Dongsha
in Guangdong, China

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
23.068 and 113.250 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 23° 4' 3" and E 113° 14' 58"
Currency and Currency Code:
Yuan Renminbi - CNY
Spoken languages:
Chinese, Uighur, Zhuang
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 09:53 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
UTC/GMT offset: 8 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:21 am and 6:41 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-23.021 and -66.718 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pairique Grande
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for China in Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 3,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to China.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning China. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Delve into Dongsha

Dongsha in Guangdong is a city located in China about 1,178 mi (or 1,896 km) south of Beijing, the country's capital town.

Current time in Dongsha is now 09:53 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Shanghai with an UTC offset of 8 hours. We know of 7 airports closer to Dongsha, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in China is Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in a distance of 23 mi (or 36 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in China is Historic Centre of Macao in a distance of 63 mi (or 102 km), South. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Dongsha, Dongjiao, Huadi, Luopu and Guangzhou. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 30°C / 85 °F

Morning Temperature 24°C / 76 °F
Evening Temperature 32°C / 90 °F
Night Temperature 28°C / 83 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 47%
Air Pressure 1014 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

31°C (88 °F)
28°C (83 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

31°C (87 °F)
28°C (82 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

30°C (87 °F)
29°C (83 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Cavan

Address
1,4 mi
No.222 Gong Ye Dadao
510285 Guangzhou
China

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Guangzhou Zhaopai International Apartment Hotel

Address
2,2 mi
33AF 3416 Dabiao International Center
Guangzhou
China

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Gondola Taikoo Hotel

Address
1,6 mi
No.137 Gexin Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou, China
510250 Guangzhou
China

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Vertical City

Address
2,3 mi
No.362 Jiangnan Avenue South
510280 Guangzhou
China

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


James Joyce Coffetel South Railway Station

Address
1,2 mi
NO.24 Zhongsan Section, Shiguang Road, Zhongcun Street
511495 Guangzhou
China

Time Information

Checkout: 14:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


BAO LI FENG HOTEL

Address
2,3 mi
NO 195 HONG DE ROAD HAI ZHU DISTRICT GUANGZHOU
510235 Yanzhoushì
China

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Tamrac International Apartment

Address
2,3 mi
Room 4024, Floor 40 Dart Int'l Center
510280 Guangzhou
China

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Xingyi International Service Apartment

Address
2,3 mi
Room 4304, Dabiao International Center
510000 Guangzhou
China

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hongfan hotel - Guangzhou

Address
1,4 mi
No. 126 Gexin Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou, China
510250 Guangzhou
China

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Joyful Sea

Address
1,3 mi
No.78 Huadi Avenue, South
510385 Guangzhou
China

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 10:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Making street food (Naan) in Guangzhou, China

Published: April 02, 2012
Length: 31:16 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: decayedmuon

Short video of a street vendor making Naan on the streets of Guangzhou (Canton). He works very fast and accurately. It looks like he puts some sesame seeds on each one too. Tastes not bad =)...


广州 Guǎngzhōu - Portrait of a City

Published: March 15, 2012
Length: 28:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Iliminaq

A booming city of 13 million people in the south China province of Guangdong. In the era of tea clippers, Guangzhou was known as Canton and rapidly grew as a port. The city is at the apex...


Hilton Baiyun | Guangzhou

Published: January 27, 2015
Length: 46:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Insider TV

Located in Baiyun New City at the foot of Baiyun Mountain Scenic Area, this Guangzhou hotel is surrounded by picturesque parkland. Within eight minutes of Ghangzhou Metro, and 20 minutes to...


China 2009 Tourist Video HD

Published: April 08, 2011
Length: 56:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: r3eat

A group from Finland visited southern China 2009. I loved it. Here's some footage from the trip.. Käytiin 2009 Kiinassa pienellä ryhmällä ja tässä vähän matskua matkalta. Etelä-Kiina...


Grand View Mall, Guangzhou China

Published: February 07, 2011
Length: 03:46 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: crunch65

One of the Largest malls in China, 8 stories high, this is 1 of the 4 (!) Courtyards in the Mall. Just a look around.


Traditional Chinese Calligraphy

Published: October 26, 2008
Length: 30:52 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Jonah Probell

Master Ning Cui 崔凝 demonstrates traditional Chinese calligraphy.


Morning Exercises Guangdong Experimental Middle School, China

Published: September 21, 2011
Length: 00:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Wakey652

An unedited video of the Morning Exercises which the students have to do every day at the Guangdong experimental middle school in Guangzhou China. It's pretty long and unedited, they start...


Happy Summer English Camp in Guangzhou, China

Published: August 06, 2010
Length: 55:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: John McBride

For info on our summer programs in China visit us on the web at www.ipie.us IPIE.US 296 Carmen Drive Collegeville, PA 19426 USA Email: china@ipie.us.


Seafood restaurant

Published: February 05, 2009
Length: 28:04 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Mick Hooper

Video of the seafood restaurant across from The White Swan hotel, Shamian Island, Guangzhou, China. Interesting foods.


China's women's captain Wang Meng on what success in cricket means for her and China

Published: November 21, 2010
Length: 29:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Asian Cricket Council

Normally the most reserved of individuals, following China's last-ball victory over Thailand at the Asian Games, Wang Meng shed tears of joy.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Shamian Island

Shamian Island, formerly known as Shameen Island or Shamin Island, from its Cantonese pronunciation, is a sandbank island in the Liwan District of Guangzhou city, Guangdong province, China. The island's name literally means "sandy surface" in Chinese. The territory was divided into two concessions given to France and the United Kingdom by the Qing government in the 19th century.

Located at 23.1094, 113.239 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of Guangzhou, Islands of the Pearl River, Concessions in China, Visitor attractions in Guangzhou

Guangzhou Shipyard International

Guangzhou Shipyard International Limited or GSI, which was parented by China State Shipbuilding Corporation and founded in 1954, is the largest modern integrated shipbuilding enterprise in Southern China of the People's Republic of China. It was reorganized and issued H share in Hong Kong Stock Exchange and A share in Shanghai Stock Exchange in 1993 respectively. It is also the only shipbuilding stock listed in Hong Kong.

Located at 23.0721, 113.251 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Companies listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, Government-owned companies of China, Shipbuilding companies of China, H shares, Companies based in Guangzhou, Companies established in 1954

Kengkou Station

Kengkou Station is a station of Line 1 of the Guangzhou Metro. It started operations on 28 June 1997. It was located at the ground level of the junction of Huadi Avenue Middle (Chinese: 花地大道中; pinyin: Huadi Dadao Zhong; literally "Flower Ground Middle Avenue") and Longxi Avenue (Chinese: 龙溪大道; pinyin: Longxi Dadao) in Fangcun, Liwan District. It is adjacent to Fangcun Coach Station (Chinese: 芳村客运站), the transportation hub for the western area of the Pearl River Delta.

Located at 23.0817, 113.227 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Liwan District, Railway stations opened in 1997, Guangzhou Metro stations

Xilang Station

Xilang Station, formerly Guanggang Station (Chinese: 广钢站; literally "Guangzhou Iron and Steel Plant Station") because of nearby Guangzhou Iron and Steel's headquarter when planning, is a terminus of Line 1 of the Guangzhou Metro and Guangfo Line (FMetro Line 1). It started operations in 28 June 1997. It was situated at the underground of Huadi Avenue South (Chinese: 花地大道南; pinyin: Huadi Dadao Nan; literally "Flower Ground South Avenue") in Fangcun, Liwan District.

Located at 23.0644, 113.232 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Liwan District, Railway stations opened in 1997, Guangzhou Metro stations

Nanpu Island

Nanpu Island is an island in Dashi Town, Panyu, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. It is located at the south of Luoxi Island, the east of Chencun, Shunde, and the west and north of Dashi Town Centre. Its total area is about 10.7 square kilometres. Many fashionable residential estates, including Guangzhou Country Garden, are built in there. The island connects with Luoxi Island by Nanpu Bridge and Lijiang Bridge and Dashi Town Centre by Nanpu Dadao.

Located at 23.0352, 113.278 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Panyu, Islands of Guangzhou

Changgang Station

Changgang Station is an interchange station of Line 2 and Line 8 on the Guangzhou Metro. The underground station is located at the intersection of Changgang Road and Guangzhou Avenue in Haizhu District. It started operation on 25 September 2010. At its first operation day of the station, the number of passenger frequency was over 220,000, so traffic control was needed at the platforms of Line 2.

Located at 23.0899, 113.278 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Haizhu District, Railway stations opened in 2010, Guangzhou Metro stations


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Dongsha, Dongsha Jiedao, 东沙, 东沙街道