OCT-LOFT occupies the 1980s factories of Overseas Chinese Town Group, repurposed in 2008 into Shenzhen's premier contemporary art district. The 600,000m² compound is divided into North Zone (commercial, food, retail) and South Zone (galleries, studios, less crowded). Among 50+ tenants: B10 Live (Shenzhen's main indie music venue), Old Heaven Books (an iconic English-stocked bookstore), Vue Gallery, V&A Gallery + design studios. Weekend markets (Saturdays) bring out independent designers and DJs. Most cafés and bars open mid-afternoon and run late; weekday mornings are gallery-quiet. Free entry; individual exhibits 0-50 RMB. The atmosphere is more 30-something creative class than tourist; bring a camera and budget 3+ hours.
Address
OCT, Nanshan District, Shenzhen
南山区华侨城
Highlights
- Old Heaven Books (旧天堂书店)English-language bookstore + café — Shenzhen's literary hub
- B10 LiveMainland China's pioneering indie + jazz venue
- OCT-LOFT Saturday MarketsIndependent designers, 2nd weekend of each month
- Vue Gallery & V&ARotating contemporary art exhibitions
For foreign visitors
- English service: english tour
- Cards accepted: visa, master
- Booking / entry: not needed
- Best time: Weekend afternoons + evenings for markets and shows
- Wi-Fi: free
- Transit access: metro direct
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What travelers say (5 reviews)
Hannah G.·TripAdvisor·5/5
Repurposed 1980s factory district — Shenzhen's answer to Beijing's 798. Galleries, indie cafés, design shops, and live music on weekends.
2026-04-12
文艺青年·Xiaohongshu·5/5
深圳最有腔调的创意园。OCAT当代艺术中心+独立书店+精品咖啡，周末摩擦音乐节超出片。
2026-03-25
Tom R.·Google Maps·4/5
Free to wander. The OCAT contemporary art museum has rotating international shows. Coffee culture rivals Singapore here.
2026-04-09
DesignNomad·YouTube·5/5
Walked the entire LOFT — north zone is design studios, south is street food and bars. The B10 live house is a Shenzhen indie-scene staple.
2026-02-14
Jia L.·Ctrip·4/5
深圳侨城东地铁站走路5分钟。下午茶+逛展览+晚饭，文艺一日游路线必去。
2026-03-17
