| Address of the Dongchong Council | No.1, Jixiang Road, Dongchong, Panyu, Guangzhou |
| Total Area | 91.66km² |
| Total population | 100,000 (2005 est.) |
| District Calling Code | 020 |
| Postcode | 511453 |
| License Plate | Yue A |
Dongchong (东涌镇) is a town of Panyu District, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.
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Dongchong is located in the center of the Pearl River Delta. It is 18 kilometers from Nansha.
Within Dongchong there are several districts and suburbs, including:
The economy of Dongchong is rapidily changing from agricultural based to industrial. Located in the Pearl River Delta and close to Hong Kong, the area has attracted manufacturers from Hong Kong and abroad.
Residents of Dongchong usually commute by motorcycle or public transit. Guangzhou Metro's Dongchong Station serves the area and connects it with the rest of Guangzhou. Panyu Public Transport operates public buses run through major roads in Dongchong using an RFID card system or cash.
Private bus operators and taxis are used by visitors and non-local residents from Nansha Ferry Terminal.
The Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong express rail link is under construction, passing through Dongchong; the high-speed Shiziyang tunnel links Dongchong to Shenzhen on the other side of the Pearl River.
A list of attractions near Dongchong, mainly in the Panyu District:
There are more than 1000 villas, most of them are owned by Hongkongers or overseas Chinese. There are 2 major clubhouses with basic facilities and a restaurant. Also located in the front is a small shopping arcade for residents to buy their necessities here. A shuttle runs in the development to transport residents around the development and to the main gate.
Panyu Public Transport route 11 bus stops at Austin Villa.