Dafen Oil Painting Village
"China's No. 1 oil painting village": since 1989 it has grown into a production base for copy paintings for export and a major global source of decorative oil paintings—at its peak, a sizable share of the world's commercial oil paintings came from the galleries and painters here.
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- Open all day
- Ticket
- Free
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
"China's No. 1 oil painting village": since 1989 it has grown into a production base for copy paintings for export and a major global source of decorative oil paintings—at its peak, a sizable share of the world's commercial oil paintings came from the galleries and painters here; in recent years it has been shifting toward original galleries and art spaces, and the Oil Painting Trading Plaza and the art museum offer a full view of the industry. Free admission; direct access via Metro Line 3, Dafen Station; portraits can be commissioned on the spot.
Getting there: Metro Line 3, Dafen Station
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