Trip Moments Recommendations
✨ Festive Charm at Nanshe Ming and Qing Ancient Village
🗓️ May 1, 2024
✨ During the May holiday, Nanshe Ming and Qing Ancient Village in Dongguan dazzles with day and night performances, including Cantonese songs and lively festivities.
✨ The village, with its charming alleys and riverside entrance, offers a delightful stroll and vibrant shopping.
✨ Beautifully lit at night, the small village is perfect for a quick visit or waiting for the next show.
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#Michelin Restaurant #MUST try in Dongguan #Great Sichuan Restaurant
The Songshanhu EASE Restaurant is a tranquil dining establishment nestled near Songshan Lake in Dongguan, China. With its picturesque surroundings, it offers a peaceful retreat for patrons to savor great Chinese Sichuan cuisine. It is in a must-eat list and is a Michelin recommended restaurant.
I couldn’t wait to go as I’d heard raving reviews from my friends about this restaurant, so I had to try it.
Signature dishes:
*Devil's Chicken with Pepper Chili
Super delicious with crispy thin skin, fragrant, tender and a numb feeling that is unforgettable.
* Sichuan-flavoured cold noodles
This is one of the famous signature dishes as well. It’s a small portion but it tastes great and is truly amazing!
It is an exquisite Sichuan cuisine restaurant, with a wonderful range of color, aroma and taste, which is amazing and memorable. Don’t miss it if you drop-by Dongguan China.
Other meals that night:
Pepper fish
Sauerkraut beef soup
Etc.
#Memorable #Dongguan #Authentic Sichuan
A Business Trip with Leisure in Dongguan, China
My recent business trip to Dongguan was a pleasant surprise. I stayed near Shanmei metro station in Houjie town, a beautiful area with a wide selection of hotels. The streets were lined with vendors offering delicious local Chinese food, perfect for a quick and tasty bite.
While my trip was primarily for work, I managed to squeeze in some sightseeing. The Opium War Museum, Songshan Lake, and Keyuan were all fascinating and historically significant. Dongguan also boasts a vibrant nightlife scene with numerous nightclubs and bars.
Throughout my stay, I was impressed by the friendliness and helpfulness of the locals.
My hotel, Atour Hotel, deserves special recognition. The staff, especially Chen Minmin at the reception desk, were incredibly helpful despite the language barrier. They went above and beyond to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Overall, my trip to Dongguan offered a perfect blend of business and leisure. I highly recommend this destination to anyone looking for a unique and enriching experience in China.
Location: Dongguan, China
Hotel: Atour Hotel (5 stars)
Hashtags:#Dongguan #chinatravel #songkran2024 #localguides #cherryblossom2024
Theme park 🎢 Dongguan number 1
Guys,
When I tell you dongguan, what is the first thing you think about? Factory I guess? Dongguan is boring nothing to do … You are wrong 😉
This theme park is cool, with a lot of activity to play. I especially like the dinosaurs 🦕 place and the winter palace (you are in a cold room with snow inside 🥶)
When you go there, I recommend to buy the full pass to not be out of tickets 🎫 and have to buy ticket again in the park because, each activity cost you some points.
Nothing else to say, let’s go guys,
Enjoy 😉
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7 Cities I visited in 6 months
I managed to visit 7 cities in 6 months all around China. 😍
1.Guangzhou
2.Huizhou
3.Shenzhen
4.Nanjing
5.Dongguan
6.Harbin
7.Moganshan
8.Shanghai ( Not counting as I live in Shanghai)
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Chilling by the lake
Just a few moments from a sunny Sunday by the lake ☺️ this summer was quite interesting 😍
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Western Restaurants & Agatti Bar - DG
There is a very nice Restaurant and Bar next to each other not far from the Tianbao subway station.
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Bars next to Tianbao subway station- DG
In Dongguan there are a lot of bars and restaurants next to the Tianbao subway station.
I didn’t manage to check them all out but still some of them are pretty nice to spend some time in the evenings.
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Golden-hour on a rooftop - Dongguan
Enjoying my golden hour on a rooftop 🌇
I love finding rooftops where I can enjoy the sunset all by myself and usually I grab a bottle of wine with me 😊
Anybody else doing the same ?
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My summer in China - mini summer vlog
Just a few summer shots from Dongguan, Huizhou and Shanghai.
I planned to travel as much as possible this summer and I did so… but still have a lot of places on my “summer” list to visit 🤭 but the summer is over 😬
#mytripvlog #summer #summerdays #dongguan #huizhou #shanghai #china #chinalife #chinatravel
Dongguan- Street-food - Farmers Market
Heaven for street-food lovers 😁 but as i’m not a big fan of street food I loved the farmers martlet that we found 😍
We bought a lot of food “mostly fruits” So, I was happy with the end of my day😊
Location: Wenzhou road/ Wenzhou 2nd road
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Welcome to LasVentas
LasVentas is located in Wanda Plaza in Dongguan.
They present themselves as place where you can enjoy delicious steak 🥩
The food was good, everything was clean and nice in there, overall it was ok BUT not the steak 😬 it smelled bad and tasted disgusting.
#mytripvlog #dongguan #china #chinalife #chinatravel #steakhouse
Lijia Wooden House Barbeque Restaurant
This place is called - Lijia Wooden House Barbeque Restaurant (Tianbao Restaurant) but we always go there to eat fish 😁 it is very delicious and extremely spicy🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶(optional)
It is located not far from Tianbao subway station and you can search: 李家木屋烧烤店(天宝店) and you’ll find it for all 100% 😉
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FANG YIN EOUESTRIAN CLUB
Just a beautiful day, definitely worth it! if you are in Dongguan…‼️‼️‼️
FANG YIN EOUESTRIAN CLUB is located in Dongguan city, in Guangdong province, China. Address: (方胤马术俱乐部)
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Horse riding at FANG YIN EOUESTRIAN CLUB
FANG YIN EOUESTRIAN CLUB is located in Dongguan city, in Guangdong province, China.
It was a wonderful experience as they have English speaking instructors which is just amazing.
Special thanks to Lydia for showing us around 😊
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Address: (方胤马术俱乐部)
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Goodbye summer 2022 - 6 Cities - China
Yeah it is over…
Summer 2022 - I love calling it:Summer of love🫠
Summer full of joy, happiness😀travel✈️ and memorable moments ☺️
6 cities and 5 flights
• Shanghai
• Guangzhou
• Shenzhen
• Huizhou
• Nanjing
• Dongguan
Let me know how many cities you visit during this summer in the comments
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#summerdays #summer2022 #2022 #china #chinalife #chinatravel #guangzhou #shanghai #shenzhen #huizhou #dongguan
Mini vlog for foodies - Yumancha
This place is called Yumancha (Tianbao Branch) - located not far from Tianbao subway station in Dongguan, China.
They have a pretty big selection of food and drinks in menu. So, they everybody will find something to enjoy.
The interior is ok and the most important thing is that it is clean!
Address: Wanyuan East Road No.13 Juhan Square F1 104, Dongguan, Guangdong province, China.
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Little India in Dongguan
This Indian restaurant is located on Dongcheng Branch Road, next to Qifeng park.
We got welcomed by the Indian Chef which was very nice but still we were a little not sure if the food will be good. As we where tired and very hungry 🤤 we made our order with a hope that everything will be good.
So, I must say that the food was delicious 😍and we were very pleased, In terms of price wasn’t expensive at all we paid a little bit less then 300rmb but we left the restaurant full and satisfied.
I don't know why but the smells of the kitchen were in the guest area which was not very good at all ( too smelly )
So I’ll give it 8 out of 10 but still if you are a foodie then definitely go give it a try I am sure you’ll not be disappointed by the food.
working hours 11:00 - 14:00 and 17:00 - 23:00 ( 11:00 - 02:00 and 05:00 - 11:00)
Address: 东城支路新世界花园 A1007号
ENG Address: A1007, New World Garden, Dongcheng Branch Road.
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Solo walk around in Dongguan
Dongguan is a small yet very beautiful city in Guangdong province of China. Yesterday I discovered the beauty of the city when I was wandering around.
Even though Dongguan is an industrial city it is offering a lot of green spaces to it’s residents and visitors. The city is located next next to Guangzhou, basically between Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Huizhou.
So, it is very convenient to drop by and travel over here for a while if you are traveling from Guangzhou to Huizhou or Shenzhen…
The city is nicknamed “the Eastern Amsterdam” but I’ll not tell you the reason why it was nicknamed like that… Go-ahead search it online 😉
#solotravel #travellater #china #dongguan #guandong #chinatravel #chinalife #solo #walkingaround #cityoverlook #cityview
Huangqi Guanyin Ancient Temple - Dongguan
Huangqi Guanyin Ancient Temple - Shanmen, Dongguan. The particular reason to visit this place is the location of the temple, as it is located in Qifeng park in Dongguan.
The Huangqi Guanyin Ancient Temple is at the foot of the mountain and it was built in the Song Dynasty and this actually demonstrates that it is was built more than one thousand years ago.
To sum up everything that has been stated so far… it’s is a must visit place if you’ll be in Dongguan! Very beautiful and tells a lot about the history of the city.
You can get there by taxi, bus or subway. If you’ll take subway then - Qifeng park station exit E.
Address: Dongcheng Middle Road No.2, Qifeng Park, Dongguan city, Guangdong province, China.
#asiatrip #urbanexplorer #ancient #ancientlandmark #ancientarchitecture #ancienthistory #temple #dongguan #guandong
Exploring Dongguan - Solo - Sunset 🌇
I've always been a big fan of sunsets, and I must say that sunsets 🌇 in southern part of China are fascinating 😍 just like this one I was enjoying yesterday.
Personal for me, watching the end of the day - is the time when i like to spend alone. It is when I can go though all the things that happened during the day, analyze and try to memorize all the small and beautiful moments of the passing day.
The fast that a lot of rooftop in China are open and all the residents can access is making me very happy and I almost always can go up and enjoy the beautiful colors of the sunset and be alone in my thoughts.
Always remember to look UP as the sky abound us is magnificent.
let me know in the comments what do you like more sunset or sunrise?
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#solotravel #sunset #sunsetview #sunsetsessions #dongguan #urbanexplorer #rooftop #sky #skyview
Dongguan- Qifeng Park
Qifeng Park is located in the heart of Dongguan city, Huangqi Mountain and the park covers a decent area. It contains several natural and cultural landscapes such as mountain forest parks, artificial lakes, botanical gardens, Huangqi ancient temple, Huangqi mountain top lanterns, etc.
A good place for tourists to go to understand the history of Dongguan. There is a Huangqi Mountain at an altitude of 189 metres in Qifeng Park. At the foot of the mountain is the Huangqi Guanyin Ancient Temple, where during the Spring Festival,I believe there is huge tide of tourists.
An ancient well at the foot of the mountain, called "Lianquan", says - Drinking clean spring water can make people clean.
Amazing park to visit 10/10! You can get there by taxi or subway “Qifeng Park station exit E”
Address: Dongguan Dongcheng Middle
Road No.2, Dongguan City, Guangdong province, China.
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兀 Pai Coffee & Whisky - Dongguan- China
兀 Pai Coffee & Whisky - Chinese (兀咖啡&威士忌)
This city may seem boring at first sight but believe it is not! If you know where to go and what to do 😌
Pai Coffee & Whisky is an interesting place to spend time with friends. Good coffee and interesting area. It is located in Dongcheng Residential District. Address: Gaotian Fangjingmei Road No.9, Guotai Yunchuang Center Block 10, 101, Dongguan, Guangdong, China.
I went there with one of my friends the other day and will definitely go again as I really liked it.
If you go there then the Pai Coffee & Whisky will not be the only option for you. There are other places you can check out.
#createwithtrip #travellater #dongguan #guangdong #china #chinalife #chinatravel #coffee #coffeeshop #coffeelover
One of the best places to eat in Dongguan
YISHAYCHENG - Is definitely one of the best places to eat in Dongguan. It is located in Guancheng Residential District Tianbao Road
No.16 Juhan Building 3, 212, Dongguan, Guangdong province, China.
If you are a foodie then go and give it a try, I am pretty sure you’ll not regret it. Decent menu with number of options to choose from.
My absolute favorite is the lemonade 🍋 which is coming with coda water 💦 simply nothing could be better on a hot summer day 🌞
On the second spot of my favorites - french fries coming with cheese 🧀 on top 😋
If you visit this place one day, share your opinion in the comments 🙃
#createwithtrip #travellater #dongguan #foodie #wheretoeat #china #chinalife #chinatravel #guandong
Allen Burg/ Western restaurant
🥗 Allen Burg is a western restaurant located in Dongguan city, Guangdong province. There is not much to explore in Dongguan especially in that district but you can still go for delicious food.
🛍 There are a few shopping malls around and many different restaurants.
💰 The food is affordable. We paid around 320 RMB for 3.
💁🏻♂️ Good service, clean environment.
#dongguan #chinalife #guandong #foodie #foodieguide #foodietrip #travelinspiration #travelling #restaurant
Allen Burg - Western cuisine
Welcome to DONGGUAN more specifically to CHANGPINGZHEN, Zhongyuan Street.
🍽Allen Burg - Western cuisine 🍽
A nice place to enjoy delicious western style food with friends and family. A large selection of food suggests that everyone can find something to their liking! ☺️ The portions are so big that we were able to share each dish for three foodies and everything was delicious! 😄
Service - Not bad at all! English speaking manager was very kind and helpful.
Decorations and furniture - I think it’s something that can be improved a little bit more! however despite the fact that everything was looking a little bit “worn” it was comfortable enough to relax and enjoy 😋
#createwithtrip #china #chinalife #chinatravel #dongguan #guangdong
101Guide: Fenggang 凤岗镇 the Dynamic Town - A Hidden Gem 5mins From Shenzhen!
👀 Introduction:
Technically, you can walk🚶over to DongGuan from Shenzhen... Amazing!! The name Fenggang (凤岗) translates to "phoenix mound" in Chinese and it is a place often overlooked by tourists. It is a small place 82.5 sq km and a population 🧑🤝🧑 of only around 65,000 (one of the smallest I have seen in China 🇨🇳). Read on for more info ℹ️. Fun fact 💡: Fenggang Town was once a major producer of firecracker🧨🎇.
♥️ The Experience:
Fenggang Town is now known more for its unique culture and beautiful natural scenery. In fact, the Hakka Mee 🍜 we tried here was really authentic, complete with garlic and chilli's which was quite surprising since it's not even a Hakka Town.
The main attraction 🧲 here is really the Yitian Holiday Outlets (益田假日 奥特莱斯) which is spread across 2 blocks opposite one another. This is a must visit place for bargains 💵 with outlet brands such as Adidas, FILA, Hechter, Puma, Nike, Urban Revivo and also local brands like Anta and Li-Ning. Theres also a specialty store carrying more upmarket brands such as Alexander Wang and Bottega Veneta.
Also do visit the Lake View side which is approx 300m from the outlet. There's a nice picnic/day-camping 🏕️ site here which is by the lake 🏖️. There's also many people fishing 🎣 here. We do also see a lot of BBQ happening here.. Yummy 😋. The lake is clean and beautiful too. During evening 🌃, there are also plenty of eateries and food stalls all around the area.
🔚 Conclusion:
Was told that people staying here actually work in Shenzhen (esp Longgang) as this place offers a much lower rental 🏘️. We found that food 🍲 here is cheaper too, maybe by 20%. The landmark hotel 🏨 here is the Marriott chain - Aloft Hotel, which is interconnected to the outlet stores. Hotels 🏩 are substantially cheaper here too making it a good option for tourist visiting Longgang. We love ♥️ the place as it has everything from entertainment 🎶 to food 🍲 to shopping 🛍️.. making it an ideal town to visit.
#fenggang #dynamictown #shenzen #outletstore #dongguan
101Guide: One Night in DongGuan 东莞
#100waysoftravel #dongguan
👀 Introduction:
DongGuan (东莞) is only about 90 km from Hong Kong and has a population 👬 of about 8.3m. It is also a famous hometown for many overseas Chinese. Some of the notable places 📌 are Yinxian Resort, Qifeng Park 🏞️, Keyuan Garden 🌸 and the Opium War Museum.
Fun Fact ℹ️: DongGuan produces 20% of the world's smartphones 📱 and 10% of the world's footwear 👟.
🧭 The Experience:
We reached DongGuan at noon 🕛 and was immedietly drawn to their famous Roasted Goose for lunch @ Yong Fat BBQ Restaurant (永發烧腊饭店) ~ which is highly rated here. We had their signature Roasted Goose and Braised Chicken 🐔 and Char Siu. Well if you have been to Yung Kee HK then this is nothing spectacular. Also their famous Fat Char Siu was actually too fat for our liking.
We chose a hotel 🏨 that's centrally located near the Humen Yellow River Fashion City, Zhixin Park (虎门黄河时装城执信公园店) which was quite strategic but still quite a walk (approx 1.5km) to the more populous area such as Wanda Plaza 🛒. There are plenty of eateries 🍲 around the area and also McDonald's 🍔 on the opposite road. We then went to the Fashion 👖 Street @ HUMENZHAI Street (虎门寨) ShengYeJie which was filled with clothings, shoes and shops but we find 80% of the stuffs are catered for ladies.
Stopped for dinner at Hong Kong Chicken (港叹鸡堡) near the BOTOU area (博头) inside a place called Creative Park (虎门寨创意园). Had their signature Shua Zhi 🐔 Hotpot (shredded chicken Hotpot) which was bad as the chicken 🐔 is hard and the soup is totally tasteless. We then cont'd our journey around the BOUTOU area but there wasn't much to check out here.
🔚 Conclusion:
Despite the roaring reviews on DongGuan food 🍲, we actually didn't experience really good or spectacular food. In fact, we decided on Mcdonalds 🍔 for our supper instead. However, as a plus point food is much cheaper here compared to other cities. This place is really good if you are into unbranded clothings 👚 as there are just too many stores 🏬 with different variants and designs here to choose from. In fact, you can buy clothings here from wholesalers by the kg 🤩.
Dongguan Opium Museum
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If you come to Dongguan, you must visit here.
On another episode of Life in Dongguan.
Let's visit Nanshe Ming and Qing Ancient Village.This is a must-visit place in Dongguan.
To get there, you can take a taxi from the Chasan subway stop for about 20 yuan.Inside the village are small shops that offer ancient dresses that you can dress in and take photos in.It's a great place to stroll around and enjoy a quiet evening while learning about Chinese culture.
#dongguan #historicallandmarks #localguides