in Shenzhen.
- The dynamism of wetlands and waterfalls:
In the Tea Valley Wetland Garden, water lilies, lotus flowers, and various aquatic plants form a tranquil ecosystem, making it a great place for birdwatching and photography. Meanwhile, the Grand Canyon utilizes the mountain's terrain to create multi-tiered artificial waterfalls and streams; the roaring water and lush vegetation together create a cool valley atmosphere.
Humanistic craftsmanship – a dreamlike scene with a cross-cultural theme
The architecture and landscape here are artistic creations that blend world cultures with Eastern culture, nestled between mountains and sea.
Interlaken (Tea Valley): A charming Swiss-style town. Its vibrant European architecture, tranquil lakeside, elegant covered bridges, and floating white swans create an atmosphere of ultimate romance and relaxation, making it a popular location for wedding photos and portraits.
- Chaweng Ancient Town (Tea Valley): Separated from Interlaken by a river, it offers a completely different Chinese pastoral experience. With its blue bricks and gray tiles, and the fragrant aroma of tea houses, you can experience the entire process of tea picking, tea making, and tea tasting, and feel the profoundness of Chinese tea culture.
- Haifeld Town (Grand Canyon): A California-style neighborhood themed around wine culture. The street is lined with European-style buildings, often features street performances, and ends at a giant canopy where audiovisual extravaganzas are staged regularly.
- Dahua Xing Temple: A Buddhist temple located on "Guanyin Sitting on a Lotus" Mountain. Its golden "Free and Easy Guanyin" statue shines brightly in the sunlight. The temple is simple and solemn, providing a spiritual sanctuary in the bustling resort area, and also symbolizing the profound heritage of Eastern culture.
Photography Tips:
Best vantage points: The Yunhai Cableway cabin is a mobile viewing platform for capturing panoramic views of the mountains and sea; the shores of Interlaken Lake offer opportunities to photograph complete European-style architecture and its reflection in the lake; and the square in front of Dahua Xing Temple provides a view of the Guanyin statue and distant mountains.
Golden hours: At sunrise, photograph the sea of clouds over the tea mountains in Tea Valley; at sunset, photograph the golden sunset spreading across the mountains and sea from the "Peak of Perfection" at Grand Canyon or from the cable car.
Unique Experience: The Interlaken and Heifetz towns are illuminated at night, making it a great time to capture night scenes and colorful themes.
