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{{short description|Town of Nansha District, Guangzhou}}
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| Address of the Dongchong Council || No.1, Jixiang Road, Dongchong, Nansha, Guangzhou
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| 91.66 km²
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|[[Postcode]] || 511453
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'''Dongchong''' ({{zh|s={{linktext|东涌|镇}}|t={{linktext|東涌|鎮}}|p=Dōngchōng Zhèn}}) is a [[Town (China)|town]] of [[Nansha, Guangzhou|Nansha District]], [[Guangzhou]], [[Guangdong|Guangdong Province]], [[China|People's Republic of China]].

==Geography==
==Geography==
Dongchong is located in the center of the [[Pearl River Delta]]. It is 18 kilometers from the centre of [[Nansha District|Nansha]].
Dongchong is located in the center of the [[Pearl River Delta]]. It is 18 kilometers from the centre of [[Nansha, Guangzhou|Nansha]].


==District and suburbs==
==Communities and villages==
Within Dongchong there are several districts and suburbs, including:
Within Dongchong there are several communities and villages, including:
*[[Dawen Village]]
*Dawen Village
*Dongchong (district)
*Dongchong community
*Shiji
*Shiji
*Nanchong
*Nanchong
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*Sansha
*Sansha
*Shagongbao
*Shagongbao
*[[Taishi, Guangzhou|Taishi]]


<gallery>
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==Economy==
==Economy==
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The economy of Dongchong is rapidly changing from agricultural based to industrial. Located in the [[Pearl River Delta]] and close to [[Hong Kong]], the area has attracted manufacturers from [[Hong Kong]] and abroad.

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The economy of Dongchong is rapidily changing from agricultural based to industrial. Located in the [[Pearl River Delta]] and close to [[Hong Kong]], the area has attracted manufacturers from [[Hong Kong]] and abroad.


==Transportation==
==Transportation==
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Residents of Dongchong usually commute by motorcycle or public transit. [[Guangzhou Metro]]'s [[Dongchong Station]] serves the area and connects it with the rest of [[Guangzhou]]. [[Panyu Public Transport]] operates public buses that run through major roads in Dongchong using an RFID card system or cash.

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Residents of Dongchong usually commute by motorcycle or public transit. [[Guangzhou Metro]]'s [[Dongchong Station]] serves the area and connects it with the rest of [[Guangzhou]]. [[Panyu Public Transport]] 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]].
Private bus operators and taxis are used by visitors and non-local residents from [[Nansha Ferry Terminal]].
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Dongchong is conveniently linked to other parts of Guangzhou and Pearl River Delta through [[Nansha Port Expressway]], [[G4W Guangzhou–Macau Expressway]] and Guangzhou South Second Ring Expressway. Humen Second Bridge which linked Dongchong to Dongguang is under construction and is expected to complete by 2018.
Dongchong is conveniently linked to other parts of Guangzhou and Pearl River Delta through [[Nansha Port Expressway]], [[G4W Guangzhou–Macau Expressway]] and Guangzhou South Second Ring Expressway. Humen Second Bridge which linked Dongchong to Dongguang is under construction and is expected to complete by 2018.


The [[Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong express rail link]] is under construction, passing through Dongchong; the high-speed [[Shiziyang tunnel]] links Dongchong to [[Shenzhen]] on the other side of the [[Pearl River (China)|Pearl River]]. The Qingsheng station opened on 26 December 2011. From there it travels south to Dongguan and Shenzhen North Station and travels north to Guangzhou South Railway Station.
The [[Guangzhou–Shenzhen–Hong Kong Express Rail Link|Guangzhou–Shenzhen–Hong Kong express rail link]] is under construction, passing through Dongchong; the high-speed [[Shiziyang tunnel]] links Dongchong to [[Shenzhen]] on the other side of the [[Pearl River (China)|Pearl River]]. The Qingsheng station opened on 26 December 2011. From there it travels south to Dongguan and Shenzhen North Station and travels north to Guangzhou South Railway Station.


==Tourism==
==Tourism==
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==Education==
==Education==
Schools include the Dongchong Middle School and Dongchong First Primary School. The Dongchong Middle School is one of the two dedicated sites in Nansha for National Entrance Examination. The Dongchong Central Kindergarten is one of the around 150 provincial-level public kindergartens in Guangdong.
Schools include the Dongchong Middle School and Dongchong First Primary School. The Dongchong Middle School is one of the two dedicated sites in Nansha for running the National Entrance Examination. The Dongchong Central Kindergarten is one of the around 150 provincial-level public kindergartens in Guangdong.
[[File:Students biking on tree lined road in dongchong town clip.jpg|thumb|Two students riding bicycles on their way to school.]]
[[File:Students biking on tree lined road in dongchong town clip.jpg|thumb|Two students riding bicycles on their way to school.]]


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*Jinxiu New Town
*Jinxiu New Town
*Dongfa Second Avenue
*Dongfa Second Avenue
*Austin Villa: Austin Villa (名苑別墅) is a residential development in Dongchong (東涌) in city of [[Panyu]] (番禺市). The development consists of a mix of flats and houses built in the mid 1990s to 2001. Situated within Austin Villa are more than 1,000 homes (villas), most of them are owned by [[Hongkongers]] or overseas Chinese. There are 2 major clubhouses with basic facilities and a restaurant. Also located towards the front of the development 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]] route 11 bus also stops at Austin Villa.
*Austin Villa: Austin Villa (名苑別墅) is a residential development in Dongchong (东涌) in [[Panyu District]], [[Guangzhou]]. The development consists of a mix of flats and houses built in the mid 1990s to 2001. Situated within Austin Villa are more than 1,000 homes (villas), most of them are owned by [[Hongkongers]] or overseas Chinese. There are 2 major clubhouses with basic facilities and a restaurant. Also located towards the front of the development 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]] route 11 bus also stops at Austin Villa.


==External links==
==External links==
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[[Category:Nansha District]]
[[Category:Towns in Guangdong]]

Latest revision as of 15:50, 30 October 2024

Not to be confused with Tung Chung.
Dongchong
东涌镇
Town
CountryPeople's Republic of China
ProvinceGuangdong
DistrictNansha District

Dongchong (simplified Chinese: 东涌镇; traditional Chinese: 東涌鎮; pinyin: Dōngchōng Zhèn) is a town of Nansha District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China.

Geography

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Dongchong is located in the center of the Pearl River Delta. It is 18 kilometers from the centre of Nansha.

Communities and villages

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Within Dongchong there are several communities and villages, including:

  • Dawen Village
  • Dongchong community
  • Shiji
  • Nanchong
  • Dongdao
  • Guantan
  • Shipai
  • Qingsheng
  • Sansha
  • Shagongbao
  • Taishi
  • A housing complex
    A housing complex
  • A street in the center of Dongchong Town
    A street in the center of Dongchong Town

Economy

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The economy of Dongchong is rapidly changing from agricultural based to industrial. Located in the Pearl River Delta and close to Hong Kong, the area has attracted manufacturers from Hong Kong and abroad.

Transportation

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Residents of Dongchong usually commute by motorcycle or public transit. Guangzhou Metro's Dongchong Station serves the area and connects it with the rest of Guangzhou. Panyu Public Transport operates public buses that 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.

Dongchong is conveniently linked to other parts of Guangzhou and Pearl River Delta through Nansha Port Expressway, G4W Guangzhou–Macau Expressway and Guangzhou South Second Ring Expressway. Humen Second Bridge which linked Dongchong to Dongguang is under construction and is expected to complete by 2018.

The Guangzhou–Shenzhen–Hong Kong express rail link is under construction, passing through Dongchong; the high-speed Shiziyang tunnel links Dongchong to Shenzhen on the other side of the Pearl River. The Qingsheng station opened on 26 December 2011. From there it travels south to Dongguan and Shenzhen North Station and travels north to Guangzhou South Railway Station.

Tourism

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A list of attractions in Dongchong:

  • Dongchong Greenway
  • Dawen Greenway-upon-Water
  • Dongchong Fortress
  • Jixiangwei Museum
  • Dongchong Cultural Centre

Education

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Schools include the Dongchong Middle School and Dongchong First Primary School. The Dongchong Middle School is one of the two dedicated sites in Nansha for running the National Entrance Examination. The Dongchong Central Kindergarten is one of the around 150 provincial-level public kindergartens in Guangdong.

Two students riding bicycles on their way to school.

Real Estate

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  • Wanxing Garden
  • Jinxiu New Town
  • Dongfa Second Avenue
  • Austin Villa: Austin Villa (名苑別墅) is a residential development in Dongchong (东涌) in Panyu District, Guangzhou. The development consists of a mix of flats and houses built in the mid 1990s to 2001. Situated within Austin Villa are more than 1,000 homes (villas), most of them are owned by Hongkongers or overseas Chinese. There are 2 major clubhouses with basic facilities and a restaurant. Also located towards the front of the development 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 route 11 bus also stops at Austin Villa.
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