Shapowei is adjacent to Nanputuo Temple and Xiamen University. It is a must-visit place when traveling to Xiamen. Its name comes from the fact that this is the end of a large stretch of beach, and sand from all over the place flows here. During the renovation of the old city over the years, Shapowei has become a modern cultural and tourism port integrating fishing port culture and artistic charm.
Art West District is a young cultural and art district that has emerged on the edge of Shapowei Wind Shelter. It is located at No. 60 Shapowei and was transformed from an abandoned factory building. It includes sculpture, pottery, printmaking, clothing design, handmade woodcraft, animation, music, paper art, video and other artistic elements. It also provides urban trend elements such as free skateboarding, music scenes, and retro markets. Every experience you have here will be a blend of life and art.
When you walk into the Art West District, the first thing you see are some small car-shaped shops selling some handmade trinkets. Most of them are unique handmade items by the boss, which are very exquisite and endearing.
There are many star lights hanging on the wooden corridor opposite the store. When it is dark, the lights are turned on to match the surrounding environment to enhance the artistic atmosphere.
The distinctive graffiti wall, with bold contrasting colors, creates a strong artistic effect and is enthusiastically sought after by literary and artistic youths.
There are also many small shops and Internet celebrity shops suitable for taking pictures, each with its own characteristics and suitable for checking in. The picture shows "Xiong Ji Clothing Store". This small store has rainbow tiles with the words "Shapowei", which is very iconic. Remember to check in~
Although the Art West District is not large, it has many markets and shops. Every experience you have here will be a blend of life and art. Don’t miss it when traveling to Xiamen!
Address: No. 60, Shapowei, Xiamen City