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Dafen Oil Painting Village

Dafen Oil Painting Village tickets for foreigners

大芬油画村 — one recommended booking path, with clear steps.

Last checked 6 Oct 2026

Photo: Mx. Granger / CC0 / Wikimedia Commons

Shenzhen · 大芬油画村

At a glance

Book ahead?
No — free, just walk in
Where
Free — no ticket needed
When tickets release
No ticket required
Open & closed days
Village open daily. Dafen Art Museum closed Mondays (except public holidays).
Price
Free (village and Dafen Art Museum)
Hours
Village studios: daytime into evening. Dafen Art Museum: 09:30–17:30 (last entry 17:00), closed Mondays.
Passport on entry
Follow on-site ID rules; passport recommended for foreigners.
Recommended path

Free — no ticket needed

Dafen is an open neighbourhood of painting studios and galleries with no gate. The Dafen Art Museum inside is free and needs no reservation.

Official visitor info

Last checked 6 Oct 2026 · How we verify

Step-by-step booking guide

  1. 1

    Take Metro Line 3 to Dafen

    Get off at Dafen Station and use Exit A1; the village starts a few minutes' walk away.

  2. 2

    Wander the lanes

    Studios line the alleys; you can watch painters at work and browse freely.

  3. 3

    Visit the Dafen Art Museum

    Free, no booking, 09:30–17:30 (last entry 17:00); closed Mondays.

  4. 4

    Buying or commissioning

    Agree price, size and delivery time before work starts on a custom portrait.

Key pitfalls

  • Take Metro Line 3 to Dafen Station — it is in Longgang, about 25 minutes from Futian.
  • Haggle politely: prices for reproductions and portraits vary a lot by size and quality.
  • Monday is quiet: the museum is closed and fewer studios are busy.

If it doesn’t work

Backup options

Use these only if the recommended path doesn’t work.

Official help channelsIf the primary path fails, re-check the attraction’s official site or help email listed in Sources.

FAQ

Is Dafen free?

Yes. The village has no gate, and the Dafen Art Museum is free with no reservation.

Source: 61893.com

How do I get there?

Shenzhen Metro Line 3 to Dafen Station, Exit A1.

Source: sz.gov.cn

When is the museum open?

09:30–17:30 with last entry at 17:00; closed Mondays except public holidays.

Source: 61893.com

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Sources

  • sz.gov.cnShenzhen Government Online: Dafen Art Museum hours 9:30–17:30, closed Mondays, Metro Line 3 Dafen Station Exit A1 · accessed 6 Oct 2026
  • 61893.comRepublished official Dafen Art Museum notice (Feb 2026): free, no reservation, 9:30–17:30, last entry 17:00, closed Mondays except holidays · accessed 6 Oct 2026
  • shenzhen-trip.comFree entry, getting there, best times · accessed 6 Oct 2026
  • thingstodoinshenzhen.comNo gates or ticket; studio hours · accessed 6 Oct 2026

Last checked 6 Oct 2026 · How we verify