01 / 龙城 · 大运Study, sports & district-centre life
Longgang Centre & Universiade
District-centre errands, universities, sports facilities and green spaces.
3 / 14 / 16; choose the exact station
SHENZHEN AREA GUIDE · 龙岗
Longgang.
A city within the city.
Technology, heritage and green space.
Find the corner that fits your life.
From Bantian’s workplaces to Dafen’s art streets and the Universiade area: explore seven different starting points, then compare the home, destination and journey that matter to you.
Local guide · practical starting pointsOfficial sources linkedReviewed October 2026Exact location matters
Universiade Sports Centre · Longgang · Archival photograph · credits belowExplore Longgang on the map
A BETTER STARTING POINT
Where is your day taking you?
Journey limits record your target; they do not filter by travel time or calculate a route.
Planning map, not navigation. Area points are editorial references, not official boundaries or verified entrances.
Chinese name龙岗区Lónggǎng Qū
LocationNortheast ShenzhenA large, diverse district
Area388.21 km²Official district overview
Population3.979 million2020 census residents
Key Metro lines3 / 5 / 10 / 14 / 16Choose the correct station
Starting pointsWork, study and parksCompare your actual routine
Trade-offCross-city travelTest repeated daily journeys
01 / FIND YOUR CORNER
One district, seven starting points
Open an area guide for the local character, useful stops and the questions to ask before choosing a home.
01 / 龙城 · 大运
02 / 坂田 · 五和 · 岗头Technology workplaces
Bantian & Wuhe
Technology workplaces and established residential communities around a busy employment corridor.
5 / 10 at Wuhe; check your office entrance
03 / 布吉 · 大芬Established streets & art
Buji & Dafen
Established streets, interchange connections and the art village around Dafen.
3 / 5 / 14 at Buji; Line 3 for Dafen
04 / 吉华 · 甘坑Heritage lanes & local outings
Jihua & Gankeng
Hakka-themed heritage, village lanes and surrounding residential areas.
Line 10; verify the last-mile walk
05 / 平湖A nearby logistics or industrial job
Pinghu
An established town with logistics, manufacturing and residential communities.
Line 10 corridor; exact address matters
06 / 宝龙A named industrial park or campus
Baolong
Industrial parks, technology businesses and newer development in the east.
14 / 16 corridors; compare the actual connection
07 / 横岗 · 园山Established communities & green space
Henggang & Yuanshan
Established neighbourhoods with access to hills and green space.
3 / 16 corridors; check the final entrance
Seven areas. Different daily routines.
Use these editorial groups to narrow your search. They are planning references, not administrative boundaries or rent rankings.
| Area | A useful starting point for | Check before deciding |
|---|---|---|
| Longgang Centre & Universiade | Study, sports & district-centre life | Campus or venue gate, then your home-to-gate route |
| Bantian & Wuhe | Technology workplaces | The office entrance and the actual station transfer |
| Buji & Dafen | Established streets & art | Noise, building condition and your repeated journey |
| Jihua & Gankeng | Heritage lanes & local outings | The last-mile walk and separately ticketed experiences |
| Pinghu | A nearby logistics or industrial job | Any road or bus connection beyond the station |
| Baolong | A named industrial park or campus | The exact business park and its entrance |
| Henggang & Yuanshan | Established communities & green space | The station, final walk and onward connection |
02 / PLAN AROUND YOUR ROUTINE
Which Longgang areas fit your plans?
Choose interests and a destination for a few starting points to investigate.
Rent and journey targets are planning notes. They do not filter actual rental listings or estimate journey times.
Choose your priorities and destination. Verify the exact home, rent and door-to-door route before deciding.
03 / MAKE TIME FOR LONGGANG
Art streets, heritage lanes and days outside
Choose one main stop, leave room for lunch and check your onward route. Addresses without verified map coordinates open a destination search.
Art and local streets
Dafen Oil Painting Village
大芬油画村
Dafen · Line 3
Visit details
Art streets and galleries. Individual galleries set their own hours; leave time to explore slowly.
Check current access, opening arrangements and any booking requirements before travelling.
Official visitor information ↗Heritage lanes and food
Gankeng Hakka Town
甘坑客家小镇
Gankeng · Line 10
Visit details
A cultural-tourism destination built around Hakka village heritage. Check separately ticketed experiences.
Check current access, opening arrangements and any booking requirements before travelling.
Official visitor information ↗Sports and events
Universiade Sports Centre
深圳大运中心
Check Universiade Center vs Universiade interchange
Visit details
Sports facilities and major events. Confirm the venue entrance, ticketing and event-day transport.
Check current access, opening arrangements and any booking requirements before travelling.
Official visitor information ↗Family play and outdoor time
Longgang Children’s Park
龙岗儿童公园
Plan to the exact park entrance
Visit details
A family outing north of the Yanlong Avenue and Aixin Road intersection. Check current attraction rules and bookings.
Check current access, opening arrangements and any booking requirements before travelling.
Official visitor information ↗Walking and green space
Longcheng Park
龙城公园
Verify the entrance and onward walk
Visit details
Green corridors and outdoor recreation around Qinglin Road and Aixin Road. Choose an entrance for the facilities you want.
Check current access, opening arrangements and any booking requirements before travelling.
Official visitor information ↗Food, shopping and a break
Longgang COCO Park
龙岗星河COCO Park
Use the Longcheng address
Visit details
Shopping and dining at No. 666 Ainan Road in Longcheng. This is a separate destination from Bantian COCO Park.
Check current access, opening arrangements and any booking requirements before travelling.
Official visitor information ↗A gentler park outing
Longtan Park
龙潭公园
Check access and the return route
Visit details
A district-centre park at 31 Changxing Road South, with water, garden paths and pavilions.
Check current access, opening arrangements and any booking requirements before travelling.
Official visitor information ↗Check the route before you commit
Check real travel times from your home to work, school or key places at different times of day.
Housing in Longgang
Compare the actual home, contract and everyday costs.
- Agree a monthly rent limit
- Check deposit and agency fees
- Allow for management and utilities
- Test the station-to-building walk
Work and industry
Investigate the exact campus, park and office entrance.
- Technology workplaces in Bantian
- Industrial parks around Baolong
- Logistics and industry in Pinghu
- Universities around Universiade
- Established local businesses
Family, schools and daily routine
Choose around the real school run and everyday needs.
- Current admissions and eligibility
- Healthcare and pharmacies
- Parks and outdoor activities
- Groceries and daily errands
- School-bus routes and traffic
04 / A SLOWER LONGGANG DAY
Pick an anchor, then explore around it
Three flexible starting points. These are ideas for a visit, not timed itineraries.
Art & local streets
Start with Dafen Oil Painting Village. Explore the galleries at your own pace, then find lunch near your main stop.
See Dafen detailsHeritage & food
Build a visit around Gankeng Hakka Town. Explore the lanes and check separately ticketed experiences before adding them to your day.
See Gankeng detailsSports & green space
Start with a confirmed Universiade venue or a chosen park entrance. Check event access, the weather and your return journey.
See Universiade detailsThese destinations are spread out. Check the route between stops, keep a meal break and allow a return-travel buffer.
Before you sign, test the route twice.
Once at rush hour and once after dark.
Sources, planning notes and photo credits
District facts: Longgang Government overview (388.21 km²; 3.979 million residents in the 2020 census). Metro references: official September 2026 network guide. Exact destination, current services, entrances and bookings must be checked for your date. Area groupings, recommendations and day plans are editorial suggestions; no district-wide rent or commute is promised.
Photographs are archival and retain their individual licences. Resized and converted to WebP; no scene edits.
- Aerial view of the Universiade Sports Centre in Longgang — Windmemories · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 2017-07-30 09:41:57. Image derivatives remain under the same licence.
- Exterior of the Universiade Sports Centre in Longgang — Stephen Woolverton · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 2017-01-31 17:34:25. Image derivatives remain under the same licence.
- Street and galleries in Dafen Oil Painting Village, Longgang — Renek78 · CC0 · 2025-09-14 13:50:01.
- Traditional buildings in Gankeng Hakka Town, Longgang — Ubahnverleih · CC0 · 2025-03-12 18:05:41.
- Street and modern buildings on Zhonghai First Road in Bantian Technology City — TIADMEAEYPM · CC0 · 2025-04-03 18:15:59.
- Pinghu Boulevard street scene in Longgang — FOODAOSZEFURJPA · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 2023-08-21 17:05:13. Image derivatives remain under the same licence.
- Exit C at Baolong metro station in Longgang — Min Zi LRC · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 2022-10-29. Image derivatives remain under the same licence.
- A main street in Henggang, Longgang — boys_bible · CC0 · Capture date not supplied.
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BEFORE YOU CHOOSE
Longgang questions, answered
Which part of Longgang should I start with?
Start with the location you will visit most: your workplace, school, campus or main destination. Bantian, Buji, the Universiade area and the other groups have different daily routines. Open the area guides above, then compare exact addresses.
Is Universiade Center the same as Universiade station?
They refer to different station locations. Universiade is an interchange for Lines 3, 14 and 16; confirm the venue entrance and final walk before choosing a station for the Sports Centre.
Can this guide tell me my rent or commute time?
No. Housing costs depend on the specific home and contract. Journey time depends on both addresses, transfers, the last-mile walk and when you travel. Use your targets as a checklist and test the actual route.
Are the seven areas official boundaries?
These are editorial planning groups. The map points show approximate references rather than legal boundaries or verified building entrances.
Can I plan a family move around the nearest school?
Check current admissions, eligibility and the exact campus first. A nearby home does not establish school admission. Compare the real school run, healthcare, groceries and other everyday needs.
Start school planningCan I visit Dafen, Gankeng and Universiade in one day?
They are spread out, so choose one main anchor for a slower visit. Check opening arrangements, the route between stops and current event access before adding more. Leave room for lunch and the return journey.