Shenzhen Dafen Oil Painting Village | Enter the Real-life Van Gogh Painting

#AprilGoodDestinations2025 Dafen Oil Painting Village | Enter the Real-life Van Gogh Painting My friends, there is a place with a great artistic atmosphere in Shenzhen - Dafen Oil Painting Village, known as the "No. 1 Oil Painting Village in China". 70% of the world's copied oil paintings come from here! Whether you are an art lover or just want to find a novel place to check in, this place is perfect. After visiting, you will feel like you have received an art baptism. Basic Information 📍Address: Dafen Oil Painting Village, Buji Street, Longgang District, Shenzhen. It is very convenient to navigate there. 🚇Transportation: Take Metro Line 3, exit at Dafen Station A1, and walk 600 meters straight. If you drive, you can park in the Dafen Oil Painting Village parking lot, and you can also park in the nearby Dafen Walmart and Xingduli parking lots. 🎫Tickets: Completely free, no reservation required, open all day, you can come and experience art at any time. Attractions Walking into the village, you will see oil painting studios and galleries everywhere. The walls and windows are covered with oil paintings in various styles, including classical, modern, abstract, etc. It is like walking into the world of oil paintings. Don't miss the Dafen Art Museum, which is open from 9:30 to 17:30 from Tuesday to Sunday (closed on Monday). It often hosts domestic and foreign oil painting exhibitions, as well as traditional Chinese paintings and prints. The building is also very design-oriented and is great for taking photos. There are many cultural and creative shops in the village. Buji Art Store sells creative accessories and postcards; Yichuangyi Art Space sells books, handmade ceramic cups, and coffee. The tables and chairs are very vintage and are great for taking photos; Yijian Shop sells affordable jewelry, with an average price of 30 to 40 yuan. Travel suggestions It is better to come in the afternoon, as many shops are closed in the morning. Just stroll around the village first, and when you see a gallery you like, go in and admire it. You might be able to pick out a painting you like. Then go to Dafen Art Museum to slowly appreciate the works of art. When you are tired of shopping, find a coffee shop to sit down. For example, FIYE COFFEE’s pineapple Americano is only 20 yuan per cup, which is very cost-effective. If you are interested in painting, you can spend 30-50 yuan to experience oil painting. There is a teacher to guide you, and you can get started even if you have no basic knowledge. It costs an extra 10 yuan to add a frame, and it takes about 1-2 hours to complete a work of art. Precautions • Many stores will be closed during long holidays such as the Spring Festival. It is recommended to check the store opening conditions on social platforms before traveling to avoid missing out. • There are not many food options in the village, but there is a Walmart about 200 meters away where you can solve your eating problem. • Some stores do not allow taking photos. Before taking photos, please pay attention to whether there are any signs prohibiting taking photos in the store and respect other people’s copyright.