Dongchong
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| Address of the Dongchong Council | No.1, Jixiang Road, Dongchong, Panyu, Guangzhou |
| Total Area Area Area is a quantity that expresses the extent of a two-dimensional surface or shape in the plane. Area can be understood as the amount of material with a given thickness that would be necessary to fashion a model of the shape, or the amount of paint necessary to cover the surface with a single coat... |
91.66km² |
| Total population Population A population is all the organisms that both belong to the same group or species and live in the same geographical area. The area that is used to define a sexual population is such that inter-breeding is possible between any pair within the area and more probable than cross-breeding with individuals... |
100,000 (2005 est.) |
| District Calling Code | 020 |
| Postcode | 511453 |
| License Plate | Yue A |
Dongchong (东涌镇) is a town of Panyu District, Guangzhou
Guangzhou
Guangzhou , known historically as Canton or Kwangchow, is the capital and largest city of the Guangdong province in the People's Republic of China. Located in southern China on the Pearl River, about north-northwest of Hong Kong, Guangzhou is a key national transportation hub and trading port...
, People's Republic of China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
.
Geography
Dongchong is located in the center of the Pearl River DeltaPearl River Delta
The Pearl River Delta , Zhujiang Delta or Zhusanjiao in Guangdong province, People's Republic of China is the low-lying area surrounding the Pearl River estuary where the Pearl River flows into the South China Sea...
. It is 18 kilometers from Nansha
Nansha District
Nansha District is a district in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.-External links:*...
.
District and suburbs
Within Dongchong there are several districts and suburbs, including:- DawenDawenDawen is an American singer-songwriter and keyboardist who gained prominence when he won Kollaboration Acoustic 4. His single "Wake Up" deals with issues of Asian American stereotypes and prejudice towards minorities. Known for his socially conscious music, Dawen has recently become popular for...
- Dongchong (district)
- Shiji
- Nanchong
- Dongdao
- Guantan
- Shipai
- Qingsheng
- Sansha
- Shagongbao
Economy
The economy of Dongchong is rapidily changing from agricultural based to industrial. Located in the Pearl River DeltaPearl River Delta
The Pearl River Delta , Zhujiang Delta or Zhusanjiao in Guangdong province, People's Republic of China is the low-lying area surrounding the Pearl River estuary where the Pearl River flows into the South China Sea...
and close to Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
, the area has attracted manufacturers from Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
and abroad.
Transportation
Residents of Dongchong usually commute by motorcycle or public transit. Guangzhou MetroGuangzhou Metro
Guangzhou Metro is the metro system of the city of Guangzhou in Guangdong Province of China. It is operated by the state-owned Guangzhou Metro Corporation and was the fourth metro system to be built in mainland China, after those of Beijing, Tianjin and Shanghai.The earliest effort of preparation...
's Dongchong Station
Dongchong Station
Dongchong Station is an elevated station of Line 4 of the Guangzhou Metro. It started operations on 30 December 2006. It is located at the junction of Jingzhu Expressway , Dongchong Avenue and Maofeng Road in Dongchong Town , Panyu District....
serves the area and connects it with the rest of Guangzhou
Guangzhou
Guangzhou , known historically as Canton or Kwangchow, is the capital and largest city of the Guangdong province in the People's Republic of China. Located in southern China on the Pearl River, about north-northwest of Hong Kong, Guangzhou is a key national transportation hub and trading port...
. Panyu Public Transport
Panyu Public Transport
Panyu District Public Transport is a local bus operator in the Panyu District of Guangdong province in China.-Routes:There are 22 bus routes service nearby factories and residential complexes.Popular routes include:* Route 11* Route 12* Route 13...
operates public buses run through major roads in Dongchong using an RFID card system or cash.
Private bus operators and taxis are used by visitors and non-local residents from Nansha Ferry Terminal.
The Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong express rail link
Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link
The Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link Hong Kong Section is a proposed high speed railway connecting Kowloon with the high-speed rail network of China at Shenzhen...
is under construction, passing through Dongchong; the high-speed Shiziyang tunnel
Shiziyang Tunnel
The Shiziyang Tunnel is a high-speed railway tunnel under the Pearl River estuary in China.-Route:The tunnel is part of a 140km high-speed line from Guangzhou to Shenzhen and Hong Kong. It is designed for speeds of up to 350 km/h - the fastest underwater tunnel in the world. as well as being...
links Dongchong to Shenzhen
Shenzhen
Shenzhen is a major city in the south of Southern China's Guangdong Province, situated immediately north of Hong Kong. The area became China's first—and one of the most successful—Special Economic Zones...
on the other side of the Pearl River
Pearl River (China)
The Pearl River or less commonly, the "Guangdong River" or "Canton River" etc., , is an extensive river system in southern China. The name Pearl River is usually used as a catchment term to refer to the watersheds of the Xi Jiang , the Bei Jiang , and the Dong Jiang...
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Tourism
A list of attractions near Dongchong, mainly in the Panyu District:- Lotus Pagoda
- Sunflower Garden
- Xiangjiang Safari Park
See also
- Austin Villa (名苑別墅) is a residential development in DongchongDongchongDongchong is a town of Panyu District, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.-Geography:Dongchong is located in the center of the Pearl River Delta...
(東涌) in city of PanyuPanyuPanyu District or Pun Yue District is a district in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. It used to be a county-level city before it was incorporated in the administration of Guangzhou. The name of Panyu dates back to the completion of the conquest of Guangdong by Qin Shi Huang. It was the old name of...
(番禺市). The development consists of a mix of flats and houses built in the mid 1990s to 2001.
There are more than 1000 villas, most of them are owned by Hongkongers or overseas Chinese. There are 2 major clubhouses with basic facilities and a restaurant. Also located in the front is a small shopping arcade for residents to buy their necessities here. A shuttle runs in the development to transport residents around the development and to the main gate.
Panyu Public Transport
Panyu Public Transport
Panyu District Public Transport is a local bus operator in the Panyu District of Guangdong province in China.-Routes:There are 22 bus routes service nearby factories and residential complexes.Popular routes include:* Route 11* Route 12* Route 13...
route 11 bus stops at Austin Villa.