Shenzhen | Two days in OCT East: Jockey’s trip to revisit old places

Take the path you have taken again

If not for missing

also has its meaning

E114°.05, N22°.38

Shenzhen,China

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In fact, I had already been to Eastern Overseas Chinese Town in 2013 or 2014.

As I have said before, I believe that every time I walk, I will have different experiences and gains. Therefore, if I have relatives and friends around me to meet again, I don’t mind revisiting my old place.

My thinking is a bit confusing when it comes to writing this article.

I visited for the first time a few years ago and was extremely satisfied with this place. I recognized it as much as other places in Chimelong.

But when I came here for the second time, I saw the lack of maintenance and obsolescence of various equipment, the lack of innovation in the past few years, and the introduction of various stalls that lowered the standard. Basically, there is not much left of the good impression I had before.

The overall OCT in the East is divided into several modules: Hero Valley, Chaxi Valley and Yunhai Valley Park, and Dahuaxing Temple .

Heroes Valley mainly has many entertainment facilities and mobile games, suitable for children or teenagers. Chaxi Valley is more suitable for walking and taking photos, and is suitable for young artists.

Yunhai Valley is a golf course. Da Huaxing Temple is a religious holy place that is more suitable for middle-aged and elderly people. There is also a four-sided Guanyin on the top of the mountain that you can visit.

There are also themed hotel clusters and residential real estate areas.

But this is not important. If you drive or take a bus, you can go to Xiaomeisha (seaside); if you are willing to take a walk, you can also go to Dameisha Seaside Park.

The most important thing is that across the road from OCT East, there is Outlet Shopping Plaza and Food District .

If you feel that the food in Eastern Overseas Chinese Town is not delicious or the hotel is too expensive, you can also come to the food court or apartment here.

All in all, Eastern Overseas Chinese Town really caters to people of all ages and preferences. And because it contains many types and a large area, you can't finish it in one day, so it is very suitable for groups or families to travel on weekends. On this point, we still have to give affirmation.

In addition, let me explain to my friends who were once confused like me: Shenzhen OCT and Shenzhen East OCT are not the same place (but belong to the same OCT group).

OCT is located in Nanshan District . It is the first Splendid China and Window to the World area in Shenzhen. Eastern Overseas Chinese Town is a comprehensive tourist area integrating ecological, sightseeing and entertainment facilities. is located in Yantian District .

So, if you want to come, remember to find the right place.

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The only inconvenient thing about OCT East is that apart from self-driving, there are only a few buses that can be reached from the city.

Since I am not familiar with other passenger transportation systems, I will not discuss them here. But if you are departing from Guangdong Province, then Shenzhen Railway Station (Luohu) may be a more appropriate choice.

The Eastern Overseas Chinese Town is really in the east, so you should look east as soon as possible for the passenger terminal. You can also pay attention to whether there are tour buses that can go directly from the departure point.

After coming out of Shenzhen Railway Station, there are buses that can go directly to Eastern Overseas Chinese Town. After arriving at the station, you may not immediately see the gate of OCT East, but it will be closer to Outlets .

But don’t be nervous, just turn on the navigation and walk for about 10 minutes to reach the gate of Heroes Valley.

It is quite far from Hero Valley to Chaxi Valley Gate , so a shuttle bus is required. But there is a dedicated line station in front of the gate, so everything will not be too difficult. If you are not sure, just remember to look at the park map and ask the staff.

In addition, there is a situation that has not been rectified in four years, that is, there are too many strange people at the entrance of the scenic spot.

The black car driver will tell you that the door is far away and you must take a car to get in. The aunt who sells raincoats will tell you that the raincoats inside are expensive and not cost-effective, and then ask you to buy her inferior raincoats. Don’t even trust the scalpers who sell tickets at accommodation. In short, remember not to respond to any touts you encounter at the door.

I went to Da Huaxing Temple when I came here for the first time, but I didn’t visit it twice this time. Although the area is not big, it still takes half a day.

The picture below shows the Four-sided Guanyin on the top of the mountain, which is very majestic. Because Dahuaxing Temple is located between the two valleys, it can be seen from a distance from the Yunzhong Tribe Observation Deck in the Grand Canyon.

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Just like four years ago, the first place I went to on the first day was Hero Valley.

If it were before, I would still find mobile games a bit interesting. After seeing so many international amusement parks that have kept pace with the times, I really can’t praise this place enough.

The more famous mobile game here is wooden roller coaster .

The wooden frame rails are really kind of cool. I tried it four years ago and everyone was scared to tears when I came down from the top, so this time I just went down to look at the long queue.

The screams of people in the car floated past my ears from time to time. And the sound of the roller coaster passing by the track makes me really worried that it will fall apart at any time.

In addition to wooden roller coaster, interesting activities include deep sea exploration.

This 3D fantasy tour is one that I find more interesting. Because the flat ground is adjusted to a vertical position, feet are suspended in the air, plus ultra-wide full-screen and 3D glasses, the feeling of adventure is super real. I was holding on to the guardrail in front of me tightly, for fear that I would really fall if I dived.

There are also rushing through rapids. If you stand on the bridge of the waterway, you can clearly see the ships rushing towards you from high places. But don’t worry, the glass baffle will help you block all splashes.

The town of Hayfield is a small town corridor in the Grand Canyon. There are restaurants, theater stages and various souvenir shops here. Just like in busy markets abroad, there will be artists performing here.

There are performances on the small stage at fixed times every day. If it falls on Golden Week or an important holiday, there will also be a big parade.

There are wooden house exteriors and some sculptures on the street. Therefore, it feels very emotional when taking photos. After entering the park, you might as well take a photo here first. When taking a break, you can also come over and have afternoon tea.

When you go to the corner of the woods and see this crooked house, don’t feel like you’ve traveled to the magical world of Harry Potter.

This Magic Academy is just a simple room, where various magic props are sold, and there are also magicians to guide tourists in their learning.

There are not only flamingos in Firebird Valley , but also various animals, but they are not very rare animals either. I was thinking about seeing the flamingos, but when I went there I found the faded pink color not very attractive.

And even if you stand on the viewing platform far away, the smell is still great. However, have you ever noticed that flamingos often sleep on one leg?

On the long bridge between Wooden Roller Coaster and Firebird Valley, if you look carefully, you will find that the mountain is inlaid with a stone body similar to a large compass. I've noticed it since four years ago.

It is not a tourist spot in any scenic spot, nor is it a signature LOGO, it is just embedded on it. There are jungles all around, and the mountain is tilted at a very steep angle, and there is no path to get there.

So mysterious.

Is it the entrance to an ancient tomb or some kind of sealing technique? I couldn’t find any information on Baidu, and there was no introduction to the park. Because the location is so high, passers-by don’t seem to notice much. very curious.

The Cloud Tribe mentioned earlier allows you to see the four-sided Guanyin. You need to take the Yunhai Cableway to the top of the mountain. There is a suspended glass walkway at the top of the mountain that allows pedestrians to walk half a circle.

Over time, the glass layout has become blurry. Therefore, we can no longer see the high-altitude scenery under our feet. But you can still see dots of sailboats and blue harbors in the distance.

Except for the recent Disney and Marvel pimp toys, I personally feel that souvenirs in amusement parks are usually relatively boring, so I generally don’t buy them.

When you are waiting in line at the Deep Sea Adventure Hall, you will see a beautiful jellyfish wall. After you finish playing at the Deep Sea Adventure Hall, you will also see a kiosk in the park that will sell Jellyfish for sale .

Although I know this is a trick to trick children, I will probably die in a few days. The salesperson told me that there is no need to feed it specially. It lives on microorganisms. Just change it into some drinking water every day and it can live for 3 months.

I'm also curious why there are microorganisms in pure water for human consumption. But I bought one anyway, maybe just out of curiosity.

But when I saw it imprisoned in a small round bottle without any freedom, and watched 360 degrees without any privacy, I felt that it was extremely lonely and depressed.

In the end, it died after 3 days. He left on the same day as Hawking.

Four years ago, when I was still a student, I felt that the hotels in the park were too expensive, so I had to choose an apartment in the Outlets outside OCT (actually it was also a very good apartment).

And this Dameisha Outlet located on the island in the middle of the lake is also full of European style.

With squares, covered bridges, inner streets and apartment buildings as connections, it is very suitable for shopping or walking around the lake at night.

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Compared with Heroes Valley, the next day's Chaxi Valley took more time.

Except for Heroes Valley, there are no mobile games now. Chaxi Valley will become bigger. In addition, Chaxi Valley is a place suitable for taking pictures and relaxing. Walking aimlessly is naturally a bit more procrastinating than planned play.

Similarly, compared to Heroes Valley, Chaxi Valley, which has a greater chance of taking beautiful photos, will be more popular with girls.

There are shuttle buses and buses between the two scenic spots, but these are routes outside the scenic spots. I suggest that if you also buy a two-day package, you can also take the small train between the two valleys like me.

In this way, you can see the dense jungle between the two valleys, the rows of European-style villas, and the graffiti on the inner walls of the tunnel. The train track is seen elevated between the valleys and the train is moving slowly.

The color of the morning sun is different from the color of the evening glow. But the same thing is that when you look at these, you feel comfortable and peaceful in your heart.

If there is a reason why two social circle sharings four years apart can attract friends to inquire, then I think the most crucial thing is the scenery that the train track passes through.

Tea Creek Valley is relatively simple and does not require any strategies. But if you want to avoid repeating the same route or going back, it would be more reasonable to study the route carefully when you get the map.

Starting from the Big Bend Railway Station in the Heroes Valley, the train arrived at the Interlaken Railway Station in the Tea Stream Valley. After coming out of the platform, the first thing you see is the small town of Interlaken .

Behind the station, there is a food corridor on the right. However, in this kind of themed entertainment venues, there are generally not many excellent restaurants, so it’s better to appreciate the design.

There are shops on both sides of the corridor, with a canopy above. When I looked up, I saw that the colorful things were all open small colorful umbrellas.

Although the idea is good, it doesn't quite match the elegant European style planned here in the early stage. The color will look great when the sun shines through.

Passing through this corridor, you can reach the Wetland Garden.

The wetland garden plants different flower varieties to achieve the effect of producing different flower belts, forming a colorful flower field . I have been attracted by this place for a long time. Unfortunately, it was winter when I came here four years ago and the place was bare. Now it’s considered an experience.

The camera's wide angle is as good as it can be, but I can't find a good angle everywhere. It is estimated that if aerial photography is used from a high altitude, the beauty of Caitian will be better displayed.

Walking up the slope of the flower field, you will find a small Flower Bell Church. The reason why it is called the Flower Bell Church is because there is really a giant bell made of flower beds, and the time is very accurate.

It’s difficult to take pictures due to the angle, so I looked for an online picture, which is probably what it looked like.

(The above picture is from the internet, deleted due to infringement)

Although it is a church, there is no pastor here and no one will come to worship. So just treat it as a scene and take pictures.

And when you look at the surrounding prairie, you will regret not bringing a tablecloth and a food box for a picnic. Even if I didn't do this, the wind and sun in March are so comfortable that I can fully concentrate on vacation.

The trees on the grassland are pruned into round shapes which are also very interesting, forming a large protective circle on the ground.

As soon as I felt like a child, I hid in and took the photo. I also sat there to rest for a while, read the information and replenish my sunscreen.

If there weren't other areas to go to later, I would also like to stay here in a daze or play like the family in front. This also led to a wish this year, which is to have an outdoor picnic on a weekend when the weather is good and the temperature is suitable.

Like Singapore's Gardens by the Bay, there is a Four Seasons Botanical Pavilion similar to the "Flower Dome" (Indoor Flower Room).

It’s just that regardless of the equipment, scale, or taste of flowers, there is still a long way to go.

However, the very beautiful macaws here are good at performing and they have scheduled performances here. Children may like to watch it, but elderly people like me may find it boring.

Returning to the position facing away from the station, there is a town square on the right. There are flocks of white pigeons on the square. At first glance, it feels like we are in Europe.

The town is very beautiful.

The area near the lake, just like the sand surface, often has groups taking wedding photos here. The flower baskets on the balcony, the walnut soldiers at the door of the store, the colorful and gentle walls, everything is very detailed.

Interlaken was originally a small town at the foot of the Swiss Alps. It is a famous and charming resort.

This place is completely modeled after this European town, and I think it's even better.

There is a stage here, there are sculpture artists on the street, detailed black bronze statues, street cafes, and a dazzling array of store accessories. It is full of small romances everywhere.

I’m not sure why the trees in March have such yellow leaves. It’s obviously spring, but it’s entering autumn just like in the southern hemisphere.

However, the weather in Guangdong has always been famous for being capricious, and it looks particularly beautiful under the blue sky.

There are also some careful wall paintings on the exterior walls of the houses, which add a bit of fun and liveliness, making the whole town very pleasant.

Chaweng Ancient Town is the largest regional module in the Chaxi Valley. In addition to the fact that the name has a close relationship with tea, the most important thing is that there are many tea fields here.

I also took the photo below when I was here last time. If it could be dug out from the mobile hard drive, it would be interesting to compare them together.

I remember that the last time I came here, I was almost in despair when walking Chaweng Ancient Town.

Because there were many small scenic spots on the map, my companions and I were very curious and wanted to see them all one by one, so we continued walking among the tea fields, various suspension bridges and plank roads.

It turns out that those pavilions and magic chess arrays are actually very boring, and some are even under construction. Almost no tourists come to this area. We were hungry and tired, but still far from the exit.

The phone is also running out of battery, and the camera is also running out of battery. Now that I think about it, I find it silly and funny. However, I didn't feel any regret or regret. At least this time I know I don’t have to go back.

Now there are rental scooters here, which is obviously an optimization demand. I originally wanted to rent one for fun, but then I found out that the suspension bridge I was going to was not far away, so I gave up.

Moreover, I also did that kind of superstitious series of red ribbons, writing wishes on them and tying them in the bamboo forest four years ago. It’s just that I forgot what wishes I wrote at that time, and I also forgot where I was tied.

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Playing in an amusement park actually doesn’t have much to write about for me. Because you don’t need to think too much, as long as you reach the gate of the scenic spot, there will generally not be too much deviation.

Let me summarize a few points here.

First, the two large parks close very early, as does the small train . Because if you want to remember to arrange your time reasonably. In the evening, the queue to take the small train from Chaxi Valley back to Heroes Valley was very long.

Second, the price levels of the six themed hotels vary . But I don’t really know what the fun of a so-called theme hotel is (I just want comfort and safety), so I choose according to my own financial situation. Anyway, Interlaken Spa Hotel is the most expensive. Otherwise, as I said above, you can find a place to stay in an outlet or nearby.

Is it okay not to live there? Not recommended.

After coming all the way here, just have some fun.

The third question is whether Eastern Overseas Chinese Town is fun or not. Four years ago I would have told you it was fun, but I wouldn’t say that now.

Because except for some of the hardware facilities that were well done and retained when it was first built, the rest really needs to be improved.

For example, during employee training, the staff at Deep Sea Exploration were so impatient that they directly shouted at tourists with their microphones in hand.

For example, outside merchants introduced a lot of cheap 10-20 yuan archery and balloon rides for children, which are not included in the ticket and require additional payment. For example, there are very few maneuvers left in Heroes Valley.

A two-day two-valley tour package of 350 yuan is not expensive anymore. If you are interested, you can come, but don’t have too high expectations.

Of course, if you are good at taking photos, it would be great to take your girlfriend or best friend with you and spend a day visiting the Tea Valley.

/ Afterword /

I'm here to accept my punishment.

I spend more time in the company (working) recently.

So even if I have never been interested in plants,

I ordered flowers for myself and put them on the table

Who knows, it seems like it can really relieve a little boredom

Probably

Take advantage of the break to prune the flower stems and change the water.

It also allows the brain to breathe

So this issue’s gift is

I will give you a small vase (same style as the picture below)

And order a bouquet of flowers for you every week

(1 month, 4 bundles, 1 quota)

All you have to do is leave a message

If your comment can get 10 likes

Then they are you

Because I'm not often online

If you have collected , you can send me a screenshot.

I will sort by the time I received

If you haven't noticed

Just focus on the background sorting I saw after going online.

If flowers cannot be delivered to your area

Or due to pollen allergies, etc.

Then I will give you red envelopes or other gifts of equal value.

You can also forward it to others

A bouquet of flowers may not improve the situation

But at least it's not the same as before

I'm finally in the mood to clean up my desk

There is a lot of space left for the vase

/ Easter egg /

My second trip to OCT East is over

But it was also the first time I played with one of my "companions"

And the "companion" will appear in the next issue

Keywords

DIY, portable, red and blue, snap your fingers

Ah yes, there will be gifts too

If this gift is suitable for girls

Maybe the next issue will be suitable for boys.

:)