With autumn approaching, are you interested in exploring the East Lake High-tech Development Zone, also known as Optics Valley of China (OVC), and discovering new adventures through travel? We recommend visiting three scenic spots that are easily accessible via the metro.

OVC AI Art Exhibition

The OVC AI Art Exhibition. [Photo/WeChat account of Optics Valley of China]

All the 110 artistic works being displayed at the OVC AI Art Exhibition were generated by AI. You can enjoy a 2,000-square-meter exhibition area, including 135 sq m of immersive experience space.

With the most exhibits, the exhibition is the largest in Central China, and you can make free reservations to visit the place through the WeChat applet.

The exhibition runs until Oct 7, near the Exit C of the Optics Valley Square Metro Station.

China Architecture Science and Technology Museum

The inside of a Mongolian yurt tent is on display at the China Architecture Science and Technology Museum. [Photo/WeChat account of Optics Valley of China]

An exhibition focusing on the traditional Chinese residences was unveiled on Aug 22 at the China Architecture Science and Technology Museum, demonstrating typical houses of all parts of China.

If it is your first time to visit the museum, you'd better also visit the permanent exhibition hall on the B2 Floor.

The opening time for the museum is from 9 am to 5 pm (except Monday, when it is closed), and the entrance is open until 4:30 pm). You can reach there after an 800-meter walk when you leave Exit D of the Baoxie Metro Station.

Flower sea around OVC's government service center 

The round and fluffy bassia scoparias around OVC's government service center. [Photo/WeChat account of Optics Valley of China]

Having a total area of 1400,000 sq m, the flower sea is a popular place for photo taking, with purple vervains and round bassia scoparias blooming in summer and autumn, respectively.

In the mid-October, the fluffy green bassia scoparias will turn claret-colored.

Exit the Optics Valley Fourth Road Metro Station from Exit C and walk 600 meters to reach the destination.