Luohu, Shenzhen

Coordinates: 22°32′44″N 114°07′44″E / 22.5456°N 114.129°E / 22.5456; 114.129
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Luohu
罗湖区
China Standard
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Luohu, Shenzhen
Hanyu Pinyin
Luóhú
Hakka
Romanizationlo2 fu2
Yue: Cantonese
Jyutpinglo4 wu4
IPA[lɔ̏ː wȕː]

Luohu District is a district of

a market town from 1953 to 1979, when Bao'an County was promoted to a prefecture-level city and renamed Shenzhen.[2][3][4]

History

Prior to the establishment of

Tin Hau Temple
once stood.

The name Shenzhen was first mentioned in 1410

Nantou
.

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,

Yantian
area became an independent administrative district.

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 subdistricts.

Luohu is located in the southern part of Shenzhen, with

Shenzhen River, which separates the district from North District, Hong Kong
forms its southern limits.

It is also one of the six administrative districts of the

People's Republic of China
.

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

Yantian
is Wutong Mountain.

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 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 District

Luohu is known in Hong Kong and

Dongmen
(東門/东门), Guomao (國貿/国贸), and Diwang (地王) are also important shopping districts.

Nightlife

Luohu district is also known for its nightlife. Though most expatriates residing in Shenzhen live in

Shekou, visitors to Shenzhen from Hong Kong and other places typically frequent bars, KTV (karaoke
) lounges, and night clubs in the Luohu area.

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

Schools operated by the district government:

  • Luohu Foreign languages School
  • Cuiyuan Middle School
  • Binhe Middle School


Transportation

Guomao station is one of Shenzhen Metro stations
Laojie station of the Shenzhen Metro

Trunk roads

  • Shennan East Road(深南東路/深南东路)
  • 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 (深圳火車站|深圳火车站) 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:

See also

References

  1. ^ "Shenzhen: Subdivision". Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  2. ^ "CCTV.com-历史沿革". www.cctv.com. Retrieved 2018-12-27.
  3. ^ 深圳概貌. Shenzhen People's Government. 12 July 2011. Archived from the original on 4 November 2011. Retrieved 26 December 2018.
  4. ^ "CCTV.com-深圳历史沿革". www.cctv.com. Retrieved 2018-12-27.
  5. ^ "深圳地名--深圳政府在线". Archived from the original on 2012-05-11. Retrieved 2015-08-04.
  6. ^ "深圳墟当年的确有道"东门"". Archived from the original on 2015-06-04. Retrieved 2008-12-27.
  7. ISBN 978-7-5037-6660-2.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link
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  8. ^ "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)
  9. ^ "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)
  10. ^ "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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