Ancient villages in Longhua | Langkou Village

Editor's note: Shenzhen is home to many ancient villages that are little known to the public. These century-old villages are away from the hustle and bustle of the city center, quietly nestled in a corner, providing spiritual nourishment to the city with their rich cultural heritage.In Longhua District, there is an abundance of ancient villages, which are scattered widely in subdistricts such as Guanlan, Dalang, Guanhu, and Fucheng. Join us as we explore the secrets of some of these ancient villages.

Langkou Village is a settlement where Hakka people reside. As early as 1866, missionaries began preaching in Langkou Village, making it a Hakka village where the majority of the villagers were Christian.

The church at the entrance, known as Langkou Church, was established in 1866. This marked the beginning of a new era of cultural integration between Chinese and Western cultures in Langkou Village, and the church is also one of the oldest in Shenzhen.

Next to Langkou Church is the Qianzhen Girls’ School, which is another landmark building in the village.

Metro: Line 4 to Longhua Station; then take a taxi or a bus