Haogang Midden Site

Haogang is an archaeological site in Dongguan containing layers of shell remains, pottery pieces, and stone tools spread across different excavation levels. The finds span multiple time periods and reveal the traces of human settlement in this coastal region.

The site dates back from the Neolithic period through the Han Dynasty, documenting early settlement of the Pearl River Delta. Different layers of deposits record how human communities evolved over thousands of years.

The recovered objects show how ancient people here depended on the sea and its resources for survival. You can see how these coastal communities evolved and adapted over time.

Visitors can explore the site through guided tours that explain the archaeological finds and display them in exhibition areas. It helps to check guided tour availability beforehand and allow enough time to see the displays properly.

The site shows patterns of resource use that suggest organized fishing and gathering activities by early communities. These systematic practices reveal that ancient people here developed planned strategies for food production long ago.

Location: Dongguan

GPS coordinates: 23.02979,113.73436

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:43