Located on the eastern outskirts of the sprawling metropolis, Dameisha has two key features that make it a unique venue for those wanting to stage events with an unusual theme. In the hills is the nine square kilometre development known as Overseas Chinese Town (OCT) East. On the seashore below is a once sleepy beach resort with a growing number of three, four and five star resorts.
Nestled among green hills, OCT East is a mixed-use development with high-end housing, golf course, tea farm, theme parks, shopping, narrow-gauge railway and a cluster of hotels – from boutique to five star.
From corporate getaways and teambuilding activities to exotic photo opportunities for product launches, the complex offers an array of creative options for MICE activities. There are stunning natural landscapes with hills, rivers and lakes. There is a traditional Chinese-style village and traditional Chinese temples. There is even a mock Swiss village with a man-made lake, boating, entertainment, retail, F&B outlets, and a luxurious spa.
From the outside, Interlaken OCT Hotel Shenzhen looks more like a gigantic Swiss chalet than a five-star hotel. There are 308 guestrooms, several F&B outlets and state-of-the-art conference facilities. Meeting facilities include a grand ballroom, an auditorium and 13 meeting rooms ranging from 50 to 700 sqm. Parkview O City Hotel and the Mahayana OCT Boutique Hotel are smaller in scale. With a Buddhist theme, the Mahayana is perched atop a summit. Offering vegetarian fare, it has facilities for small-scale meetings.
Sheraton Dameisha Resort offers a completely different ambience. Located several miles away, the five-star property is on the beach, making it the only beachfront property in this part of town. Sheraton has six food and beverage outlets with ocean or mountain views. The hotel has 2,165 sqm of meeting space with wireless high speed Internet access throughout. Included are a 1,030 sqm grand ballroom and nine function rooms. With a 7.5-metre high ceiling, the ballroom can accommodate up to 1,200 guests and can be divided into three smaller spaces.