Shenzhen – The beloved forest train at the OCT East Tea Valley (东部华侨城茶溪谷) in Shenzhen has been given a makeover, delivering a refreshed experience for locals and tourists alike.

The new red-orange themed train features a 50-minute loop ride around Tea Valley, taking passengers through forests, canyons, flower fields and lakes.

For years, the forest train has been one of the resort’s most popular attractions, with open-air views that let riders enjoy the surrounding natural scenery.

The resort has also optimized the train’s operations, including enhanced vehicle inspections, track maintenance and improved onboard commentary and service.

Visitors often pair the train ride with a hike through the valley. Resort hotels and cafés are within walking distance of the train station.

How to get there?  

For public transport, visitors can travel to Yantian Port West Station (盐田港西) via Shenzhen Metro Line 8. Bus line Yunhai Special A (云海专线A) provides service to OCT East Tea Valley.