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Longgang District, Shenzhen

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Sub-provincial city
  
Shenzhen

Website
  
www.lg.gov.cn

Province
  
Guangdong Province

Time zone
  
China Standard (UTC+8)

Area
  
844.1 km²

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Country
  
People's Republic of China

University
  
Shenzhen Institute of Information Technology

Points of interest
  
Qiushuishan Park, Longgang Museum of Hakka Cu, Longtan Park （East Gat, Buji Park （West Gate）, Longyuan Park

Longgang District (simplified Chinese: 龙岗区; traditional Chinese: 龍崗區; pinyin: Lónggǎng Qū; Jyutping: lung4gong1 keoi1) is one of the six districts of Shenzhen, China. It is located in northeastern Shenzhen. With an area of 682.87 square kilometres (263.66 sq mi), Longgang District is the largest district by area in Guangdong province. The population of the district is 1,831,225.

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Map of Longgang, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

History

Longgang was established as a district on January 1, 1993. Archaeologists discovered antiques which dated back 7, 000 years ago in Xian tou ling ( Chinese simplified: 咸头岭 Chinese traditional: 鹹頭嶺） of Longgang District.

Shenzhen Metro

Longgang is currently served by two metro lines operated by Shenzhen Metro:

  •      Line 3 - Buji  5 , Mumianwan, Dafen, Danzhutou, Liuyue, Tangkeng, Henggang, Yonghu, He'ao, Universiade, Ailian, Jixiang, Longcheng Square, Nanlian, Shuanglong
  •      Line 5 - Wuhe, Bantian, Yangmei, Shangshuijing, Xiashuijing, Changlong, Buji  3 , Baigelong

    • Economy

  • Huawei is headquartered in Longgang District.
  • China South International Industrial Materials City (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.

    • Tourist attractions

  • Longgang museum of Hakka culture

    • Beaches

  • Ju Diao Sha 桔钓沙
  • Dong Chong 东冲
  • Xi Chong 西冲

    • Rivers

  • Egongling River

    • References

    Longgang District, Shenzhen Wikipedia
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