Dongguan Expats

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Expats living in, working in and visiting Dongguan, China use the forum to discuss hotels, things to do, restaurants, local customs, nightlife, tourist traps, warnings or dangers, transportation, shopping, and general tips.

Location: China
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Created By: expatacular
Latest Activity: 12 hours ago

Expats living and working in Dongguan, China

Dongguan (simplified Chinese: 东莞; pinyin: Dōngguǎn) is a prefecture-level city in central Guangdong province, People's Republic of China. An important industrial city located in the Pearl River Delta, Dongguan borders the provincial capital of Guangzhou to the north, Huizhou to the northeast, Shenzhen to the south, and Foshan to the west. It is also home to the world's largest shopping mall, South China Mall. City administration is considered especially progressive in seeking foreign direct investment. The three neighboring municipalities of Guangzhou, Dongguan, and Shenzhen are home to over 25 million residents, accounting for a large proportion of the Pearl River Delta's population.

The prefecture-level city of Dongguan administers 3 county-level divisions, all of which are districts: Dongcheng District (东城区), Wanjiang District (万江区) and Nancheng District (南城区).

The city government also directly administers the following 25 towns: Mayong Town (麻涌镇), Shilong Town (石龙镇), Humen Town (虎门镇), Daojiao Town (道滘镇), Shijie Town (石碣镇), Hongmei Town (洪梅镇), Liaobu Town (寮步镇), Dalingshan Town (大岭山镇), Dalang Town (大朗镇), Huangjiang Town (黄江镇), Zhangmutou Town (樟木头镇), Fenggang Town (凤岗镇), Tangxia Town (塘厦镇), Qingxi Town (清溪镇), Changping Town (常平镇), Qiaotou Town (桥头镇), Hengli Town (横沥镇), Dongkeng Town (东坑镇), Qishi Town (企石镇), Shipai Town (石排镇), Chashan Town (茶山镇), Chang'an Town (长安镇), Gaobu Town (高埗镇), Shatian Town (沙田镇), Wangniudun Town (望牛墩镇), Xiegang Town (谢岗镇), Zhongtang Town (中堂镇) and Houjie Town (厚街镇).

Discussion Forum

Does anyone know anything about Humen Town (虎门镇)?

Hi everyone, I am considering a job offer that is located in Humen Town (虎门镇) in DG. Does anyone reside nearby and is able to feed me some info regarding this town/area? How far is it from DG main...

Started by Penguin 12 hours ago.

Bass Guitar 4 Replies

Hello fellow brethren of DG! Does anyone know where I can buy decent musical equipment for a decent price? I'm hoping that once the equipment link is established, I will also find tutor to help m...

Started by Mocrawf. Last reply by Ratless 1 day ago.

Schools in or around Changping

I am now in Malaysia. My husband is based in Changping. We are planning to move the family to CP. Anyone can recommend schools where my children, 13 yo and 9 yo can attend?

Started by CL Jul 20.

The Second Coming of Oktoberfest...Dongguan 2008!

Hello all, the German Oktoberfest Committee is planning Dongguan's 2nd Oktoberfest for this year (don't dare ask which month!!) and we are still looking for local companies and corporations or even...

Started by Ratless Jul 19.

Bar Street Area Security Newsbreak 13 Replies

To all of you who walk/hike/jog along the Dongcheng Bar Street area...in the middle of the day: in the past weeks, there have been several robberies; a teacher of the elementary school there was th...

Tagged: security, bar street, dongcheng

Started by Ratless. Last reply by Mocrawf Jul 14.

Sport 11 Replies

Hi, I will be soon in DG and Im looking for peoples and places where I can keep up my training. I train BJJ and would like to do that or something similar like Judo. Are there any schools in DG? I ...

Tagged: sport, activities

Started by Andre. Last reply by Andre Jul 12.

Hi 3 Replies

Hi all, I am from Singapore. I have just moved to new world garden, dong cheng. Just looking for any family staying in the same vicinity. I have a 5 yrs old son looking for kindergarten here. Any a...

Tagged: education, world, family, new, garden

Started by taristan. Last reply by Chris Jul 12.

Television: US Based Programs 8 Replies

Hi Everyone, My wife and I are looking to move to DG and I am trying to find anything that will help my wife feel a little more at home as we are looking to stay for an extended period of time. I ...

Started by Smitty. Last reply by Chris Jul 12.

HELP!!!! Need Dongguan China experience information..... 6 Replies

Hello, I have recently been offered an expat assignment by my company to run our manufacturing operation in China. Our plant is in Dongguan with a sales office in Hong Kong. I would be living in Do...

Started by Ben Masterson. Last reply by Chris Jul 12.

Training - MMA, BJJ, or Muay Thai

Hi everyone! I am looking for a training partner or a group of people that train or used to train BJJ, Muay Thai, or MMA in the area of Dong Guan. If you're close to Dong Guan city... that's great!...

Started by Victor Jul 9.