Liaobu Town

Amidst the vibrant energy of Guangdong, discover Liaobu Town. Liaobu Town isn’t just a name on a map. It’s a place where history whispers through the fragrant smoke of agarwood. Liaobu Town holds a special place in the heart of Dongguan. It’s nestled strategically amidst the main city area, Songshan Lake Science and Technology Industrial Park, Tongsha Ecological Park, and Dongguan Ecological Park. Liaobu Town sprawls across 73 square kilometers. As of 2010, it boasted a population of 418,578, a testament to its allure. Liaobu Town has thrived for centuries. Its claim to fame? The Wan Hong Market, a historical hub for trading the locally grown Wan Hong plant. This market connected Liaobu Town to the broader region, funneling goods through Guangzhou and Hong Kong to Southeast Asia, solidifying its reputation as one of Guangdong’s four renowned markets. The legacy of the Wan Hong Market lives on. In 2007, it was recognized as an intangible cultural heritage of Guangdong Province. Liaobu Town doubled down on this recognition, launching a project in 2009 to celebrate Wan Hong culture, creating a blend of “Ancient Wan Hong Market and Modern Wan Hong City.” This initiative wasn’t just about preserving the past; it was about propelling the development of Liaobu Town as a cultural hub. The town embraces its heritage with a “park, an ancient street, a Wan Hong tree base, a folklore collection, a TV play, an annual cultural and tourism festival, a Wang Hong culture exhibition hall, and a Wan Hong products exhibition platform.” Liaobu Town further cemented its cultural prominence in 2010. The first Wang Hong Market Cultural Tourism Festival and Chinese Agilawood (Guan Hong) Culture and Art Fair took place, infusing the town with a vibrant energy. Liaobu Town even boasts the title of “Home of Agar in China,” awarded in 2013. Its “Liaobu Incense Market” also earned national recognition as an intangible cultural heritage in 2014. Today, Liaobu Town continues to flourish, balancing its rich history with modern progress. As you explore its streets, remember the echoes of traders and the fragrant aroma of Wan Hong that once filled the air, a testament to the enduring spirit of Liaobu Town.