Dongguan is one of the 4 most important cities in China. It is an important center of industry and excels in its location – near the mouth of the Pearl River to the South China Sea. With its 10 million inhabitants, it is one of the largest cities in Guangdong province. If you are heading to Dongguan, you will appreciate this article, which is packed with interesting and useful information not only about local traffic.
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Places of interest
- Songshan Lake Park is a large park with a lake, which is a perfect place for a walk or a bike trip.
- If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city for a moment, visit Dongguan Park. Get energy from this nice place or do some sports.
- The Opium War Museum is an ideal place for history lovers. See details about the development of opium in China, prohibition and other related events.
Basic information about the metro in Dongguan
Construction of the Dongguan Metro began in 2010, mainly to enable the city to carry a large number of passengers that overhead traffic could no longer handle. Line 2 was first introduced to people in 2016. It has a total of 12 stations, which are 38 km long. Currently, another 6 lines are planned to be built and two of them (lines 1 and 3) are scheduled to open in 2020. The complete construction should be completed in 2030. The total length of the underground route should be 308 km. For example, some metro lines will run all the way to Guangzhou. Underground transport would thus greatly serve especially those who often travel between cities in the Pearl River Delta.
Ticket price
The fare varies depending on the distance traveled. You will pay 3 yuan for the first 4 km, 4-7 yuan for 4-12 km, 7-9 yuan for 12-24 km, plus 1 yuan for every additional 8 km crossed.
In addition, if you purchase a local shipping card, you will get a 10% discount on your fare. Tickets and a card can be purchased at each metro station. Children under 140 cm can ride for free.
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Time tables
Metro runs regularly every 8 to 10 minutes, depending on its capacity. The line starts to work around half past seven each day and ends after about 11 am, depending on the day.
Bus transportation
You can also easily use the bus service. Since the underground transport network is not yet extensive, it works quite well. Timetable information can be found on site or on some websites without any problems.
Taxi
There is also a taxi in the city. You can call him only on the street or in the places where the taxi is usually standing. For us Europeans, it is a relatively inexpensive way of transport, and taxis are on every corner. However, it is important to arrange the price in advance, otherwise, you are at risk that your local taxi drivers will get you more money than you would like.
However, we recommend that you use the UBER application, where you have the first free coupon for free!
Book your accommodation in Dongguan!
Would you like to stay stylishly and comfortably? The best way to get to know the local culture and find new friends is through Airbnb. Every time we travel to a new country, we use this way of accommodation. We can recommend him with a quiet heart. We have secured more for you a discount 35$ for the first stay â it worth to try
Conclusion
Whatever the reason for visiting Dongguan, we wish you a lot of exciting experiences from this place. We hope that our article has helped you and that you now have a better idea not only of the city
We would be pleased if you share your impressions of Dongguan with us in the comments below, and if you wish, include a photo of your travels.