Dwelling artists lead peaceful life in Dongbei Village

In Dongbei Village of Kuichong Subdistrict, Dapeng New Area, about a hour’s drive from downtown Futian, dwell artists from all over China who choose to escape from the bustling city and settle there for its tranquility and low rent. In different realms of art such as poetry, music, design and photography, these artists (some are well-established) are living poetically in little worlds of their own.

In an effort to introduce these artists to more people and let themselves know one another, two professional travelers Jie Xi and Hai Lan (both of whom run Me Town, a B&B in the village) initiated and organized an array of salons titled “Wasting Time on Beautiful Things” which ran between .

Some artists gathered together to share and exchange views on various topics over coffee, tea and snacks; others instructed artistic skills; and still others presented their artistic performances and creations.