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Dongguan Travel
Dongguan is located in the mid-south of Guangdong Province and
in the east of the Pearl River Delta. 50 kilometers (about 31
miles) south of Guangzhou, and 90 kilometers (about 56 miles)
north of Dongguan, Dongguan is 47 nautical miles from Hong Kong
as well as 48 nautical miles from Macau.
Currently, Dongguan
plays a vital role in the communication between Guangzhou and
Hong Kong.
In the year of 331 Dongguan
was first built as a county but the history of this area can be
traced back to the Neolithic Age. About 150 years ago, the famous
Incineration of Opium during the Opium War took place in Humen Town,
Dongguan City, opening a new chapter of Chinese modern history. Now,
visitors have opportunities to visit the most complete ancient
battlefield remains in the world. During the current era of reform
and opening-up in China, Dongguan's economy maintains a substantial
and rapid development, making Dongguan an important international
industrial city. By 1988, Dongguan was upgraded to be a
prefecture-level city of Guanggong Province.
At present, covering an area
of 2,465 square kilometers (about 952 square miles), Dongguan City
administers 28 towns and 4 subdistricts. In the year 2005, the
population of Dongguan reached 7,506,300, including 5,849,800
temporary residents. Additionally, Dongguan is the hometown of
280,000 overseas Chinese and more than 70,000 compatriots in Hong
Kong. All of them have made lots of contributions to the development
of Dongguan.
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, adding
more color to your trip. Catering for the needs of the city's
further development, the pubic facilities in Dongguan are being
improved step by step. By now, visitors from both home and abroad
can get here easily by air, ship or bus. Also a large number of
star-rated hotel are situated everywhere in Dongguan.
The advantageous
geographical position also 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.
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