Longgang District (simplified Chinese: 龙岗区; traditional Chinese: 龍崗區; pinyin: Lónggǎng Qū; Jyutping: lung4gong1 keoi1) is one of the nine districts of Shenzhen, Guangdong. It is located in northeastern Shenzhen. With an area of 682.87 square kilometres (263.66 sq mi), Longgang District is one of the largest districts by area in Guangdong province. The population of the district is 3,979,037 (2020).
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History
Longgang was established as a district on January 1, 1993. Archaeologists discovered antiques which dated back 7,000 years ago in Xiantouling (咸头岭) of Longgang District.
Economy
Huawei is headquartered in Longgang District.
China South International Industrial Materials City (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
Education
Colleges and universities:
Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen
Shenzhen MSU-BIT University
Shenzhen Institute of Information Technology
K-12 schools operated by the Shenzhen Municipal government include:
Shenzhen No. 3 Senior High School (深圳市第三高级中学) Senior High School Division - Central District
Shenzhen High School of Science (深圳科学高中) - Bantian Subdistrict
Shenzhen Institute of Technology (深圳技师学院) - Wulian Community, Longcheng Subdistrict
Shenzhen Sports School (深圳体育运动学校)
Shenzhen Yuanping Special Education School (深圳元平特殊教育学校) - Buji Subdistrict
District schools:
Longcheng High School
Tourist attractions
Longgang museum of Hakka culture
Beaches
Most of the beaches are in Dapeng New District.
Ju Diao Sha 桔钓沙
Dong Chong 东冲
Xi Chong 西冲
Rivers
Egongling River
Transportation
Shenzhen Metro
Longgang is currently served by five metro lines operated by Shenzhen Metro:
Line 3 - Buji 5 14, Mumianwan, Dafen, Danzhutou, Liuyue, Tangkeng, Henggang, Yonghu, He'ao, Universiade 14 16, Ailian, Jixiang, Longcheng Square, Nanlian, Shuanglong 16
Line 5 - Wuhe 10, Bantian, Yangmei, Shangshuijing, Xiashuijing, Changlong, Buji 3 14, Baigelong
Line 10 - Yabao, Nankeng, Guangyayuan, Wuhe 5, Bantian North, Bei'er Road, Huawei, Gangtou, Xuexiang, Gankeng, Liangmao Hill, Shanglilang, Mugu, Huanancheng, Hehua, Pinghu, Shuangyong Street
Line 14 - Buji 3 5, Shiyaling, Liuyue North, Silian, Aobei, Universiade 3 16, Zhangbei, Nanyue, Baolong
Line 16 - Universiade 3 14, Universiade Center, Longcheng Park, Huanggekeng, Yuyuan, Huilongpu, Shangjing, Shengping, Longyuan, Shuanglong 3, Xintangwei, Longdong, Baolong Tongle