Overview
Dongguan is a major manufacturing center in the Pearl River Delta, about 100 km from Hong Kong. It's not a typical tourist destination, but it has fascinating Qing Dynasty historic sites from the Opium Wars in Humen Town, as well as typical big-city amenities, lots of shopping, and some quite nice hiking trails.
Budget Travel · History · Museums · Nature · Nightlife
Before you go
Language
Cantonese and Mandarin spoken. Many migrants speak only Mandarin.
Money
Beer at supermarkets costs ¥4 per bottle, red wine from ¥10. 5-star hotel breakfast buffets ¥30-60. Vegan buffet at Ren Shan Su Shi ¥28/person.
Safety
High crime rate; motorcycle robberies, pyramid schemes, and gambling are risks. Police corruption possible.
