Location: Dongguan
Top Things to do in Dongguan
What to do and see in Dongguan, China: The Best Places and Tips
Dongguan is a prefecture-level city in central Guangdong Province of South China. An important industrial city in the Pearl River Delta, Dongguan borders the provincial capital of Guangzhou to the north, Huizhou to the northeast, Shenzhen to the south, and the Pearl River to the west. It is part of the Pearl River Delta megacity with more than 44.78 million inhabitants at the 2010 census spread over nine municipalities (including Macao) across an area of 17,573 square kilometres (6,785 sq mi). Dongguan's city administration is considered especially progressive in seeking foreign direct investment. Dongguan ranks behind only Shenzhen, Shanghai and Suzhou in exports among Chinese cities, with $65.54 billion in shipments. It is also home to one of the world's largest, though largely empty, shopping malls, the New South China Mall. Although the city is geographically and thus culturally Cantonese in the Weitou form and as well as culturally Hakka in the prefectures of Fenggang and Qingxi, the majority of the modern-day population speaks Mandarin due to the large influx of economic migrants from other parts of China.
Restaurants in Dongguan
1. Qifeng Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By vemcmur - Bountiful, Utah
We enjoyed walking on the well maintained paved trails of this park. It is a beautiful green space that was close to our hotel. We went early each morning and there were lots of people there but it did not feel crowded. I enjoyed seeing all the different forms of exercise that were going on around the park.
2. Songshan Lake Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 125 reviews
Reviewed By ChennLong - Cape Town Central, South Africa
We rented bikes and cycled around this lake for 3hrs. It only cost 25RMB. The entrance to the bike-rental area is opposite a small mall with a Starbucks, KFC & McD's so afterwards you can get a cold beverage and a snack should you desire. The cycle route varies depending on the route you take but we mostly cycled along tar roads with really pretty views of the lake. There are small kiosks dotted along the way that sell water & ice cream. It was the most amazing day!
3. Dongguan Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By patinchina - Dongguan
Includes the old house with an excellent representation of Qing Dynasty, with an a very reasonable entrance fee of 8 rmb for adults. There is a tea house on the second floor with very reasonable priced tea, with musicians playing Chinese instruments.The are two additional museums on the grounds, free of charge and worth seeing. Once of the two museums has different information on different types of architecture in China, such as pagodas, columns, doors, temples etc, plus very good watercolors. The other museum has collections which are changed every couple of months including oil paintings, sculptures and watercolors. Everything is very well taken care of. NOTE: Mondays it is closed.
4. Opium War Museum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By TheTravelingTerry - Sudbury, Canada
When I heard about this area I wanted to go. Being a Canadian I knew very little of what happened outside the textbooks from history class. Seeing it with my own eyes, was another thing. A wonderful time out. Learned a lot. Worth a visit. Well kept and well maintained.
5. Shuilianshan Forest Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By MCR1987 - Dongguan, China
Its a nice park with a lot to do. The park is divided into 4 zones. first is a small amusement park with a few Chinese rides. Second there is a lake which is very beautiful and you can even swim there. Third is a butterfly farm where there are a lot of butterflies and there is a bird park too and its something different. Although its crowded during the weekends, but you can still find your self a silent spot. Fourth there is also a little hill where you can hike and there is a Pagoda on top like every Chinese park.
6. Dongwan Guanyin Mountain
Overall Ratings
4 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By talr950
A beautiful place, I went on Saturday and I was not crowded the weather was a bit stormy but it gave a really unique view of the landscape, it's a hike to top even from the trolley, and don't forget to do the zip line on your way down.
7. Huying Country Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By Ivan S - Dongguan, China
Nice to walk in the very beginning and in the end of the day, out of summer sunlight (which I do not love)
Around the lake has beautiful garden. I used to walk there every night. another good point is in China you can always walk safely at any time, which for some country nationals is something like unusual.
8. Dongguan Central Square
Overall Ratings
4 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By inspire8 - Los Angeles, California
It's a very big open area where you'll also find Dongguan Exhibition Center & Dongguan Conference Hall. The Central Square was empty during the hot August day but it becomes alive at night with families, strollers, joggers, skaters, bikers, kite flyers, etc. You'll find a lot of restaurants and shops towards Hongfu West Rd.
9. Chang'an Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By welltravelled0808 - Atlanta, Georgia
I have stayed in Chang'An no less than 30 times. It is the best district in Shenzhen. Chang'an Park is a short walk from The Parklane Chang'An Hotel, which is a mainly business hotel. After weeks of travel in Asia at suppliers, this park is a treat and great exercise. Many stairs so get ready for the walk up. At the top you will see locals using the exercise equipment and preforming TaiChi in groups.
A nice short walk/escape in the middle of business central.
10. Dongguan Walking Street
Overall Ratings
4 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By Ivan S - Dongguan, China
Take a taxi
trafic and parking is always a problem in central areas of Dongguan
Walking street is a collection of small lovely stores where you can always find nice chinese objects.
Good place if you enjoy chinese food, several options
It's a nice place for an evening walk and as always in DG I feel very safe, even walking until late night
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