Dafen Oil Painting Village was originally just a village in Putuo. A Hong Kong art dealer brought the oil painting industry here, and later it became a gathering place for oil paintings.
There are oil painting workshops in the village, and you can watch the live painting process on the street. You can see many things about oil painting.
You can also buy various oil paintings or make them to order here. It is also a good place to take photos on the street. Simply walking around inside is also an art trip.
Attractions Location: No. 15 Xinfen Street, Longgang District, Shenzhen, Guangdong
Tickets: free
Opening hours:
09:30-17:30 (Tuesday to Sunday, January 1st to December 31st)
Contact Details: 0755-84732622
Transportation:
Take bus No. M271, M385, 306, etc. and get off at Dafen Oil Painting Village (bus stop). It is within walking distance.
Time reference: 1-3 hours
Discover the vibrant art hub of Shenzhen at Dafen Oil Painting Village, known worldwide for its reproduction paintings and original artworks. Ideal for art lovers and collectors.
Accommodation/Food: Stay in Longgang district hotels such as Shenzhen Longgang Hotel or nearby boutique inns. Try local Cantonese dishes and seafood specialties.
Souvenirs: Original and reproduction paintings, handcrafted art souvenirs, brushes, and art supplies.
Combine the artistic atmosphere of Dafen Oil Painting Village with the modern architectural beauty and cultural venues around Shenzhen Civic Center.
Accommodation/Food: Stay near Dafen for night 1 and Futian district for night 2. Enjoy Cantonese dim sum and fusion cuisine.
Souvenirs: Paintings and art materials from Dafen; cultural books and crafts at Shenzhen Museum.
Explore Shenzhen’s art scene, cultural landmarks, and enjoy coastal attractions in Shekou.
Accommodation/Food: Stay in Longgang, Futian, and Shekou areas respectively. Sample seafood and international cuisine at Shekou.
Souvenirs: Paintings from Dafen, Shenzhen Bay eco crafts, Shekou artisanal goods.
Immerse yourself in Shenzhen’s artistic and cultural heritage while enjoying the city's vibrant shopping and dining scenes.
Accommodation/Food: Stay in Longgang for first two nights and Futian for remaining nights. Try local street food and Cantonese cuisine.
Souvenirs: Artworks and brushes from Dafen, traditional crafts at Dongmen, cultural souvenirs at Shenzhen Museum.
Extend your Shenzhen visit with coastal parks, creative districts, and shopping markets along with the artistic core of Dafen Oil Painting Village.
Accommodation/Food: Stay in Longgang, Futian, and Shekou. Enjoy fusion cuisine, seafood, and café culture.
Souvenirs: Paintings from Dafen, eco crafts from Shenzhen Bay, art products from OCT Loft.
A comprehensive itinerary exploring Shenzhen’s art village, museums, parks, shopping streets, coastal leisure, and creative hubs.
Accommodation/Food: Rotate stays between Longgang, Futian, and Shekou. Sample traditional and modern Cantonese dishes, international cuisine, and café treats.
Souvenirs: Artistic works from Dafen, cultural crafts from Shenzhen Museum, eco souvenirs, and designer goods from OCT Loft.
Spend a full week diving deep into Shenzhen’s rich art scene, cultural heritage, natural beauty, and vibrant shopping districts anchored by Dafen Oil Painting Village.
Accommodation/Food: Stay in Longgang, Futian, and Shekou districts for variety. Enjoy a broad culinary range from street food to fine dining.
Souvenirs: Original and reproduction paintings, art supplies from Dafen, traditional crafts, eco-friendly products, and designer art pieces from OCT Loft.
A person, walking and stopping, being content and happy!
If you like oil paintings or live nearby, you can go there. Otherwise, don't go there on purpose. Personally, I feel that this is not an independent place. It is located on the side of the main road and is interspersed with high-rise buildings. It is a bit messy. It may also be due to the weather. I am not very fond of this place. 😂
It just happened that Dafen Art Museum was hosting the first Shenzhen Biennale. I visited the exhibition and then went to the Oil Painting Village to shop for paintings I liked. The streets of this village are filled with artistic atmosphere, with all kinds of paintings, root carvings, seals, and ceramics. It is especially suitable for friends who like art. It is a good place to stroll slowly.
It has a strong artistic atmosphere. The village is not big and can be visited in an hour. It is more suitable for literary young people.
There are shops selling oil paintings on both sides of the street, and there are also wholesale shops. You can buy your favorite ones and hang them at home. There will be people painting on the spot in the alleys, two or three together, with a variety of painting tools, foam, brushes, towels, very interesting
It's quite good. There are various studios of different sizes. You can also experience oil painting on site. The teacher will teach you. Many paintings are also sold at special prices. You can buy a few paintings to take home. Don't go to the main road, go to the shops in the small road, you will see many people painting, and the paintings are really good. If you have enough time, you can come here to stroll around. A simple stroll of 2 hours is enough, and a good stroll for a day is enough. It's about a 10-minute walk from the bus station and subway station.
The whole street is filled with places selling oil paintings. Friends who like painting can satisfy your needs. As for whether it is fun or not, that depends on personal opinion. I know nothing about painting, so out of curiosity, I went for a look on the weekend. Anyway, in my opinion, it doesn't matter whether the painting is good-looking or not, what matters is how you feel about it.
This place is not easy to find. You have to walk a distance after getting off the subway. Because it is located in a relatively remote place, it feels like it is far away from the hustle and bustle. Basically, this village is full of paintings and paintings, which feels very artistic.
It is about 500 meters from the exit of Dafen Station on Metro Line 3. Many oil painting artists have opened many small shops, and the prices are relatively affordable, which is dazzling.
If you are a young art lover, don't miss it.
There are alleys crisscrossing and shops filled with oil paintings. I feel like I should grab some paint and smear it all over myself to fit in with this artistic place.
At the same time, you can also experience oil paintings in person. The prices range from tens to hundreds of dollars. It doesn’t matter if you can’t paint, there will be people to guide you.
There is also a Dafen Art Museum next to it, where you can further experience the influence of art.
Who says Shenzhen lacks art? Isn’t this the best example?
As the oil painting industry has begun to develop, 80% of the world's oil paintings come from China, and Dafen Village accounts for 60% of this 80%. Therefore, Dafen Oil Painting Village has enjoyed a high reputation at home and abroad. In November 2004, Dafen Oil Painting Village was named a "Cultural Industry Demonstration Unit" by the Ministry of Culture of the People's Republic of China, and has become an oil painting production base where painters from all over the world gather. Business hours: Monday to Sunday (open all day). Transportation Guide: From Shenzhen Railway Station and Luohu Port: Take bus 306 directly to Dafen Village; from Shenzhen Airport: Take Airport Line 7 (665) directly to Dafen Village.
I think it's okay. My son likes painting, so I took him there to see some art paintings.
2 km away from home, wearing a white dress and carrying a SLR, I immersed myself in the life here for just one hour. The painters were adding colors to their paintings seriously, some stopped to look carefully, some walked hurriedly, and some couldn't take their eyes away. Take your time, take your time.
Although I don't understand oil painting, it doesn't affect my pretending to be profound = =b
It's a good place for taking photos. There are many foreigners there. For those of us who don't understand painting, it's just beautiful, it seems, haha, it's good for cultivating your sentiments. If you haven't been there, I suggest you go and have a look.
Generally speaking, it is a place where paintings are sold in a concentrated manner. The shops are also quite messy. There is no overall beauty or local beauty. It is not recommended for sightseeing. If you want to buy paintings, you can go and have a look. Because the works are not allowed to be photographed, I only took pictures of the streets. I happened to see an exhibition at the art museum and went to see it.
I feel that the commercial atmosphere is a bit strong now. If you like oil paintings, you can go and have a look.
Forgive me for not understanding oil painting, I just think it looks good. I guess people who understand painting will like this place more, it's just a street selling paintings
Dafen Oil Painting Village is a villager group under the jurisdiction of Buji Village Committee, Buji Town, Longgang District, Shenzhen. As the oil painting industry has begun to take shape, "Dafen Oil Painting Village" has enjoyed a high reputation at home and abroad. With more and more painters and painters entering Dafen Village, "Dafen Oil Painting" has become a well-known cultural brand at home and abroad. When you come here, you will find many people painting on the street corners, which is particularly touching.
The whole village is full of oil paintings, full of literary and artistic atmosphere.
Without further ado, let's take a look at the pictures. This is where entrepreneurs and thinkers gather.
This small village with an artistic atmosphere is worth a visit for those who love cameras and literature.
I wanted to add some color to my home, so I spent two hours here. Many of the shops had crudely made pieces, and only a few of them moved me. In the end, I didn't take anything away.
A place full of literary and artistic atmosphere. If you have time, you can go there to feel the artistic atmosphere.
This palace of art provides a rare opportunity for you to enjoy the quietness, look at paintings, and daydream in the fast-paced city of Shenzhen.
The place is not big, a little paradise for oil painters. It is suitable for friends who like art painting to walk around and have a look. In addition, there are many small shops that make and wholesale picture frames. Unfortunately, you are not allowed to take pictures when you enter the art shop. After looking for a long time, the oil paintings in my memory are blurry...
The artistic little village is worth a visit, oil painting base!
It is called the Oil Painting Village because it houses a variety of oil painting studios and art galleries.
For those who like oil painting, it is a good choice to watch the live painting or buy a painting to take home. There is an exhibition hall inside, which is open from time to time.
A small village famous for its oil paintings, with many small shops gathered here.
Why did I go to Dafen Oil Painting Village today? It was because I really wanted to go out for a walk in the morning. I just wanted to face some real things, the kind that come from my heart and soul. I know that maybe Dafen will not disappoint me, but why I want to write this travel note is because I want to make sure I will not forget this rare encounter.
Dafen Oil Painting Village is not big, but it is enough for your spirit to wander here for any length of time. I don’t understand painting, and I don’t want to deliberately go to Baidu to learn how to appreciate a painting. I think that kind of life is too tiring. Keep it simple, just look, and if you like it, then go and see it. If you prefer, then follow your desire for knowledge to understand it. Life should be that simple.
My friend recommended this place to me, saying it was a small village full of artistic atmosphere. There were kindergartens, elementary schools, men and women who could paint oil paintings, lazy dogs and cats, and several romantic coffee shops. It was an art village full of life. So I went there, and it turned out that she was right.
Friends who drive all day, there is a small parking lot on the right side of Dafen Oil Painting Village. In addition, the number of vehicles that can be parked on the village road is limited. In order to avoid going around in circles, it is better to park directly in the parking lot opposite the entrance of the village. The difficulty of parking here is well known. This is my second time to enter the village. Of course, it is not like the devil entering the village. I don’t need to buy, buy, buy, because the oil paintings here are professional and valuable. They are purely for viewing. I just came here to hang out with a few friends. One of my friends lives nearby. We agreed to meet here. Walking in the alleys, the calligraphy and paintings are still what attract our attention...
Bring your eyes to discover beauty and your heart to tolerate mediocrity.
Come to Dafen Oil Painting Village to experience the beauty of art.
Dafen Oil Painting Village used to be an ordinary small village in Shenzhen, famous for producing oil paintings.
There is a square in Dafen Oil Painting Village, and the surrounding buildings are colorful and beautiful. There are many sculptures on the square, including Da Vinci and many others that I don't recognize. Walking further, you will find an ancestral hall, which is a historical and cultural building.
The Oil Painting Village is beautiful, but it is inevitably a little bit flawed. To me, the Oil Painting Village is a place where oil paintings are produced. Yes, it is a place where oil paintings are produced in batches. Because it is a production site, Dafen Oil Painting Village is inevitably lacking in artistic atmosphere, which is understandable. After all, Dafen Oil Painting Village was not born for art, but for the oil painting trade.
Although there is a lack of literary and artistic beauty, there are still good shops, thoughtful works, and painters with integrity, waiting for us to discover.
Come on, it’s free and there is no time limit. Bring your eyes to discover beauty and your heart to tolerate mediocrity, and come to Dafen Oil Painting Village to experience the beauty of art.
I went to the art museum to catch the Jinggangshan Art Exhibition. Without a camera, I couldn't take many photos of the scenery. Generally speaking, there wasn't much to see.
Bought a few paintings
Overall it's OK. It finally has the quaint feeling of Shenzhen.
It is famous for its oil painting village... but it is not a very artistic place. It mainly sells oil paintings and materials. You can go there to buy if you need them at home. There is an art gallery with works on display. You can take a look.
At 8 o'clock in the evening, I took a bus and finally arrived at Dafen Oil Painting Village. The first feeling was that it was an art wholesale market. When I entered the outside of Dafen Museum, I saw a group of square dancing aunties. I felt that I couldn't go upstairs. I just wanted to be influenced by it, but it was a pity that the commercial atmosphere was a bit strong. At that time, I didn't believe in it with the clerk. I walked into some alleys and saw some oil painters painting. Some shops even directly marked outside that no photos were allowed. We could have asked one more question before taking pictures to see if it was convenient for us to take pictures. This is also a place where students from the Academy of Fine Arts like to come here to copy.
There are direct buses and subways. I came here at night, which is the prime time for square dancing aunties. I didn't expect that the commercialism was strong as my friends said. But it's still good to buy a copy of a painting here. The gadgets in the colorful horse shop are great.
Many shops inside do not allow photography. The various oil paintings are very beautiful, and there are also three-dimensional
There are many art shops, a place with a literary atmosphere
It's a bit torn and the quality of the oil painting is not high, but its value lies in its concentration and quantity.
Many of the shops inside do not allow photography. The various oil paintings are very beautiful, and there are also three-dimensional ones.
As the village continued to expand in size and gain fame, it became what it is today: the "Dafen Oil Painting Village." This is a colorful world, with all kinds of oil paintings of animals, people, and landscapes that are very attractive. My favorite is the three-dimensional oil painting of flowers.
Most of the shops inside don't allow photography, so I didn't take many photos. I wanted to take photos of many of the vivid works to share with you, but because the boss said no photography was allowed, I was too embarrassed to take any photos.
Take the subway to Dafen Subway Station, go out from Exit A1 and walk 200 to 300 meters straight to Dafen Oil Painting Village. Whether in the shops full of paintings or in the deep alleys, you can see artists working hard at painting everywhere.
The Dafen Art Museum is holding a youth art exhibition. The paintings mainly show modern urban construction or street-style ethnic characteristics. There are many coffee shops and tea restaurants with a strong artistic atmosphere, and they also sell paintings.
It seems that you can't visit the old house in Dafen. The Sun Hill Art Center next to it is simply amazing. In a bustling city like Shenzhen, there is actually such a courtyard, full of the tranquility and beauty of the Jiangnan courtyard.
Today, Dafen Oil Painting Village has become a commercial place for selling paintings in the eyes of many people. Thanks to this impression, there are not many tourists here, so people who are willing to experience the influence of art can come here to enjoy the weekend. You can take pictures in the square at will, and most of the time there will be no one standing in front of the building you want to take a picture of; you can stop in every alley without worrying about blocking the flow of people!
Enjoy it now before more people experience its goodness! Feel what the manhole cover in the art place looks like! Famous paintings made into this small display stand have a unique artistic flavor! Although I can recognize one or two paintings by Van Gogh, I always feel that the style of the paintings displayed outside the shop is very messy! However, everyone has their own preferences, just choose what you like! Abandon those shops with different styles, these alleys scattered in the village are more attractive!
Dafen Art Museum is located on the side of the Oil Painting Village. It holds art exhibitions regularly and is free to visit! You may not understand the artist's intention, but everyone has the right to appreciate art! And enjoy it! There are also paintings on the wall! There are many stairs on the left hand side facing the art museum. Going up is a different world! Believe me, you must go and see it! There was no one up there when we went!
Dafen Village is a circle of peasant houses in Buji, Shenzhen. It is quite famous, not very large, and can be visited in about an hour. The management is average, the artistic atmosphere is not strong, and the commercial flavor is very strong. If you want to visit, you can go or not. If you want to buy paintings, there are still some places to go.
Dafen Village is an ancient Hakka village. Today, the golden signboard of "China's No. 1 Oil Painting Village" is well-known at home and abroad, and has created a miracle of occupying 60% of the world's oil painting market. Dafen Village's confidence comes from its strong economic strength. It took Dafen Village only 17 years to transform from a small Lingnan village with a per capita income of less than 200 yuan to "the first national cultural industry demonstration base" that occupies 60% of the world's oil painting market. In 17 years, Dafen Village has gathered nearly 10,000 painters, painters and art dealers, and is crowded with more than 300 galleries and more than 700 oil painting studios and workshops.
This place is not easy to find. You have to walk a distance after getting off the subway. Because it is located in a relatively remote place, it feels like it is far away from the hustle and bustle. Basically, this village is full of paintings and paintings, which feels very artistic.
It was still raining heavily in the afternoon. I searched where to go on a rainy day in Shenzhen. People said there was a nice village with an ancient style that was especially suitable for traveling in the rain.
I saw that it was not far from where I was, just two or three stops, so I took a bus to Dafen Oil Painting Village.
But everyone should pay attention, there is a Dafen Oil Painting Village and a Guanlan Printmaking Village in Shenzhen. These are two places. Be sure to choose the one that is suitable for playing on rainy days, and don’t go to the wrong one.
Don't ask me why I'm reminding you of this.
The first floor of a residential area was renovated. Personally, I think there is no need to make a special trip there unless you are very interested in oil paintings.
It was still raining heavily in the afternoon. I searched for places to go on rainy days in Shenzhen. People said there was a nice village with ancient style and was especially suitable for playing in the rain. I saw that it was not far from where I was, just two or three stops away, so I took a bus to Dafen Oil Painting Village. But everyone should pay attention, there is a Dafen Oil Painting Village and a Guanlan Printmaking Village in Shenzhen. These are two places. You must check which one is suitable for rainy days. Don't ask me why I remind you of this. Dafen Oil Painting Village is called a village, but it is actually a store converted from the first floor of a residential building in the city. If you are very interested in oil painting, you can come and have a look. If you are not interested in oil painting, I personally think it is not necessary to make a special trip. There are many really good oil paintings, and many of them are unique.
Dafen Oil Painting Village is in Buji, with quite convenient transportation. There are oil paintings for sale in many alleys in the village. If you are lucky, you can even see them painting on the spot. It is quite nice to take a look.
Dafen Oil Painting Village is located near the center of Buji Town. It looks very inconspicuous from the outside, but once you walk into the room, you will be shocked by the paintings. There are oil paintings and other paintings of all prices and levels here, and most of them can be bargained. Dafen should be the most comprehensive painting art in Shenzhen.
A paradise for art students. Van Gogh's sunflowers. A good place for people like me who have no sentiment to improve their status
A place to buy and sell oil paintings…………+_+
You are in the rain, I am under the umbrella, we are from the same painting.
Going to Dafen on a rainy day is quite artistic, but it is really not suitable. Because the "masters" and their paintings are all hidden in narrow corridors and indoors, although I don't know if they will be displayed on sunny days to make it more lively. There is nothing special about the scenery. Humanities are a matter of personal preference, and there is really no scenery to see here, except for paintings. As a person who has never understood painting and dancing since childhood, I can only tell you that these paintings are very beautiful. If you must ask me why these words can be sold at such a high price, I can only say that I am sorry that I don't understand it either. . . Picture 2 is a large inkstone in the exhibition hall when I went there, and Picture 3 is a painting of Dafen Oil Painting Village. I feel that I have found that angle. Friends who are interested can look for it next time you go there.
I went there for the oil paintings. There are indeed many beautiful paintings here, but the commercial atmosphere is too strong and lacks the original artistic atmosphere.
It feels too commercial. If you like oil paintings, you can go there~~~
The street is full of oil paintings. I like the carving shop inside. You can also customize your phone case, although it is a bit expensive, about 200 yuan. But there is no painting shop here, only selling picture frames. There are also calligraphy shops here. But it's not what I imagined~
If you are hungry, you can go to the Tea Story on the right side of the entrance to eat something. The udon noodles are delicious!
The artistic atmosphere is strong. It is both a gathering place for high-class painters' studios and a commercial trading market. I think Dafen Oil Painting Village is the balance between art and the market. Many studios sell a large number of paintings at low prices, ranging from 20 to 100 yuan, which makes people sad.
How should I put it? It is a piece of land that was developed from the village in the city for business. It is not as interesting as imagined. It is not a scene, but just a business place.
The paradise of art, where famous oil painters from all over the country gather, where you can find many cheap and beautiful works of art. A must-go place for young artists.
Dafen Oil Painting Village is located in Buji Town, Longgang District, Shenzhen. It is not a big place. I often take the No. 5 subway line to visit here on weekends. I can quietly watch the painters paint on the spot, and I can also find the original paintings I like in the store at a very cheap price. In the oil painting village, you can not only buy oil paintings, but also Chinese paintings, calligraphy, sculptures, etc., and you can also buy some pigments for oil paintings. The commercial atmosphere here is stronger. Many painters do not create their own works, but completely copy and color the copied artworks. Dafen Village is now an oil painting wholesale center for the domestic and international markets. I often meet some foreigners who go to the oil painting village to buy paintings. It is particularly worth mentioning that there are several private coffee shops in the oil painting village. The place is not big, but the freshly ground coffee is really authentic and tastes great. I also bought two beautiful cheongsams in a cheongsam shop inside for only 100 yuan each!
Dafen Oil Painting Village [Recommended], suggestion: half a day, the alleys are full of various oil painting shops and painters' studios. Friends who like oil painting may wish to go there, it is a place with a strong artistic atmosphere of oil painting. You will see many painters painting there. Paintings ranging from a dozen or twenty yuan to thousands of yuan are unique. It is easy to find by bus and subway. You can find it by asking people around.
The place is relatively small, and an hour is enough for fun.
The place is small, there is an art exhibition there that you can also check out.
As the name suggests, it is the Oil Painting Village.
It has a strong artistic atmosphere and is a paradise for oil paintings. You can not only buy paintings directly, but also watch painters paint on the spot. There are paintings of various styles, contents and categories. If you browse slowly, you will always find the one you like. This is a holy place that literary and artistic young people cannot miss!
I've been there twice, it's just average. Students who are interested in buying oil paintings can go there. There is an exhibition hall that regularly updates the works inside.
The bus and subway are very convenient, and the artistic atmosphere is rich. Oil paintings, brushes, and painting tools are all for sale. Some small paintings are cheap. There is an exhibition hall inside, which is free to visit and often has different art exhibitions.
For those who don’t have enough time, there is no need to go to the Oil Painting Village. It’s just some galleries. I don’t think it’s fun. I guess it’s because I lack artistic talent.
Dafen Oil Painting Village is well-known in China because of the sales and commercial creation of many oil paintings here. Shenzhen also regards it as a development project, so I came here to visit. I originally thought that it was a school of fine arts that came here to create works, and later developed into an oil painting village. As a result, I found out that it was not the case, and it lost some flavor and interest.
Located in Longgang District, Shenzhen, the Longgang Line of Line 3 passes through here. It is a small village specializing in oil paintings and is well-known nationwide.
Dafen is the first oil painting village in China. You can see various painting styles and appreciate the progress of Chinese painting.
There are many famous paintings to admire here, but only those who understand can appreciate them. People like us are just here to enjoy the scenery.
Whether male or female, they just sit on a small stool and paint in the alley. However, most of them copy. I found that the girls who study art are quite pretty. It is a place worth visiting.
Oh my god, here it comes again. Didn’t I upload it once today?
Pizza Hut in the Oil Painting Village, hahaha, I didn’t take any tourist photos