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OH Bay

​​OH Bay (Happy Harbor)​​ A $1.2 billion waterfront complex in Shenzhen's Bao'an District, featuring the 128m "Bay Glory" Ferris wheel, coastal parks, JW Marriott, and avant-garde performing arts center. Blends nature, tech, and culture with daily light shows.

Introduction

​Overview​

OH Bay, opened in phases since 2020, is Shenzhen’s premier ​​38-hectare coastal destination​​ integrating leisure, arts, and commerce. Designed by LLA Architects (USA) and developed by OCT Group, it anchors the ​​Greater Bay Area​​ with 270,000㎡ parks, 120,000㎡ retail, and iconic structures like the Ferris wheel ($25M investment) and "Bay Opera House" theater.

​Key Attractions​

  1. ​Bay Glory Ferris Wheel​

    • ​128m tall​​ with 28 climate-controlled capsules (25-person capacity), offering 30-minute rides showcasing Qianhai Bay. Features VIP pods for weddings/special events.
    • Best time: 17:45–18:30 for sunset views.
  2. ​Bay Opera House​

    • ​3.8万㎡​​ theater complex by architect Rocco Yim, housing 1,500-seat/600-seat venues with ​​Olympic-grade acoustics​​. Hosts international performances.
  3. ​Coastal Culture Park​

    • ​27万㎡​​ green space with:
      • Rainforest Valley: 600m artificial stream.
      • Celebration Plaza: Daily ​​light/water shows​​ (20:00 weekdays, +21:00 weekends).
      • Art installations: Math-inspired sculptures and LED-lit jogging paths.
  4. ​Retail & Dining​

    • ​East/West Commercial Blocks​​: 200+ outlets, including Michelin-recommended restaurants and "China’s Most Beautiful Bookstore" (Zhongshuge).
  5. ​JW Marriott Light Wings​

    • ​110-room​​ luxury hotel with Ferris wheel views, part of OCT’s $100M hospitality cluster.

​Visitor Experience​

  • ​Tech​​: AR animal projections, palm-vein entry (Line 14), and AI navigation.
  • ​Access​​:
    • Metro: Line 5 to ​​Linha Station​​ (Exit B2, 3-min walk).
    • Parking: 1,200 spots at ​​P1-P5 lots​​.
  • ​Tickets​​: Ferris wheel (30 adult, 15 child), park entry free.

​Cultural Impact​

  • ​Awards​​: ASLA 2017 (landscape design).
  • ​Events​​: Annual Bougainvillea Flower Show (Nov–Dec), international light-art festivals.

OH Bay redefines coastal urbanism by blending mathematics-inspired design—drawing from Fermat’s Spiral—with ecological principles and Shenzhen’s vibrant spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship.

Note: Operational hours (2025): Park 10:00–22:00, Ferris wheel 10:30–22:30 (closed Tue AM).

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