China covers an area of 9.6 million square kilometers and is home to 56 ethnic groups. Shenzhen China Folk Culture Village, the first ethnic culture-themed park in China, allows you to experience the customs of 21 ethnic minorities in just one day.

Here, 24 villages are restored on a 1:1 scale, including the Dai bamboo houses, Miao stilted buildings, Mongolian yurts, and villages of the Mosuo people who maintain a matriarchal society.

There are also numerous performances: the Dai peacock dance, Tibetan dances, shows by the Wa people who admire black beauty, Mongolian horse-riding displays, and the intangible cultural heritage performance of "Da Ganghua" (pouring molten iron to create sparks like fireworks).

You can also try your hand at traditional crafts of various ethnic groups and taste their unique cuisines. Additionally, many intangible cultural heritage items are showcased here, such as exquisite embroidery, superb silverware, and the papermaking technique of the Naxi people from Yunnan.

It’s a place where you’ll need a whole day to explore, and it’s one of my favorite spots that I highly recommend!

Its uniqueness lies in using fresh coconut water to boil chicken. The sweet aroma of coconut neutralizes the gamey taste of the chicken, resulting in a fresh and sweet flavor. The chicken meat is tender and smooth, and the coconut flesh is crisp. Adding various vegetables and mushrooms enhances the dish even more.

Given the hot weather in Shenzhen, the soup of coconut chicken also has the heat-relieving effect similar to traditional Chinese medicine. With its light taste, rich nutrition and health benefits, it has become one of the most popular dishes in Shenzhen.

OCT-LOFT is Shenzhen's earliest cultural and creative industrial park transformed from an old industrial zone, with a history of 20 years to date. It retains the architectural features of the old factories while undergoing artistic and design renovations.

Housing nearly 300 creative companies and art institutions, it also boasts art shops, independent bookstores, hosts jazz music festivals and public art exhibitions, and is home to clothing stores, cafes as well as various Chinese and Western restaurants. It has become one of the favorite leisure spots for both tourists and locals.