Dongguan, Prefecture-level city in Guangdong Province, China
Dongguan is a major manufacturing hub in the Pearl River Delta region, spanning approximately 2,465 square kilometers with a population exceeding 10 million residents as of 2024.
Originally called Bao'an from AD 331 to AD 757, Dongguan became a county-level city in 1985 and achieved prefecture-level status in 1988, transforming from agricultural land into an industrial center.
The city celebrates annual festivals including the Dongguan Lingnan Arts Festival in January and the Qingxi Flower Festival in April, reflecting a blend of traditional Cantonese and Hakka cultural influences.
Dongguan is accessible via high-speed rail connections to Guangzhou and Hong Kong, with nearby access to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and ferry services to Hong Kong.
The city hosts the New South China Mall, one of the largest shopping centers globally by square footage, and was among the first Chinese cities to implement joint ventures with foreign investors.
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