Shenzhen LOFT International YH

Shenzhen is a legend in Chinese recent history. It has changed itself from a small fishing village to a metropolitan city in just over two decades. It is a catchment of all the elites both at home and from aboard. It holds certain degree of resemblance to Hong Kong (which is just a stone's throw away) but also differs with its own character in many ways.Hua Qiao Cheng (which means Overseas Chinese Town or 'OCT' was originally developed by a group of Chinese returned from overseas who eventually settled down there) is a well-developed and managed community - a live record showing how this fascinating city evolves. The hostel is about 800m from underground Qiao Cheng Dong Stop (Exit A). It lies in a beautiful and lush green setting, adjacent to the modern art centre 'LOFT' where exhibitions introducing both local and overseas art creations are held on a regular basis. While to the East of the city, high rises continuously springing up, this particular area is undergoing a transformation of its own - heading to artistic development. The hostel turns a somewhat unattractive workers home into a simple but high quality budget accommodation and meeting place. The idea is to keep element of the original architecture and history and to incorporate them with contemporary style extension. The scale, proportion and proper use of basic materials are all the important elements to show the power of simplicity and elegance. Some of the original balconies have been incorporated into extension of bedrooms with floor to ceiling glass wall on 3 sides, giving a spectacular view of the skyline. Half of these rooms are in Japanese Tatami style in order to offer a taste of different atmosphere. By applying a contemporary design ethos to an existing structure, it creates a vision of different stages of the local history. Hostel provides small dormitory, single room, twin room and family room, self-catering kitchen, laundry, Internet access and cafe. In between these facilities, the hostel offers a series of integrated spaces, all of which can be enjoyed separately with passages connected.The LOFT modern art centre is just behind the hostel. Within walking distance, theme parks of Chinese folk culture and Chinese ancient architectures are worth to visit. Artists in the Chinese folk culture park are all genuine ethnic minorities coming from places all over the country. If you are looking for fun or excitement, Happy Valley or Window of the World theme park is the choice. Mangrove Nature Reserve (birds watching) at sea front and botanic garden are not far away from the hostel.Booking will be cancelled for any arrival later than 20:00 without advance notice.

Take underground and get off at Qiao Cheng Dong stop, take exit 'A' then walk towards west for 2 minutes, turn right when seeing a petrol station and 'Konka' Group sign, keep straight on for 5 minutes will hit a T junction, then keep left and follow the En Ping Street all the way through for 3-4 minutes, You will see a open car park and the hostel is at the end of the street. From Shenzhen airport, take airport bus to city and change underground to Qiao Cheng Dong stop. Also direct bus to 'Sea View Hotel' (one stop further by underground from the hostel) from Hong Kong International Airport.From Hong Kong border (Lo Wu or Lok Ma Chau) take underground to Qiao Cheng Dong stop. * * * See location map at photo gallery * * *