Shenzhen Culture & Creative Route

Since the launch of Just Shenzhen's first citywide Discovery Route in March 2019, we have been trying to dive into a series of specific topics that can further present Shenzhen as a vivid and fascinating city for everyone.And the first of those themes we have chosen to focus on is Shenzhen's culture and arts industry.

In fact, besides its technological and economic development, Shenzhen has gradually begun to be known as a "Design City" and be recognized for its booming "Culture and Creative" scene by its residents, overseas compatriots and international friends.

The bilingual Discovery Route featuring "Culture and Creativity" is designed to educate the public about the development of Shenzhen's culture and arts industry. Participants following this route can learn more about Shenzhen in a fun and innovative manner. This Discovery Route is designed to enhance a sense of belonging to the city, while increasing attention on Shenzhen's rapidly expanding "Culture and Creativity" landscape.

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Culture & Creative Route

Sea World Culture and Arts Center

Sea World Culture and Arts Center, located in Shekou Sea World - an expatriate hub in Shenzhen, features several top-class exhibition halls for culture and arts and aims to be the next visionary site for the spreading of arts and culture globally.

No.1187, Wanghai Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen

Take Exit A of the Sea World Metro Station,then walk for 5 minutes towards the cruise ship

Sea World South Bus Station, Routes 22, 79, 80

Raindrops Cafe: 2nd floor, Sea World Coastal Commercial Center, Taizi Road, Shekou

Japanese Restaurant & Bar "Dragon": No.9 Xinghua Road Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen

Deck Restaurant: No. 4, Minghua Cruise Ship 4th floor, Minghua Cruise Ship, Sea World, Taizi Road, Shekou Industrial Zone, Nanshan District, Shenzhen

Statue of Goddess Nüwa: Spirit of Shekou

Sea World: Shekou landmark

Coastal Promenade: Sunset sunrise viewing site

G&G Creative Park

A design experiential and industrial creative center focusing on the exploration of new lifestyles, the G&G Creative Community is a creative destination and content incubator driven by a shared economy. The many new commercial arts initiatives the community has kickstarted include: ing Market, ING Creative Space, ing Street, Crazy Grass Festival, Creative Forum, etc.

G38, No.9 Liyuan Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen

Take Line 2 to Shuiwan Metro Station, then walk for 5 minutes to the north

Nanbo Dasha Bus Station, Route M409

Food Space, G&G Community West Side: No.9 Liyuan Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen

B+Cafe: No.1057 Technology Building, Nanhai Avenue, Nanshan District, Shenzhen

Huayang Restaurant: Ground Floor, Huayang Hotel, 14 Shuiwan Road, Nanshan

G&G Creative Community: Food space and creative cultural specialty shops in container structures

QC 101 Community: Food space, and music events hosted from time to time

OCT Art and Design Gallery

OCT Art and Design Gallery is the country's ﬁrst design-themed art museum, with an exterior shaped like a beehive. Along with the He Xiangning Art Museum and the OCT Contemporary Art Terminal, it forms part of the "Art Triangle" in the Overseas Chinese Town. The museum also houses an Art Salon - a comprehensive engagement platform for art lovers.

No.9009 Shennan Avenue, Nanshan District, Shenzhen

Take Line 1, then go to Exit C of Huaqiaocheng Metro Station

He Xiangning Art Museum Bus Station, Routes 21, 26, 32, 101, 113, 204, 222, 223, 234, 338, 369, M123, M132, M183, M398, M433, M487, M488, N4, N6

Huashan Chinese Restaurant: L Floor, InterContinental Shenzhen, 9009 Shennan Avenue

Hongzhuanfang Village Restaurant: No.102 Sea View Food Street, Overseas Chinese Town, Nanshan District, Shenzhen

Tingyue (Zhejiang cuisine): No.2 Xinglong Street, Overseas Chinese Town,Nanshan District, Shenzhen

He Xiangning Art Museum: Cultural landmark in the area

Hua Art Museum: Cultural landmarks in the area

Hexiangning Art Museum

Located in the Overseas Chinese Town in Shenzhen, the museum first opened its doors on April 18, 1997. With the inscription of its name handwritten by Jiang Zeming, it is the first national art museum named after an individual. A prestigious institution in Chinese art, academia and for society at large, the museum is extending its influence to the global stage.

No.9013 Shennan Avenue, Nanshan District, Shenzhen

Take Line 1, then go to Exit C of Huaqiaocheng Metro Station

He Xiangning Art Museum Bus Station, Routes 21, 26, 32, 101, 113, 204, 222, 223, 234, 338, 369, M123, M132, M183, M398, M433, M487, M488, N4, N6

Huashan Chinese Restaurant: L Floor, InterContinental Shenzhen, 9009 Shennan Avenue

Hongzhuanfang Village Restaurant: No.102 Sea View Food Street, Overseas Chinese Town, Nanshan District, Shenzhen

Tingyue (Zhejiang cuisine): No.2 Xinglong Street, Overseas Chinese Town, Nanshan District, Shenzhen

He Xiangning Art Museum: Cultural landmark in the area

Hua Art Museum: Cultural landmarks in the area

Mixc World

Located in the Nanshan District of Shenzhen, Mixc World integrates cafes, food and shopping into one, incorporating innovative, cultural and humanities-related, fashion, art, and social elements. Oﬀering an "all-new leisurely urban creative space", the mall has become a popular hit for social media inﬂuencers.

Intersection of Shennan Avenue and Shahe West Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen

Take Metro Line 1, then go to Exit A of Gaoxinyuan Metro Station

Dachong (2) Bus Station, Routes 19, 21, 42, 45, 70, 72, 79, 101, 113,204, 223, 234, B683, M109, M388, M398, M448

Chen Pengpeng Duck Rice Shop: B134, Mixc World, Nanshan District, Shenzhen

Banyan Tree Restaurant: SL186, Mixc World, Nanshan District, Shenzhen

Xinghuatang Shanxi Cuisine: B134, Mixc World, Nanshan District, Shenzhen

Bubblecoat Elephant: Represented art installation

SeeSaw Coffee: Popular cafe

The eslite spectrum: Specialty bookstore + creative merchandise

Various hipster brand stores

Gaobei 16 Creative Park "Block Sixteen"

Block Sixteen is a creative park located at 16 Gaoxin North 6th Road, Shenzhen High-Tech Park, hence its name. The park explores and creates prototype street zones for lifestyles of the future, with a focus on the cultural, creative and technological industries. Arts and entertainment events such as concerts, forums and book clubs are frequently held in the park.

No.16 Gaoxin North 6th Road Shenzhen High-Tech Park

Exit the Shenzhen University Metro Station, walk for 1.5 kilometers to the north Or reach Exit B of the Gaoxin Park, then walk further for 2 kilometers to the north

Keyuan Beihuan interchange (2) Bus station,Routes 36, 81, 236, 316, 334, 339, B607, E9, M109, M243, M299, M429, M474, M539

The park features the "Xiangyu" music hotpot restaurant, the "Ganqishi" Baozi restaurant, "Miss Honey" afternoon tea, "Xishi" Handmade Toast Master, SE Bread & Tea, and Chuen Tsui Sichuan Spicy Skewers. Address: No.2-3, Xinxi Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen

Block Sixteen Containers: Ideal place for photography

Creative Space: creative cultural events hosted from time to time

OCT LOFT

OCT-LOFT takes its name from the reconstruction of factory buildings. Combining creativity, design and art, the park is shaping up to be a landmark structure in Shenzhen and a new open community for cultural industries, serving as a hub for arts events and Shenzhen's hipsters.

No.2 Jinxiu North Street, Nanshan District

Exit A of the Qiaocheng East Metro Station

Qiaocheng East Metro Bus Station, Routes 21, 26, 32, 79, 338, 369, M123, M132, M398, M487, M488

Lu Patisserie: 1D, Building 1, Enping Street, OCT-LOFT, Nanshan District, Shenzhen

My Noodle: F1-105A, OCT-LOFT, Nanshan District, Shenzhen

Yi Zhou (porridge): Building F3, OCT-LOFT, Nanshan District, Shenzhen

Old Heaven Books: Local cultural space

B10 Live: Hosts arts events

T Street: Display shop for cultural and creative productsl

Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning

The Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning was designed By "deconstructivism pioneer" Coop Himmelb(l)au. As the new landmark for culture and arts in Shenzhen's Futian District, the museum functions both as a site of cultural exchange and architectural exhibition under the same surface.

No.184 Fuzhong Road, Lianhua Avenue, Futian District, Shenzhen

Civic center Bus Station, Routes 38, 60, 107, 236, 398,E28, M123, M262, M390, N9, and Peak-Time Express Route 28

Cloud Sculpture Cafe: Located in the Cloud Sculpture of the Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning

Grey Wolf Restaurant: Elevator entrance, 5, 1st floor, Central Book City South Zone, Fuzhong 1st Road, Futian District

J-House: 1st floor, Central Book City South Zone, 2014 Fuzhong 1st Road, Futian District

Guan Shanyue Art Museum: Cultural landmark in the area

Shenzen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning: Cultural landmark in the area

Shenzhen Concert Hall and Central Book City: Cultural landmark in the area

Lotus Hill: A desirable location overlooking Futian District, hosting the Glades Music Festival regularly

Shenzhen Museum: Features the development history of Shenzhen

Shum Yip Upperhills

Located in the center of Futian District and surrounded by three major central parks, it is connected to the Lotus Hill and Bijiashan Park by the scenery bridge. Shum Yip Upperhills is a leader in the concept of "high-end quality living", focusing on creative design, product innovation and quality concepts. The LOFT town on the third floor of Shum Yip Upperhills is a favorite for social media influencers.

North-west of the intersection of Huanggang Road and Sungang West Road, Futian District Central North, Shenzhen

Take the Metro to the Lianhuacun Metro Station on Line 3, exit the Metro station and walk for 1.5 kilometers to the north

Lianhua Yicun Bus Station, Routes 11, 12, 58, 79, 102, 104, 213 323, 363, 365, 398, M169, M391, M392, M454, M500, M511

Wuu's Hong Kong Cuisine: Shop No. T3083, 3rd floor, Shum Yip Upperhills Town, Futian District

Jingshengyu Tea Shop: Shop No. T3075, 3rd floor, Shum Yip Upperhills Town, Futian District

Longxi Hotpot: T3091, Building 9, Shum Yip Upperhills Commercial Complex, Futian District

LOFT Town: Creative cultural shops such as Benlai bookstore and We Gallery

CEEC: Display shop for high-tech products

Guan Shanyue Art Museum

Guan Shanyue Art Museum is a national public welfare cultural organization named after the famous Chinese painter Guan Shanyue. As an important platform for international artistic dialogue and exchange, the museum has hosted close to 100 international art events and exhibitions.

No.6026 Hongli Road, Futian District, Shenzhen

Take the Metro to the Shaonian Gong Station, go to the F2 exit, and walk for 370 meters to the east

Guan Shanyue Art Museum (1) Bus Station, Routes 34, 322, 398, M105, M173,M183, M262, M459, M488, M511, Peak-Time Route 123, and Peak-Time Express Route 18Guan Shanyue Art Museum (2) Bus Station, Routes 10, 14, 64, 108, 111, 215, M555 and Main Station Express Route M555

Tianzi Vegetarian Restaurant: 1st floor of Guan Shanyue Art Museum, Futian District

Guanshe Visual Art Restaurant: 2nd floor of Guan Shanyue Art Museum, Futian District

J-House: 1st floor, Central Book City South Zone, 2014 Fuzhong 1st Road, Futian District

Guan Shanyue Art Museum: Cultural landmark in the area

Shenzen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning: Cultural landmark in the area

Shenzhen Concert Hall and Central Book City: Cultural landmark in the area

Lotus Hill: A desirable location overlooking Futian District, hosting the Glades Music Festival regularly

Shenzhen Museum: Features the development history of Shenzhen

Shenzhen Grand Theater

Built in 1984, the Shenzhen Grand Theater was the ﬁrst construction in China that introduced a stage design shaped after the character "pin" and was built using advanced mechanical equipment from abroad. It has since become the progressive symbol for modern theater architecture in China, marking the beginning of the "Era of the Grand Theater".

No.5018 Shennan East Road Luohu District, Shenzhen

Line 1, Da Juyuan Metro Station

Da Juyuan Bus Station, Routes 7, 23, 62, 63, 377, M152, M360

Yuanshao Jiuchang (Japanese charcoal roast): F1, Kingkey Banner Center, KK Mall, No.5016 Shennan East Road, Luohu District

Xi Mian Tang: F1, Kingkey Banner Center, KK Mall, No.5016 Shennan East Road, Luohu District

Fishing Boat No. 79 Seafood-Themed Restaurant: No.1002-2 Hongling Middle Road, Luohu District, Shenzhen

Grand Theater: Cultural landmark in the area

KK100: Second tallest building in Shenzhen

KK Mall: For leisure, entertainment and shopping

Dafen Oil Painting Village

The oil painting industry of Dafen Village traces its roots back to 1989. Today's Dafen Village is the biggest production and trading base for commercial oil painting in the country, and an important oil painting distribution center in the world. It is a creative cultural industry area that is most representative of Shenzhen, and attracts a large number of visitors.

Dafen Oil Painting Village is located at the intersection of Shenhui Highway and Busha Highway, Shenzhen

Line 3, Dafen Metro Station

Dafen Metro Bus Station, Routes 8, 322, 357, 366, 977, M172, M227, M239, M358, M485, M511

Yehui Four Seasons Music Restaurant: 2rd floor, Xinhe Shopping Plaza, Longgang Avenue, Longgang District

Sunrise Art Center Cafe: 47, Laowei, Dafen, Buji, Longgang District

Guan County Laoma Claypot and Skewers: Entrance of Fuwen Industrial Park, 217 Busha Road, Longgang District

Dafen Oil Painting Street: Oil painting distribution center

Dafen Art Museum: Integrates oil painting exhibitions, academic exchanges, and leisure and tourism

Shangwei Art Village

Shangwei Art Village is an urban village cultural project with a government-built platform serving as a performance space for traditional opera artists. It was transformed from an old dilapidated and rubbish-filled village that was unsuitable for living into an ecological base for the arts that blends artistic reinvention with environmental management.

Shangwei Road, Zhangkengjing Community Guanhu Street, Longhua District, Shenzhen

Zhangkengjing Park Bus Station, Route M578

Xin Ji Chaoshan Claypot Porridge: No.32 Baoye Road,Longhua District, Shenzhen

Zhangkengjing Farmhouse Cooking: Shangwei Road, Longhua District, Shenzhen

Jiawei Food Court: No.54-1 Baoye Road, Longhua District, Shenzhen

The "Flower Sea" and ancient buildings in Shangwei Art Village

Shangwei Museum of Contemporary Art

Guanlan Original Industry Base for Printmaking

Guanlan is the hometown of China's first-generation printmaking artist Chen Yanqiao. Converted from a 300-year-old Hakka village, the Guanlan Original Industry Base for Printmaking is an ideal and peaceful place much-loved by artists, which combines print art creation, printmaking, and print art exhibition, collection, exchange, research, training and market development into one.

No.169 Yuxin Road, Longhua District, Shenzhen

Banhua Jidi Bus Station, Routes 312, M285, M288

Home Cuisine at Printmaking Workshop: 163 Yuxin Road, Dashuitian Community, Guanlan, Longhua District, Shenzhen

Hong Kong Fish Balls and Milk Tea: 50 meters east of the intersection of Xingye Road and Yuxin Road, Longhua District,Shenzhen

Cheers Wine Cellars - Taiwanese Cuisine: 18 Qiushui Alley, Longhua District, Shenzhen

China Print Art Museum

International Artist Village

Printmaking Workshop and Art Tribes

New Who Art Village

New Who Art Village is a century-old Hakka village in the Longhua District of Shenzhen. In 2012, a group of artists came and started exploring the village as an artistic base for creative work, which evolved into Aohu Art Village today. Featuring the Aohu Art Museum, Courtyard of the Arts, Diaolou Theater, and specialty shops, the village embraces artists, local residents, visitors and large numbers of tourists.

Xingye Road, Longhua District, Shenzhen

Niuhu Laocun Lukou Bus Station, Route M288

Arts Canteen: No.90 Qiming Street, Guanlan Avenue,Longhua District, Shenzhen

Chuanmen: No.78-1 Qiming Street, Aohu Art Village Guanlan, Longhua District, Shenzhen

Qiming Tea Yard: Opposite Chenyanqiao Exhibition Hall,Guanlan Avenue, Longhua District, Shenzhen

Hakka Building Clusterin New Who Art Village

Aohu Art Museum

Diaolou Theater

Specialty shops

Now,all the above attractions can be found in the "Just Shenzhen — Culture and Creative Route" initiated by CityPlus!

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