2026 Dafeng District Travel Guide: must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transport & travel experiences (updated in August)

🌊 You'll regret missing out on seafood in Dafeng, Yancheng this hot summer! This hidden gem on the East China Sea coast boasts a rich history and culture, and is a must-visit paradise for seafood lovers! ✨ In this charming coastal city, every seafood dish is imbued with the whispers of the sea breeze 🌬️ and the gentle touch of the sand 🏖️ 🦀【Must-Try Seafood】 Fresh and plump swimming crabs! Tender and bouncy prawns! Succulent and juicy scallops! Every bite is a gift from the sea~ 🍽️【Unique Dining Experience】 High-end seafood restaurant Floor-to-ceiling windows with sea views Open kitchen showcasing freshness Every snapshot is atmospheric! 📸 You're sure to get tons of likes on your WeChat Moments~ Come experience the unique taste of the sea in Dafeng, Yancheng! This summer, let a seafood feast satisfy your taste buds~ 👍

Gallery Tour | Grandbeauty Art #chinaadventures While you tour the Dafen Oil Painting Village you should talk with the artists. Learn more about art and culture. On gallery tours I recommend taking with local artists in their studios. Recently, I asked him to see his best paintings in different lighting. While on my tour the artist showed me the peacock oil painting under natural light and white LED gallery light. It made a difference in my impression. I liked the painting of the peacock in the natural light. Many galleries will have artists painting or framing their work. Find the right time to strike up conversation! 🍭Traveler’s review: The Dafen Oil painting Village 大芬油画村 : Excellent ✅ #discoverchina See all my posts for more guides to Dafen Oil Painting Village. Tap on my icon to be directed to my homepage. 📱👈🏼 #travelinchina #chinatravel #travelgram #travelinspiration #china #urbanexplorer Info for Dafen below 👇 __________________ ________ 🗺️ Open hours: Open daily 8am-11pm Best in the morning and evening 🚆 Transit: By Train: From Shenzhen North Station—metro line 6 transfer to line 3 at Tongxinling— exit Dafen Metro station exit A1. 🚗 Directions 1️⃣Dafen metro station exit- A1 2️⃣walk past theOMG mall 3️⃣turn left into the village gate 6 4️⃣onto Youhua road 5️⃣pass the Yazong Art Gallery then start your tour with the alley under the welcome sign 🌈Specialties: 🥗Food recommendations Fullness Vegetarian Restaurant at Gate 6 ( Dafen Youhua Rd.) Average cost 68¥/person F2 open 07:00-late 福田林素食馆 📸 Recommened itinerary follow this exactly for an amazing tour. (2 hours) Enter at Gate 6 ➡️See the Silk Embroidery Gallery ➡️ Go to the Dafen Art Museum ➡️Tour the Dafen Oil Painting Village ➡️Sit at the 潮泥藝衚 Gallery ➡️Go to the South Gate and see the giant ‘DAFEN’ for pictures ➡️rest and have lunch at Fullness Veg 🍲 ➡️ reminisce the best of ~

Craving a Veg meals in China? Shenzhen’s Dafen Oil Painting Village is serving up veggies & greens! Get ready to feast and flex your art skills in the heart of Longgang District. 😋🖼️ #chinaadventures #travelgram My pick for the ultimate veggie delight ? Fullness Vegetarian Restaurant (福田林素食馆) at Gate 6 on Dafen Youhua Road. This place is such a gem—open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, so you can drop by for breakfast, lunch, or a chill dinner with friends. Average cost is around 68¥/person, totally wallet-friendly! Their signature dumplings and stewed tofu are *chef’s kiss*—sooo good! And if you’re wanting a spiritual boost, peep their special items at the counter. The staff here are super sweet and really know their stuff. 🥬✨ If you want more foodie action, head to Four Seasons Hot Pot at the South Gate for an epic veggie hot pot (only 45¥/person). Trust me, you’ll be stuffed and smiling. 🍲 Here’s the rundown for a perfect Dafen afternoon: ⏰ Dafen Oil Painting Village Hours: Open EVERY DAY, 8am–11pm. Best times: Morning or late afternoon. Skip noon—it’s way too sunny for pics! 🚥 How to get here: Start from Shenzhen North Station. Hop on line 6, transfer to line 3 at Tongxinling, then jump off at Dafen Metro Station (A1 exit). You’re just a short stroll to Gate 6 on Youhua Road. 📸 Must-See Stops: Enter at Gate 6 → Yazang Art Gallery → Shenzhen Dafen Art Museum (深圳市大芬美术馆) → stroll the colorful alleys → 潮泥藝衚 Gallery → DIY pottery fun at 淘艺吧 Ceramic Culture shop → snap a selfie at the giant ‘DAFEN’ sign by South Gate → Four Seasons Hot Pot for lunch → chill at tnt contemporary art space for some art zen. Dafen is all about those chill local vibes: art, good eats, and cute galleries around every corner. Whether you’re a veggie lover or an art newbie, this little slice of Shenzhen will seriously level-up your China travel game! 🥗🖌️ *Pro tip*: Ask Fullness Vegetarian Restaurant about their special spiritual items for added good energy! Dafen Oil Painting Village Address: Longgang District, Shenzhen, China (Open year-round, all day!) Add this to your itinerary for the ultimate mix of food, art, and chill feels. Let’s go! 🌟

Look at Dafen Oil Painting Village && #discoverchina This attraction is Shenzhen is loaded with imagination. Walk through these alleys to find your inspiration. The atmosphere is so creative. When I walk through Dafen Oul Painting Village I feel calm, surrendered to my senses and free again. Since this Painting Village has many material items — I find it a good place to retract my senses. When I do this I can tune into how art is created and its energetic function. Stay the morning in the village to transform your creative talent. 🚆 Transit: By Train: From Shenzhen North Station—metro line 6 transfer to line 3 at Tongxinling— exit Dafen Metro station exit A1. 🥗Food recommendations: Fullness Vegetarian Restaurant at Gate 6 ( Dafen Youhua Rd.) Average cost 68¥/person F2 open 07:00-late 福田林素食馆 📸 Recommened itinerary: (2 hours) Enter at Gate 6 ➡️See the Silk Embroidery Gallery ➡️ Go to the Dafen Art Museum ➡️Tour the Dafen Oil Painting Village ➡️Sit at the 潮泥藝衚 Gallery ➡️Go to the South Gate and see the giant ‘DAFEN’ for pictures ➡️rest and have lunch at the FULLNESS VEGETARIAN restaurant 🍲 ➡️ reminisce the best of ~

📍Dafen Oil Painting Village | #discoverchina Insider look at this art gallery. [ 潮泥藝衚 Gallery] This gallery is located on the first alley way of the village. Find the big and bustling sign post. There are many colourful aspects to this gallery. Sitting in the gallery was the original artist. He was kind to let me walk through and see the artwork. We talked a little and had fun conversations about his painting. At this gallery you can purchase painted cards, have pottery lessons or admire the original paintings. 🍭Traveler’s review: The Dafen Oil painting Village 大芬油画村 : Excellent ✅ See all my posts for the more guides to Dafen Oil Painting Village. Tap on my icon to be directed to my homepage. 📱👈🏼 #travelinchina #chinatravel #travelgram #travelinspiration #china #urbanexplorer Info for Dafen below 👇 __________________ ________ 🗺️ Open hours: Open daily 8am-11pm Best in the morning and evening 🚆 Transit: By Train: From Shenzhen North Station—metro line 6 transfer to line 3 at Tongxinling— exit Dafen Metro station exit A1. 🚗 Directions 1️⃣Dafen metro station exit- A1 2️⃣walk past theOMG mall 3️⃣turn left into the village gate 6 4️⃣onto Youhua road 5️⃣pass the Yazong Art Gallery then start your tour with the alley under the welcome sign 🌈Specialties: 🥗Food recommendations Fullness Vegetarian Restaurant at Gate 6 ( Dafen Youhua Rd.) Average cost 68¥/person F2 open 07:00-late 福田林素食馆 📸 Recommened itinerary: (2 hours) Enter at Gate 6 ➡️See the Silk Embroidery Gallery ➡️ Go to the Dafen Art Museum ➡️Tour the Dafen Oil Painting Village ➡️Sit at the 潮泥藝衚 Gallery ➡️Go to the South Gate and see the giant ‘DAFEN’ for pictures ➡️rest and have lunch at the four seasons hot pot 🍲 ➡️ reminisce the best of ~

#discoverchina _______________________ Dafen Oil Painting Village ________________________ Dafen village is a famous district in Longgang district. Find it located on Longgang Avenue G205. This village has more than 550 art studios and thousands of producing artists. On your day trip you will see many artists painting in their studios. Enter through Gate 6 on Dafen Youhua Street. There is a Car park off Busha Road S360. You can sit and paint your own pictures. There are community studios with expert guides. Sit and paint about 1-2 hours. All ages are welcomed to enjoy the atmosphere. Paint at your own pace then take home your work of art. 🖼️ Price vary RMB30-80 See all my posts for the complete guide to Dafen Oil Painting Village. #travelinchina #chinatravel #travelgram #travelinspiration #china #urbanexplorer 📝 Reasons to Recommend: Find creative inspiration Make a painting! 🌼Entry/ 🎟️Tickets: Free admission! Info guide for Dafen below 👇 __________________ ________ ⏰ Open hours: Open daily 8am-11pm Best in the morning and late afternoon. * avoid high noon when it’s too sunny. 🌈Specialties: Shenzhen Dafen Art Museum 深圳市大芬美术馆 📸 Recommened itinerary: (2 hours) 0️⃣ Enter at Gate 6 ➡️See the Yazang Art gallery ➡️Visit the SZ Art Museum ➡️Tour the Dafen Alleys ➡️Visit the 潮泥藝衚 Gallery ➡️Try making pottery at 淘艺吧 Cermic Culture shop ➡️Go to the South Gate and see the giant ‘DAFEN’ for pictures ➡️Sit for lunch at —- ➡️Go to the ‘tnt contemporary art space’ to contemplate art reason 🚗 🚶🏽♂️ Directions 1️⃣Dafen metro station exit- A1 2️⃣walk past theOMG mall 3️⃣turn left into the village gate 6 4️⃣onto Youhua road 5️⃣pass the Yazong Art Gallery then start your tour with the alley under the welcome sign 🎠Tips: Foreigners have caution when choosing a site to paint. Be sure the table is clean. Ask for an apron to keep your clothes neat. Canvas sizes are offered at different prices. Ask about the total cost before you begin any painting activities on your own time. 🚥Transit: From Shenzhen North Station—line 6 transfer to line 3 at Tongxinling— exit Dafen Metro station A1. Walk to Gate 6 on Youhua Road. 🥗Food recommendations: Fullness Vegetarian Restaurant at Gate 6 ( Dafen Youhua Rd.) Average cost 68¥/person F2 open 07:00-late 福田林素食馆

#discoverchina | Dafen 🍭Traveler’s review: The Dafen Oil painting Village 大芬油画村 : Excellent ✅ Today, we enjoy a day walk through the Dafen Oil Painting Village in Shenzhen, China. Go on this exclusive 1 Day tour experience while visiting Shenzhen, China. 🇨🇳 Keep reading for why this Oil Painting Village is the place to be in Shenzhen. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ See all my posts for the complete guide to Dafen Oil Painting Village. #travelinchina #chinatravel #travelgram #travelinspiration #china #urbanexplorer 🎫Tickets: Free admission! ✨ Highlights: Paint your own picture Buy locally produced artwork See famous Chinese painters ☀️Reasons to Recommend: Today, I did a day tour of the Dafen Oil Painting Village. I had such a great time. To start I visited some of the art galleries at Gate 6. There are some Impressive oil paintings and silk embroidery art pieces. These are professional grade art master pieces. Some sizes are wider than a few feet. But, don’t fret! You can still admire smaller paintings and get a souvenir for under 50¥. Prices for artwork range studio to studio so wait to find what’s perfect for you! Info guide for Dafen below 👇 __________________ ________ ⏰ Open hours: Open daily 8am-11pm Best in the morning and late afternoon. * avoid high noon when it’s too sunny. 🌈Specialties: Shenzhen Dafen Art Museum 深圳市大芬美术馆 📸 Recommened itinerary: (2 hours) 0️⃣ Enter at Gate 6 ➡️See the Yazang Art gallery ➡️Visit the SZ Art Museum ➡️Tour the Dafen Alleys ➡️Visit the 潮泥藝衚 Gallery ➡️Try making pottery at 淘艺吧 Cermic Culture shop ➡️Go to the South Gate and see the giant ‘DAFEN’ for pictures ➡️Sit for lunch at —- ➡️Go to the ‘tnt contemporary art space’ to contemplate art reason 🚗 🚶🏽♂️ Directions 1️⃣Dafen metro station exit- A1 2️⃣walk past theOMG mall 3️⃣turn left into the village gate 6 4️⃣onto Youhua road 5️⃣pass the Yazong Art Gallery then start your tour with the alley under the welcome sign 🎠Tips: Foreigners have caution when choosing a site to paint. Be sure the table is clean. Ask for an apron to keep your clothes neat. Canvas sizes are offered at different prices. Ask about the total cost before you begin any painting activities on your own time. 🚥Transit: From Shenzhen North Station—line 6 transfer to line 3 at Tongxinling— exit Dafen Metro station A1. Walk to Gate 6 on Youhua Road. 🥗Food recommendations: Fullness Vegetarian Restaurant at Gate 6 ( Dafen Youhua Rd.) Average cost 68¥/person F2 open 07:00-late 福田林素食馆

#discoverchina Visit inside 潮泥藝衚 Art Studio 🎨 Today, we enjoy a morning walk through the Dafen Oil Painting Village in Shenzhen, China. 🇨🇳 Keep reading for why this Oil Painting Village is the place to be in Shenzhen. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ See all my homepage for the complete guide to Dafen Oil Painting Village. Tap my icon to be directed to Homepage. 📱👈🏼 #travelinchina #chinatravel #travelgram #travelinspiration #china #urbanexplorer 🌼Entry/ 🎟️Tickets: Free admission! ✨ Highlights: Paint your own picture Buy locally produced artwork See famous Chinese painters ☀️Reasons to Recommend: Dafen Oil Painting One Day Trip!! This oil painting village is so popular around Shenzhen. This is the place to see master pieces paintings and to paint your own picture! Going here could be your next morning excursion. Easily fit this attraction into your itinerary for 2-3 hours. Arrive early in the morning when the crowds are less. See the paintings as the sun glistens on the glossy canvas. There are giant paintings to see along with mini canvases. You will get a full range when you arrive. Info guide for Dafen below 👇 __________________ ________ ⏰ Open hours: Open daily 8am-11pm Best in the morning and late afternoon. * avoid high noon when it’s too sunny. 🌈Specialties: Shenzhen Dafen Art Museum 深圳市大芬美术馆 📸 Recommened itinerary: (2 hours) 0️⃣ Enter at Gate 6 ➡️See the Yazang Art gallery ➡️Visit the SZ Art Museum ➡️Tour the Dafen Alleys ➡️Visit the 潮泥藝衚 Gallery ➡️Try making pottery at 淘艺吧 Cermic Culture shop ➡️Go to the South Gate and see the giant ‘DAFEN’ for pictures ➡️Sit for lunch at —- ➡️Go to the ‘tnt contemporary art space’ to contemplate art reason 🚗 Directions 1️⃣Dafen metro station exit- A1 2️⃣walk past theOMG mall 3️⃣turn left into the village gate 6 4️⃣onto Youhua road 5️⃣pass the Yazong Art Gallery then start your tour with the alley under the welcome sign 🚥Transit: From Shenzhen North Station—line 6 transfer to line 3 at Tongxinling— exit Dafen Metro station A1. Walk to Gate 6 on Youhua Road. 🥗Food recommendations: Fullness Vegetarian Restaurant at Gate 6 ( Dafen Youhua Rd.) Average cost 68¥/person F2 open 07:00-late 福田林素食馆

#discoverchina | Shenzhen 📍 Today, we enjoy an afternoon walk through the Dafen Oil Painting Village in Shenzhen, China. Go on this exclusive 1 Day tour experience while visiting Shenzhen, China. 🇨🇳 Keep reading for why this Oil Painting Village is the place to be in Shenzhen. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ See all my posts for the complete guide to Dafen Oil Painting Village. #travelinchina #chinatravel #travelgram #travelinspiration #china #urbanexplorer 📝 Reasons to Recommend: Go to Dafen Oil Painting Village this summer to get a splash of colour! See one of Shenzhen’s most popular attractions for foreign and local tourists. The Dafen Oil Painting Village is tucked away in a suburb of Shenzhen. There is free admission to this village and it’s open on a regular basis. You can even PAINT YOUR OWN PICTURE at one of the community art studios. While you visit you will see over 550 galleries, art supply stores, functioning oil painting art studios, fish ponds and cafés. 🌼Entry/ 🎟️Tickets: Free admission! ✨ Highlights: Paint your own picture Buy locally produced artwork See famous Chinese painters Info guide for Dafen below 👇 __________________ ________ ⏰ Open hours: Open daily 8am-11pm Best in the morning and late afternoon. * avoid high noon when it’s too sunny. 🌈Specialties: Shenzhen Dafen Art Museum 深圳市大芬美术馆 📸 Recommened itinerary: (2 hours) 0️⃣ Enter at Gate 6 ➡️See the Yazang Art gallery ➡️Visit the SZ Art Museum ➡️Tour the Dafen Alleys ➡️Visit the 潮泥藝衚 Gallery ➡️Try making pottery at 淘艺吧 Cermic Culture shop ➡️Go to the South Gate and see the giant ‘DAFEN’ for pictures ➡️Sit for lunch at —- ➡️Go to the ‘tnt contemporary art space’ to contemplate art reason 🚗 🚶🏽♂️ Directions 1️⃣Dafen metro station exit- A1 2️⃣walk past theOMG mall 3️⃣turn left into the village gate 6 4️⃣onto Youhua road 5️⃣pass the Yazong Art Gallery then start your tour with the alley under the welcome sign 🎠Tips: Foreigners have caution when choosing a site to paint. Be sure the table is clean. Ask for an apron to keep your clothes neat. Canvas sizes are offered at different prices. Ask about the total cost before you begin any painting activities on your own time. 🚥Transit: From Shenzhen North Station—line 6 transfer to line 3 at Tongxinling— exit Dafen Metro station A1. Walk to Gate 6 on Youhua Road. 🥗Food recommendations: Fullness Vegetarian Restaurant at Gate 6 ( Dafen Youhua Rd.) Average cost 68¥/person F2 open 07:00-late 福田林素食馆

🌈 Talking about Yancheng, old residents joke about 'Xin Ma Tai'! Newcomers surely know about the Salt Cube TV Tower! Yet, many here are unaware of~ the 'Eye of Yancheng,' the tallest Ferris wheel in Northern Jiangsu (65 meters)! It symbolizes romance~ 🌈 There are also pirate ships, giant pendulums, flying chairs, and carousels, which I think are indeed more suitable for young people! Then Dongdamen Children's Paradise and the Sports Factory are the amusement heavens for kids! 🌈 Dongdamen Theater, with irregular free performances, singing competitions, and more! If it's your first visit, you can also experience the unique Korean costume makeup photography here!!! 🌈 This is the Dongdamen KK-Park fashion and trendy play district in the economic development zone on the east side of Yancheng! 🌈 Yancheng | KK-PARK Dongdamen Amusement Park For those who love Kpop and Korean cuisine, this Korean atmosphere district is a must-visit, a Sino-Korean joint venture with Korean signs everywhere. There are various Korean cuisine restaurants for Korean food lovers to enjoy, and the Ferris wheel and carousel offer beautiful night views. After eating barbecue with the taste of Park Taiyuan, the flavor is quite standard. In the park, there is a souvenir shop with colors that are very Korean and photogenic.

💗 Fun to visit, great for photography, and delicious food~ The big pendulum ride feels more thrilling than the one in Nanjing Happy Valley, and the ticket is cheaper. I love the cultural and creative store, only visited the first floor, and later found out that the second floor has intangible cultural heritage + parent-child DIY, and the third floor has DIY scented candles. 💗 Tulips in spring, lotus in summer, lilies in autumn, and the Night Flower Sea Music Festival with fireworks during the summer vacation... A scenic spot I've visited countless times, great for photography! 💗 There's a bookstore and cultural and creative store on the first floor, and a coffee shop and exhibition area on the second floor, with some artistic activities usually happening. The space is not big, but it's very photogenic. 💗 There are many specialty stores, Tim's fried yogurt is so delicious, and you can also go to the opposite Salt Cube TV Tower to overlook the night view. 💗 Yan+ Book Fair photography yyds! 💗 The first choice to see lanterns, but usually not many people. Cinema, arcade games, barber shop, tailor shop, post office... Full of old Yancheng memories, especially suitable for photography and check-ins! There's a very nice warehouse-style living hall on the fifth floor! Tableware, murals, furniture, decorations... they have everything. 💗Bring your plus-sized appetite As an "immersive international entertainment district" that offers everything from dining, entertainment, and shopping in one place, Dongdaemun is home to dozens of international cuisines, with Korean, Thai restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and more. The styles are distinctive and the variety is plentiful. As tourists walk through, they feel as if they are on the streets of a foreign country, immersed in the experience of international cuisine. With this charming bite, the world is in your mouth! → Exciting Market At the Dongdaemun market, there is a collection of skewers, fruit salads, cotton candy, and frozen sweet dumplings among other delicacies.

The ticket from Yancheng Bus Terminal to Huahai is ten yuan a person. The journey is long and it takes more than one hour. Fortunately, catching up with the tourist season, the station's car will send you directly to the flower sea area. If it is off-season, it will only throw you at an unknown station, and you have to spend a penny on your own taxi. There is a semi-circular garland in the flower sea, and there is a small bridge. The bridge is full of flowers. When you go up, you want to take pictures. Wherever you go, you don't want to miss every corner. There is a large open space in the park. It should be a place for weddings. It is a very romantic thing to hold a wedding in such a beautiful space. And everyone who comes to Huahai will always linger on it, maybe this is the feeling of Huahai!