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Exploring China’s former ‘Capital of Sex’ - Global Times

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Dongguan, a cosmopolitan city located at the heart of south China's Pearl River Delta, is actually not famous for tourism. As a former "world factory," it attracts many foreigners to come here for business. Dongguan is also well known for another reason, which has earned it the nickname "the Eastern Amsterdam." According to the Telegraph, some 10 percent of the city's more than 8 million population is said to work in the world's oldest profession. It is hard to verify this number, as unlike The Netherlands, prostitution is illegal in China. Nevertheless, the Chinese people don't call it the "Capital of Sex" for nothing. So, why go now? First of all, you will witness a society in transition. Do you know one of every six smart phones in the world is made in Dongguan? Currently, China is trying to move on from low-end manufacturing, Dongguan's specialty, to high-tech manufacturing and the service sector. Moreover, there is always something interesting to do and see in Dongguan, and ne

Exploring China’s former ‘Capital of Sex’ - Global Times --> HOME >> LIFE Exploring China’s former ‘Capital of Sex’ By Tiara Lin Source:Global Times Published: 2016/5/13 0:14:53 Night view of the industrial district in Dongguan Photo: CFP Night view of a food street in Dongguan Photo: CFP Dongguan, a cosmopolitan city located at the heart of south China's Pearl River Delta, is actually not famous for tourism. As a former "world factory," it attracts many foreigners to come here for business. Dongguan is also well known for another reason, which has earned it the nickname "the Eastern Amsterdam

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