Dongguan travel guide

Dongguan Tourism | Dongguan Guide

You're Going to Love Dongguan

With a population of 8.00 million, Dongguan is a must-see destination in Guangdong, China. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 8 days in order to fully appreciate everything Dongguan has to offer.

When to visit Dongguan

Dongguan in December
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dongguan in December
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dongguan in July, when the average temperature is 30 °C, and the highest can go up to 33 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 7 °C, with an average temperature of 10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 250 mm. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Dongguan, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.

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How to Get to Dongguan

Plane

Although Dongguan doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Shenzhen (SZX), which is located 46 km from Dongguan. The shortest flight to Dongguan from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 13h 45m.

Train

The train station in Dongguan is called Dongguan Dongguan East Railway Station, and is located 31 km from the city centre.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Dongguan City, located 35 km from the city centre of Dongguan. Dongguan Cz is also a commonly used station, and is 2.4 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Dongguan doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Shenzhen (SZX), which is located 46 km from Dongguan. The shortest flight to Dongguan from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 13h 45m.

Train

The train station in Dongguan is called Dongguan Dongguan East Railway Station, and is located 31 km from the city centre.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Dongguan City, located 35 km from the city centre of Dongguan. Dongguan Cz is also a commonly used station, and is 2.4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Dongguan

Airlines serving Dongguan

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (487 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (193 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (180 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (460 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (956 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dongguan

Average rates range from around $57 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $153 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dongguan

Most booked hotels in Dongguan

Dongguan Forum Hotel and Apartment
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$137+
Mels Weldon Dongguan Humen
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$112+
Goodview Hotel Sangem Zhangmutou
4 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
$57+

Hiring a car in Dongguan

Expect to pay $1.84 per litre in Dongguan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $22.04 and $29.39.

Expect to pay $1.84 per litre in Dongguan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $22.04 and $29.39.