Dongguan Travel Guide

Dongguan Travel Guide

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Donggaun Facts

Chinese Name: 东莞 (dōng guǎn)
Population: 8,392,200
Area: Land Area: 2460.1 square kilometers (949.85 square miles), Sea Area: 82.57 square kilometers (31.88 square miles)
Location: in the south-central area of Guangdong Province, southern China
Area Code: 0769
Zip Code: 523000
GDP (2018): CNY 827.86 billion (USD 125.11 billion)
 

Factory of the World

Dongguan, located in the mid-south of Guangdong Province and in the east of the Pearl River Delta, is 50 kilometers (about 31 miles) south of Guangzhou, and 90 kilometers (about 56 miles) north of Shenzhen. It is 47 nautical miles from Hong Kong as well as 48 nautical miles from Macau. Due to the superior location and reform and opening up, Dongguan is known as the workshop of the world with more than 151,000 industrial enterprises and the number of Fortune Global 500 is up to 31 including Samsung, Wal-Mart. Nikon. However, since 2010, Dongguan has been transforming from a labor-intensive city into a high-tech electronic innovator under the impact of the international financial crisis. Dongguan is also the third largest foreign trade city in China and an important transportation hub in Guangdong Province. In 2019, it became a member city of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. As one of the birthplaces of Lingnan Culture, Dongguan has folk customs such as the Dragon Boat Race, Cantonese Opera, Hakka folk songs and Lion Dance.

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A number of historical sites are left in the city which has experienced a long and splendid history. The destinations related to the Opium War tell the early modern history to every visitor. Apart from those, Keyuan Garden and Hermit Villa should not be missed on your trip. They are ideal places for people to relax in the bustling industrial city. While developing the economy, the local government has also paid great attention to the city's tourism industry. In recent years, a number of natural tourism destinations have been built in Dongguan, such as Humen BridgeHumen Naval Battle Museum, Opium War MuseumKeyuan Garden and Yinxian Resort, adding more color to your trip.

Catering for the needs of the city's further development, the pubic facilities in this city are being improved step by step. By now, visitors from both home and abroad can get here easily by air, ship or coach. At the same time, subway, public bus and taxi make the transportation inside the city easier. A large number of star-rated hotels are situated everywhere in this city.

Weather

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When to Go: September and October are the best time to visit Dongguan.

Dining        Shopping        Nightlife

The advantageous geographical position brings to Dongguan a pleasant climate and rich resources. When you come here in the harvest season, you must sample some local agricultural products such as bananas, litchi, longan, pineapples, etc. And the 115.98 kilometers (about 72 miles) long coastline supplies the locals with abundant seafood which is the main ingredient of local dishes. Don't forget to try it in your travels.

- Last updated on Dec. 01, 2023 -
Questions & Answers on Dongguan Travel
Asked by amber from USA | Mar. 01, 2024 06:57Reply
I need a zip code to this address.
1514, Building 5 Lin Run Zhi Gu,RD 5 Road ,
Songshan Lake High-tech Zone, Dongguan City,
Guangdong Province
Answers (1)
Answered by Harry | Mar. 03, 2024 18:22
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It is 523808.
Asked by Henning from GERMANY | Nov. 17, 2023 22:34Reply
Hello! I need the zip code for the following address:
Yunling Warehouse
F, Kang Zhong Building, No.2 Commercial Second Street, Niushan Zhong Wu Wei, Dongcheng Street, Dongguan city, Guangdong Province

Could you please help me?
Answers (2)
Answered by Rita | Nov. 20, 2023 00:32
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It is 523125.
Answered by Marcello | Dec. 01, 2023 03:31
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Have fun if you want to send goods back there.... we did the same and nothing happened... there are probably an extremely large number of fake shops reported. My wife also fell for it and got the worst quality
Asked by Mona from INDIA | Oct. 21, 2023 04:44Reply
Is there any indian veg restaurant near changanzhen road?
Near babyloan hotel
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Answered by David | Oct. 23, 2023 00:46
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I'm sorry but I haven't found any Indian restaurant nearby.
Asked by marney from CANADA | Aug. 16, 2023 12:23Reply
No.51 ,Houjie Road East ,Houjie Town,Dongguan City ,Guang Dong Province,China
what is the postal code?
Answers (1)
Answered by Anna | Aug. 16, 2023 20:18
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It is 523950.
Asked by Alfred Tan from SINAPORE | Aug. 06, 2023 03:54Reply
Nancheng Fumin Commercial Pedestrian Stree, Dongguant
Dear sir/Mdm
Which metro station is near Nancheng Fumin Commercial Pedestrian Street, Dongguan?
Any shopping around Humen metro station, Dongguan.
Thank you
Answers (1)
Answered by Molly | Aug. 07, 2023 18:57
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The nearest metro station is Xiping Station which is about 2.4km from the pedestrian street.
Around the Humen Station, the nearest one is Lefu (乐福) shopping center at 40 meters west of intersection of Central Street and Oasis Road.
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