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View Plans & PricingArea: 3,008 km²
Population: ~1.3 million (2020)
Tongling means "copper ridge" in Chinese, named for its copper mining history. It is located in southern Anhui on the Yangtze River.
7.0/10 — Residents enjoy a balanced lifestyle with modern amenities and cultural richness.
Tongling has no commercial airport; Hefei and Nanjing airports are used. Tongling Railway Station and Tongling North Station connect to Hefei and Nanjing on the Nanjing–Anqing railway. Buses and taxis serve the city.
Tongling University and Tongling Vocational and Technical College are the main institutions.
Tongling lies on the Yangtze River with a humid subtropical climate. It has copper mining history, rivers, and nearby mountains.
Visit Tongling Tianjing Lake, Tongguan Mountain, and the bronze culture museum.
Day 1: Bronze culture museum and Tianjing Lake.
Day 2: Tongguan Mountain and Yangtze River views.
Try Anhui-style fish, river shrimp, stinky mandarin fish, and local noodles.
Buy bronze crafts, copper-themed souvenirs, and Anhui snacks. Main shopping is in Tongguan District.
Local Vibe: Tongling (铜陵) is quietly cultured and hardworking — proud of Huizhou merchants, Huangshan painters, and strong, simple home cooking. Visitors love the authentic atmosphere, friendly advice, and the way Anhui-style fish shows up on every local menu.
Fun Facts:
• Tongling is home to Tongling Tianjing Lake, 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.
• Anhui-style fish is one of the local flavors visitors remember most — ask a local where they eat it.
Locals in Tongling have their own regional flavor of Mandarin. Try these to sound like one of the crowd:
搞七廿三 (gǎo qī niàn sān) — Making a mess.
不顶龙 (bù dǐng lóng) — Not making sense.
好讲讲 (hǎo jiǎng jiang) — Easy to talk.
• Bao Zheng (Lord Bao) — The incorruptible judge of the Song dynasty was associated with Hefei.
• Li Hongzhang — The late Qing statesman was from the broader Hefei region.
• Yang Zhenning — The Nobel-winning physicist was connected to the University of Science and Technology of China.
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