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View Plans & PricingArea: 59,535 km²
Population: ~2.9 million (2020)
Tongliao means "through the Liao" in Chinese. It is located in eastern Inner Mongolia and is known for its grasslands and Mongolian culture.
7.0/10 — Residents enjoy a balanced lifestyle with modern amenities and cultural richness.
Tongliao Airport (TGO) has domestic flights. Tongliao Railway Station connects to Shenyang and other cities. Buses and taxis serve the city.
Inner Mongolia University for Nationalities (Tongliao) and Tongliao Vocational College are the main institutions.
Tongliao lies on the Horqin Grassland with a continental climate. It has vast grasslands, coal resources, and is famous for Mongolian culture.
Visit the Horqin Grassland, Kulun Desert, Xilamuren Temple, and the Tongliao Museum.
Day 1: Horqin Grassland and Mongolian culture.
Day 2: Kulun Desert and temple.
Try Mongolian roast lamb, hand-grabbed lamb, milk tea, Mongolian hot pot, and dairy products.
Buy Mongolian crafts, grassland dairy products, dried beef, and local snacks. Main shopping is in Horqin District.
Local Vibe: Tongliao (通辽) is where grasslands meet the city. Locals are proud of Mongol heritage, horses, milk tea, and wide-open skies. Visitors love the authentic atmosphere, friendly advice, and the way Mongolian roast lamb shows up on every local menu.
Fun Facts:
• Tongliao is home to the Horqin Grassland, a local highlight that reflects the city's character and history.
• The city blends everyday modern life with long-standing traditions, making it a great place to experience real China.
• Mongolian roast lamb is one of the local flavors visitors remember most — ask a local where they eat it.
Locals in Tongliao have their own regional flavor of Mandarin. Try these to sound like one of the crowd:
Sain bainu — Hello.
Bayarlalaa — Thank you.
Amar mendu — How are you?
• Genghis Khan — The Mongol Empire founder is honored across Inner Mongolia.
• Kublai Khan — His grandson established the Yuan dynasty and ruled China.
• Modern Mongol Artists — Musicians and performers keep Mongolian culture alive in Hohhot and beyond.
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