Tongling City Travel

Tongling, Anhui – the ancient copper capital of China, home to famous scenic spots such as Tianjing Lake, Fenghuang Mountain, and Datong Ancient Town. A tourist city integrating copper culture, landscape scenery, and ancient town customs.

3000+
Years of copper mining and smelting history
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One of the birthplaces of Chinese bronze culture
100+
Various copper cultural relics sites
1.31M+
Permanent resident population

Tongling City Tourism in Districts and Counties

3-Day 2-Night Copper Capital Cultural Tour in Tongling City

Explore bronze civilization, enjoy lake and mountain scenery, stroll through the millennium-old ancient town

Trip Duration
3 Days 2 Nights
Main Destinations
Tianjing Lake, Fenghuang Mountain, Datong Ancient Town, Fushan Mountain
Suitable For
History and culture lovers, natural scenery seekers, food explorers
Per Capita Budget
¥1200-¥2500
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Tracing the Copper Capital
Copper Culture and Urban Scenery Tour
Itinerary Highlights

Visit Tianjing Lake Park in the morning to enjoy the lake and mountain scenery; visit Copper Culture Park and Tongling Museum in the afternoon to deeply understand the history of bronze culture; stroll along the Yangtze River coastline in the evening to experience the night view of the river city.

Attractions Arrangement
Tianjing Lake
The iconic park of Tongling, composed of Tianjing Lake and Wusong Mountain. There is a "Tianjing (Heavenly Well)" in the lake, and the well water is always higher than the lake surface all year round, which is a wonder.
Tongling Museum
A comprehensive museum with bronze culture as its theme, housing a large number of bronzes from the Shang and Zhou dynasties to the Ming and Qing dynasties, showing Tongling's more than 3,000 years of copper mining and smelting history.
Practical Information
Accommodation Recommendations
  • Hotels around Tianjing Lake
  • Downtown business hotels
  • Homestays on Middle Changjiang Road
Food Recommendations
  • Tongling Ginger
  • Datong Dried Tofu
  • Fried Stinky Tofu
  • Tongdu Stinky Mandarin Fish
Travel Tips
  • Tianjing Lake is open free of charge
  • Museum requires advance reservation
  • Watch the sunset at Yangtze River Observation Deck in the evening
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Landscape and Ancient Town
Natural Wonders and Folk Customs Tour
Itinerary Highlights

Go to Fenghuang Mountain in the morning to admire the thousand-year-old peonies and Dishui Cliff; visit Datong Ancient Town in the afternoon to experience the Finless Porpoise Conservation Center and the Ming and Qing ancient streets; taste river fresh food in the evening and experience the night view of the ancient town.

Attractions Arrangement
Fenghuang Mountain
Famous for peony culture, Acacia Tree and Dishui Cliff, it has a thousand-year-old peony garden. Every spring when peonies are in full bloom, it attracts many tourists.
Datong Ancient Town
A historic ancient town along the Yangtze River, once an important commercial port, retaining ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties, Dashige Pavilion and other historical sites, it is an important window to understand Yangtze River culture.
Practical Information
Transportation Guide
  • Fenghuang Mountain accessible by tourist bus
  • Datong Ancient Town 15km from urban area
  • Self-driving by rental car is recommended for convenience
Ticket Information
  • Fenghuang Mountain Scenic Area ticket about ¥40
  • Datong Ancient Town open free of charge
  • Finless Porpoise Conservation Center requires ticket purchase
Photography Tips
  • Best time to shoot peonies in Fenghuang Mountain is April
  • Datong Ancient Town's old street is suitable for humanistic photography
  • Yangtze River sunset is worth shooting
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Zen Landscape
Geological Wonders and Zen Culture Tour
Itinerary Highlights

Go to Fushan Mountain in Zongyang County in the morning to visit the volcanic geopark and ancient temples; visit Baiyun Cliff in the afternoon to experience the integration of nature and humanity; return in the evening and end the Tongling cultural tour.

Attractions Arrangement
Fushan Mountain
A national geopark featuring volcanic rock landforms, with numerous ancient temples and cliff carvings in the mountain, it is a scenic area integrating natural wonders and Zen culture.
Baiyun Cliff
A famous scenic spot in Zongyang, known for its steep cliffs, ancient famous trees and ancient temple sites, with quiet scenery, suitable for hiking tours.
Practical Information
Return Suggestions
  • Fushan Mountain to Tongling urban area about 1.5 hours
  • About 1 hour's drive from Tongling Station
  • It is recommended to depart for return before 2 pm
Food Map
  • Zongyang Steamed Pork with Rice Flour
  • Chicken Soup with Fried Rice
  • Yangtze River Knife Fish
  • Tongling Sesame Crisp Candy
Souvenir Recommendations
  • Tongling bronze crafts
  • Datong dried tofu
  • Tongling ginger products
  • Zongyang black pork

Must-Try Foods in Tongling City

Tongling Ginger

A characteristic agricultural product of Tongling, known as "White Ginger", with tender meat and strong spicy taste, can be eaten fresh or pickled, and is a famous local specialty.

Datong Dried Tofu

A traditional food of Datong Ancient Town, made of high-quality soybeans, with reddish brown color, chewy taste and rich aroma, it is a representative snack of Tongling.

Zongyang Steamed Pork with Rice Flour

A characteristic dish of Zongyang County, pork is mixed with rice flour and seasonings and then steamed, with crispy and tender meat, glutinous rice flour, fat but not greasy.

Tongdu Stinky Mandarin Fish

An improved version of Huizhou cuisine in Tongling, mandarin fish is cooked after special fermentation process, with tender meat and unique aroma, it is a famous dish in local banquets.

Tongling City Travel Tips
Best Travel Time
  • April-May: Peonies in Fenghuang Mountain are in full bloom, the scenery is the best
  • September-November: Clear autumn weather, suitable for mountain climbing and viewing (Fushan Mountain, Baiyun Cliff)
  • Avoid the summer rainy season (June-July) and winter severe cold
  • There are characteristic folk activities in ancient towns during Spring Festival
Must-Experience Activities
  • Learn about bronze culture at Tongling Museum
  • Admire thousand-year-old peonies in Fenghuang Mountain
  • Taste river fresh food in Datong Ancient Town
  • Explore volcanic geological wonders in Fushan Mountain
  • Buy Tongling bronze crafts
Budget Reference
  • Tickets: About ¥150-300
  • Accommodation: ¥300-600 per night
  • Catering: ¥150-300 per day
  • Transportation: ¥100-200
  • Total: ¥1200-2500
Frequently Asked Questions
  • When do peonies bloom in Fenghuang Mountain? → Mid to late April to early May
  • Do I need to make an appointment for Tongling Museum? → Yes, you can make an appointment through the official public account
  • Is Fushan Mountain suitable for the elderly to visit? → Some areas are steep, it is recommended to take scenic transportation
  • Where to eat Tongling's characteristic food? → Recommended Tianjing Lake Food Street and Datong Ancient Town Old Street