Happy Valley Shenzhen深圳欢乐谷

OCT's big theme park: coasters, a summer water park and Shenzhen's biggest Halloween

Happy Valley opened in OCT on 1 October 1998, the first park in what became a national chain run by the OCT Group. It covers about 35 hectares next to Window of the World and is laid out in themed zones including Spanish Square, Cartoon City, Gold Mine Town, Shangri-La Woods, Typhoon Bay, Sunshine Beach and the Playa Maya water park.

The draw is thrill rides, shows and parades rather than film characters. A day ticket covers almost every ride and performance; you pay extra only for food and a few add-ons such as bungee. The Playa Maya water park opens in the hot months, and evenings bring light shows and parades. Children under 1.2 metres and anyone aged 70 or over get in free, which makes it an affordable family day.

Autumn is when it matters most to expats. Each year the park turns into Shenzhen's largest Halloween event, with haunted houses, costumed actors and a night parade, and it is a popular group outing for friends and colleagues. In 2026 the Halloween festival runs from 24 September to 22 November, with night sessions from 5pm that are cheaper than a day ticket and easy to reach after work.

What to see and do

Visiting

Address

18 Qiaocheng West Street, OCT, Nanshan District (深圳市南山区侨城西街18号)

Hours

Current official park times: opens 9:30am, night session from 5pm, closes 11pm. Ticket sales stop 1.5 hours and ticket check 1 hour before closing. Hours change by season and are posted on the official site

Tickets

Day ticket list price ¥260; online deals from about ¥228 for adults and ¥130 for children and seniors (2026). Under 1.2 m and age 70+ (with ID) free, one per paying adult; 1.2–1.5 m and age 60–69 at a concession price (2026)

Booking

Online in advance through the official site or ticketing platforms; tickets are valid on the day bought and do not allow re-entry

Getting there

Metro Lines 1, 2 or 8 to Window of the World, exit A, then about 400 m on foot

Phone

0755-2694 9184

Time needed

A full day, or an evening on a night ticket

• Buy tickets online a day or more ahead: online prices are usually well below the ¥260 gate price.
• Bring your passport if you are buying a concession ticket for a senior; age discounts need ID.
• Weekday afternoons are quietest. During Halloween the queues for haunted houses build fast after dark, so head to the ones you care about first.
• Your ticket is single entry, so plan meals inside or eat before you go in.
• Window of the World is next door and OCT Loft is two metro stops away on Line 1 if you want to combine trips.

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