Tongling is located in the south-central part of Anhui Province, on the southern bank of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River. It has a subtropical monsoon climate with four distinct seasons and abundant rainfall, with an average annual temperature of about 16.2°C.
Tongling got its name from copper and thrives on copper. Its copper mining history dates back to the Shang and Zhou dynasties and flourished in the Tang and Song dynasties. It is one of the important birthplaces of Chinese bronze civilization, known as the "Ancient Copper Capital of China."
Tongling's culture is centered on bronze culture, with the characteristics of a Jiangnan water town. Its cuisine is represented by Tongling white ginger, Taiping Street baked cake, and Tongling tea dried tofu, with a fresh and savory taste.
Today, Tongling is an important node city on the Yangtze River Economic Belt, with copper-based new materials, electronic information, and other industries as its pillars. At the same time, it vigorously develops eco-tourism and builds a modern city suitable for living, working, and traveling.
The best time to visit 铜陵 is Spring and Autumn (March-May, September-November).
Spring (March-May) has mild weather and blooming flowers, suitable for mountain climbing and outings, such as the Phoenix Mountain Peony Festival.
Autumn (September-November) is clear and crisp, with colorful forests, the best time to enjoy Tianjing Lake and Yongquan Farm.
Summer is hot and humid, winter is cold and wet, but summer offers rafting and lotus viewing, while winter offers hot springs.
Large-scale copper mining and bronze smelting began in Tongling, becoming an important source of copper for the Central Plains dynasties.
Approved by the State Council, Tongling City was officially established, becoming an important copper industrial base of New China.
The Tongling Station of the Nanjing-Anqing High-speed Railway began operation, ushering Tongling into the high-speed rail era, greatly promoting economic development and tourism.
Recommended places to visit
National 4A-level scenic area centered on Tianjing Lake. There is a well in the lake, with water level always 2 meters above the lake surface, a unique sight.
National 4A-level scenic area famous for peony flowers and acacia trees. The Peony Festival is held every April.
Explore rich intangible cultural heritage and traditional crafts
Anhui provincial intangible cultural heritage, a folk song popular in Tongling, with high-pitched and melodious tunes reflecting farming life.
Anhui provincial intangible cultural heritage, including traditional techniques of selecting, pickling, and sun-drying ginger, preserving the unique flavor of white ginger.
Must-know transportation for exploring the city
Tongling Station and Tongling North Station, served by Nanjing-Anqing and Hefei-Fuzhou high-speed railways, direct to Nanjing, Hefei, Shanghai, Beijing, etc.
About 60 RMB to Hefei
Tongling is about 150 km from Hefei Xinqiao International Airport and about 50 km from Chizhou Jiuhuashan Airport, accessible by airport bus or taxi.
Airport bus about 30-50 RMB
Tongling has a well-developed bus system covering main attractions and urban areas, fare 1-2 RMB, mobile payment accepted.
1-2 RMB
Taste the most authentic and popular local specialties
A specialty of Tongling, white in color, crisp and tender, moderately spicy, can be eaten raw or pickled.
Crispy outside and tender inside, with various fillings such as meat and preserved mustard greens, a traditional snack in Tongling.
A history museum showcasing Tongling's bronze culture, housing a large collection of bronze artifacts and mining tools.
National 4A-level scenic area, a comprehensive farm integrating leisure vacation, agricultural sightseeing, and hot spring health care.
A thousand-year-old ancient town, once an important commercial port along the Yangtze River, retaining many Ming and Qing buildings and ancient streets.
Braised with tea and spices, chewy texture with rich tea aroma, a great side dish.
Traditional pastry in Tongling, made from sesame and maltose, crispy and sweet, melts in the mouth.
Choose pork belly coated with rice flour and steamed, tender and糯, rich rice flour flavor, fatty but not greasy.