Dongguan

Dongguan (东莞 Dōngguǎn) is in the Pearl River Delta region of China, about 100 km from Hong Kong. It's a major manufacturing center, producing an estimated one fifth of the world's smartphones and one tenth of the world's shoes. Besides industrial activity, it was known for the dubious distinction of being China's prostitution capital, though this service has become much less prominent following a major crackdown in 2014.

Towns

Houjie is an industrial town of 400,000 people, mostly temporary residents, 30 minutes southwest of Dongguan.

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Buy a Flight ticket to and from Dongguan

The Pearl River Delta has one of the largest concentrations of international airports in the world, including Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is just over an hour from the Dongguan downtown. There is a shuttle bus to the Dongguan airport check-in station at the South China Mall in Wanjiang. If hiring a vehicle and the fare should be about ¥700. Also and there is Intercity Bus at Baiyun Airport. And the pick up port:Gate A9 of the Arrival Hall and South China International Auto Parts City of Dalang Town. Buses to/from other bus stations, such as the Dongguan City Terminal, are likely to be available as well, enquire locally.
The Shenzhen Airport is also about an hour from the center city but much closer to some Dongguan towns, especially Chang'an and Humen, expect to pay ¥200-300 by car. By bus, it will cost ¥60-50, and the last one going to the airport departs (as of May 2022) at 8:00pm, at least if going from the Dongguan City terminal. A light rail line connecting Shenzhen Airport to Humen, Houjie, and other parts of Dongguan is under construction and scheduled to open in 2019.
Hong Kong International Airport can be visited by buses that depart on regular schedules from hotels across Dongguan. It is also accessible by a special ferry from Dongguan's Humen town that connects directly to the international flights area of the airport (caution-check with your airline, as not all allow this).

Travel by train to Dongguan

There are several train stations in Dongguan; here are some of the most important:

Dongguan Railway Station - 东莞站, Dōngguǎn Zhàn / New Shilong Railway Station, 新石龙站, Xīn Shílóng Zhàn | Frequent service from Guangzhou and Shenzhen. The station is connected to the Dongguan Metro.

Changping Railway Station - 常平站, Chángpíng Zhàn | Formerly known as Dongguan Railway Station. Hong Kong's Mass Transit Railway offers service (the former Kowloon-Canton Railway service) from Hung Hom Station in Hong Kong to Guangzhou with a stop in Dongguan. The fare is payable in either RMB or HKD. As of 2022 and the one-way fare is HK$155.

Dongguan East Railway Station - 东莞东站, Dōngguǎn Dōng Zhàn | Service from lots of destinations all over China.

Travel on a Bus in Dongguan

The most popular method for Hong Kong local residents to travel to Dongguan is by bus. There are several companies that offer bus travel to Dongguan from Hong Kong. A good place to find a bus, would be at the bus stands inside the arrival terminal at Hong Kong Airport. Prices are usually HK$80–100 for a one-way ticket or HK$150 for a two-way ticket. Travel durations usually are 1.5-2.5 hours depending on traffic conditions. If you are traveling from another part of China, you can also travel to Dongguan by bus, most major cities in China will have bus routes to the Dongguan Main Bus Station in Nancheng. There buses to several bus stations in Dongguan from the main Luohu border crossing bus terminal, so be careful that you choose the correct one.

Book a Halal Cruise or Boat Tour in Dongguan

One of the less used ways to get to Dongguan from Hong Kong is by ferry. This allows you to avoid the queues at the busy customs checkpoints on the border between Hong Kong and mainland China. Ferries are operated by CKS. They depart from Hong Kong International Airport's Skypier and arrive at Humen Ferry Terminal GPS , =(虎门港澳码头, Hǔmén Gǎng Ào Mǎtou) in Humen Town.

Get Around

The best method for visitors to get around is taxi. Taxis are cheap, and a 30 minutes ride should not cost more than ¥80. Beware however, some taxis are used for kidnapping. Be sure to only use the green, licensed Dongguan taxis. Buses cost ¥2 per ride, but beware of the aggressive driving.

By rail

The metro system, Dongguan Rail Transit, opened in 2016 with a single line serving 15 stations between Dongguan Railway Station and Humen Railway Station. The system is being expanded, with plans for three additional lines and connections to the Guangzhou and Shenzhen metros.

What to see in Dongguan

Dongguan has an exhibition center in Dongguan city, which hosts many exhibitions and conferences. There is also a sports center for local residents. If you only have a day and want to stay in one area, you might start from Jin'aozhou Pagoda (金鳌洲塔), go east and see Keyuan Garden (可园), and then walk along Dongcheng Avenue (东城大道) for shopping and food. It is not too far to bar street, where you can check out some pretty hopping clubs.

Central Dongguan

Dongguan Botanical Garden - 东莞植物园 | Opening Hours: 06:00-22:30 Free

Dongguan Exhibition Center - 东莞展览馆 | Opening Hours: 09:00-17:30, no entry after 16:30, closed on Mondays Free

Dongguan Library - 东莞图书馆 | Opening Hours: Monday and Friday: 14:00-21:00, all other days: 09:00-21:00 Free

Dongguan Museum - 东莞市博物馆 | Opening Hours: 09:00-17:30, closed on Mondays Free

Dongguan Science & Technology Museum - 东莞市科学技术博物馆 | Opening Hours: 09:30-17:30, no tickets sold after 16:30, closed on Mondays ¥25

Jin'aozhou Pagoda - 金鳌洲塔 | Originally built between 1597 and 1624 and the pagoda attained its present appearance following a major rennovation in 1737. Experts are said to be impressed by the fact that since 1737 and the pagoda has tilted by less than 1% despite being situated only a few meters from the river bank.

Keyuan Museum - Ke Garden & Museum, 可园博物馆 | Opening Hours: 09:00-17:30, Closed on Tuesdays ¥8 to enter the area with the old buildings; other areas of the museum and gardens are free

Mount Shuilian Forest Park - 水濂山森林公园 | Opening Hours: 05:30-19:30 Free

Qifeng Park - 旗峰公园, Qífēng Gōngyuán

Humen Town

Lin Zexu Memorial Museum - 林则徐纪念馆 | Part of the Opium War Museum (鸦片战争博物馆).

Sea Battle Museum - 海战博物馆 | Part of the Opium War Museum (鸦片战争博物馆).

Weiyuan Fort - 威远炮台 | A 19th century coastal fort that saw action during the Opium Wars. Administered by the Opium War Museum (鸦片战争博物馆).

Outlying areas

Guanyin Mountain National Forest Park - 观音山国家森林公园 | The most direct way to get there is to take bus no. L4 from Dongguan Bus Station. Alternatively, one could also take a high-speed train to Zhangmutou (樟木头) and then either catch a taxi or transfer to bus no. 6.

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Dongguan Yulan Theater - 东莞玉兰大剧院, Dōngguǎn Yùlán Dà Jùyuàn
Dongguan Basketball Center - 东莞篮球中心, Dōngguǎn Lánqiú Zhōngxīn | Home of the Guangdong Southern Tigers.

Shopping in Dongguan

Dongguan is well known for its Huanghe Fashion Town located in the Humen District along Renming Road, Renyi Road, Jinglong Road and Yinglong Road. The neighborhood houses one of China's largest clothing and textile wholesale markets, which extends over an area of about one square kilometre. Many of the products sold there are exported to Hong Kong and the rest of the world. Everybody can enjoy low wholesale prices, even when buying in small quantities.

Visit a Muslim Friendly Mall in Dongguan

South China Mall - 华南MALL, Huánán MALL | The largest mall in the world (depending on how you count), featuring an IMAX theater and a theme park.

Hundred Flowers Times Plaza - 百花时代广场, Bǎihuā Shídài Guǎngchǎng | Eight-story mall with free wifi. The ground floor has a food court with a good selection of Chinese restaurants, and the fifth floor has a movie theater. Just outside the mall are several jewelry stores and clothing stores, and the neighborhood around it is lively and full of restaurants and retail outlets as well.

Halal Restaurants

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eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Dongguan

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Stay Safe

As anywhere, be careful. However, be more careful in Dongguan because the city is known to be quite dangerous. Violent crime is more common than in nearby cities; you can be robbed, especially in less populated areas.

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