 Dapeng Bay with its national scenic area is just south of Donggang.The town also hosts Donglong Temple (), which is dedicated to "Lord Wen" (, the word Wen is pronounced the same as "plague" in Chinese) and is known for its triannual ceremony of "burning lord's boat" (burning plague boat).Donggang was opened as a port by the Chinese admiral Koxinga in the 17th century.