Luohu, Shenzhen
Luohu
罗湖区 | |
|---|---|
China Standard ) |
| Luohu, Shenzhen | |
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Hanyu Pinyin | Luóhú |
| Hakka | |
| Romanization | lo2 fu2 |
| Yue: Cantonese | |
| Jyutping | lo4 wu4 |
| IPA | [lɔ̏ː wȕː] |
Luohu District is a district of
History
Prior to the establishment of
The name Shenzhen was first mentioned in 1410
After Shenzhen was promoted to city status in October 1979, Luohu district was established as the first district in Shenzhen. Several small mountains were flattened to facilitate its infrastructure during initial construction phases. In November 1997,
Some of the tallest and most recognizable buildings in Shenzhen, including Shun Hing Square, KK100 and the Guomao Building are located within the district.
Geography
The size of Luohu district is about 78.9 km2 (30 sq mi) and contains 10
Luohu is located in the southern part of Shenzhen, with
It is also one of the six administrative districts of the
Luohu has an uneven geography and contains a number of natural fresh water sources, including Donghu (東湖/东湖), Honghu (洪湖), and Xianhu (仙湖), among others. Shuiku (水庫/水库), or "Water Reservoir", is also located in Luohu and is an important source of water for both Shenzhen and Hong Kong.
Shenzhen's highest peak, Wutong Mountain (944m) (梧桐山) is in Luohu District.
The district's west boundary with
Subdistricts
| Name | Chinese | Hanyu Pinyin |
Canton Romanization | Population (2010)[7] | Area (km2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huangbei Subdistrict | 黄贝街道 | Huángbèi Jiēdào | wong4 bui3 gai1 dou6 | 113,382 | 7.50 |
| Guiyuan Subdistrict | 桂园街道 | Guìyuán Jiēdào | guei3 yun4 gai1 dou6 | 82,694 | 10.90 |
Dongmen Subdistrict |
东门街道 | Dōngmén Jiēdào | dung1 mun4 gai1 dou6 | 90,454 | 2.10 |
Cuizhu Subdistrict |
翠竹街道 | Cuìzhú Jiēdào | cêu3 zug1 gai1 dou6 | 110,459 | 3.45 |
Dongxiao Subdistrict |
东晓街道 | Dōngxiǎo Jiēdào | dung1 hiu2 gai1 dou6 | 100,779 | 3.48 |
Nanhu Subdistrict |
南湖街道 | Nánhú Jiēdào | nam4 wu4 gai1 dou6 | 90,500 | 2.63 |
Sungang Subdistrict |
笋岗街道 | Sǔngǎng Jiēdào | sên2 gong1 gai1 dou6 | 64,004 | 4.03 |
| Donghu Subdistrict | 东湖街道 | Dōnghú Jiēdào | dung1 wu4 gai1 dou6 | 84,556 | 29.05 |
| Liantang Subdistrict | 莲塘街道 | Liántáng Jiēdào | lin4 tong4 gai1 dou6 | 85,569 | 13.10 |
| Qingshuihe Subdistrict | 清水河街道 | Qīngshuǐhé Jiēdào | qing1 sêu2 ho4 gai1 dou6 | 101,024 | 13.62 |
Immigration Control Point
Luohu serves as an important immigration control between Hong Kong and mainland China. Two immigration control points, Luohu and Man Kam To, are located in the Luohu district. The Luohu immigration point is the busiest land boundary patrol connecting Hong Kong and mainland China. It consists of the Luohu Port on the mainland side, and the Lo Wu Control Point on the Hong Kong side.
Entertainment
Shopping
Luohu is known in Hong Kong and
Nightlife
Luohu district is also known for its nightlife. Though most expatriates residing in Shenzhen live in
Education
As of the end of 2012, there were 221 educational institutions in Luohu District, amongst which 17 were secondary schools.
- Schools operated by the Shenzhen city government
- Shenzhen Middle School[8]
- Shenzhen No. 2 Experimental School (深圳市第二实验学校)[9]
- Shenzhen Primary School (深圳小学)[10]
Schools operated by the district government:
- Luohu Foreign languages School
- Cuiyuan Middle School
- Binhe Middle School
Transportation
Trunk roads
- Shennan East Road
- Dongmen Road (東門路/东门路)
- Yanhe Road (沿河路) and Chunfeng Road Flyover (春風路高架橋/春风路高架桥)
- Nigang Road (泥崗路/泥岗路)
- Luosha Highway (羅沙公路/罗沙公路)
- Taoyuan Road
Buses and minibuses
Buses and minibuses serve as popular means of transportation modes in Luohu.
Shenzhen Railway
Shenzhen railway station is located here. It serves as a terminal for train routes towards tens of cities in China.
Shenzhen Metro
Luohu is currently served by nine metro lines operated by Shenzhen Metro:
Line 1 - Luohu ( via Lo Wu), Guomao, Laojie 3, Grand Theater 2- Line 2 - Grand Theater 1, Hubei, Huangbeiling 5, Xinxiu, Liantang Checkpoint, Xianhu Road, Liantang 8
- Line 3 - Laojie 1, Shaibu, Cuizhu, Tianbei 7, Shuibei, Caopu
- Line 5 - Buxin, Tai'an 7, Yijing, Huangbeiling 2
- Line 6 - Yinhu 9
- Line 7 - Hongling North 9, Sungang, Honghu, Tianbei 3, Tai'an 5
- Line 8 - Liantang 2, Wutong Mountain South
- Line 9 - Yinhu 6, Nigang, Hongling North, Yuanling, Hongling 3, Hongling South, Ludancun, Renmin South, Xiangxicun, Wenjin
- Line 14 - Luohu North
See also
- List of tallest buildings in Shenzhen
- Lo Wu (Hong Kong part of the original town of Luohu/Lo Wu within the Frontier Closed Area)
References
- ^ "Shenzhen: Subdivision". Retrieved March 25, 2024.
- ^ "CCTV.com-历史沿革". www.cctv.com. Retrieved 2018-12-27.
- ^ 深圳概貌. Shenzhen People's Government. 12 July 2011. Archived from the original on 4 November 2011. Retrieved 26 December 2018.
- ^ "CCTV.com-深圳历史沿革". www.cctv.com. Retrieved 2018-12-27.
- ^ "深圳地名--深圳政府在线". Archived from the original on 2012-05-11. Retrieved 2015-08-04.
- ^ "深圳墟当年的确有道"东门"". Archived from the original on 2015-06-04. Retrieved 2008-12-27.
- ISBN 978-7-5037-6660-2.)
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link - ^ "Shenzhen Middle School". Shenzhen Municipal Government. Retrieved 2022-02-14.
Add: 18 Shenzhong Street, Renmin Road North, Luohu District, Shenzhen (深圳市罗湖区人民北路深中街18号)
- ^ "Shenzhen No. 2 Experimental School". Shenzhen Municipal Government. Retrieved 2022-02-14.
Add: 2020 Yanhe Road North, Luohu District, Shenzhen (Junior High School Department) (深圳市罗湖区沿河北路2020号) 3002 Aiguo Road, Luohu District, Shenzhen (Senior High School Department) (深圳市罗湖区爱国路3002号)
- ^ "Shenzhen Primary School". Shenzhen Municipal Government. Retrieved 2022-02-14.
Add: 2171 Renmin Road North, Luohu District, Shenzhen (深圳市罗湖区人民北路2171号)
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