It is generally known that China is the fourth largest country in the world with a total area of 9,596,960 square kilometres. Meanwhile, the total number of people is 1.404 billion. The country is divided into 22 provinces, five autonomous regions, four municipalities directly administered by central government namely Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, and Chongqing, as well as two distinct administrative regions namely Hong Kong and Macau. Within this magnificent country, Tongren is a city located in the eastern part of Guizhou province. Tongren City area is about 18,000 square kilometers. The city of Tongren is divided into ten districts where the central administration is in Beijing district. In general, the Guizhou region is somewhat poor and its economy has not yet been developed, but Guizhou is rich in natural, cultural and environmental resources. Tongren is located in a region that is rich in tobacco cultivation and some other plantations.

Aiports in Tongren

1. Tongren Airport (TEN)

Tongren Airport is a public airport that operates for commercial use only within the country. It operates flights to destinations within the Republic of China alone. Among the airlines that operate flights from Tongren Airport are Okay Airways, Tianjin Airlines, Tibet Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Colorful Guizhou Airlines, China Express Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. If you are from any country wishing to fly to Tongren, be sure to transit at any of these airports because only these airports provide direct flights to Tongren. Among them are, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Ningbo, Beijing, Chongqing, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Shenzhen, Changsha, Guiyang, Nanning and Wuxi.

How to Get Cheap Flights to Tongren?

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When is the Best Time to Fly to Tongren?

China is a four seasons country, such as spring, summer, autumn and winter. The spring takes place around April to May where the change in temperature between day and night is very noticeable. Summer takes place around June until August where the highest temperature ever recorded in Tongren city is 45 degrees Celsius. The autumn lasts around September until October. Meanwhile, the winter takes place around November until March. Taking into account the temperature in Tongren, the best season to visit the city is in spring around April and May. Although this month has been frequent in the rain, the natural beauty of Tongren is the most beautiful of the season. Not only that, but foreign tourists also have the opportunity to see the festivity of celebrations celebrated by several ethnic groups in Tongren throughout this month. Besides, during autumn which is in September and October is also a perfect season to visit because of its scenic beauty.

What are the Top 3 Things to Do in Tongren?

The main attractions in Tongren are mostly nature-based. Here are some interesting places to visit in Tongren:

1. Fanjing Mountain – Fanjing Mountain is a tourist centre that became a natural reserve since 1978 and has been designated as UNESCO's Biosphere Reserve in 1986. It became the most famous tourist centre in the Tongren region due to its vast forests and breath-taking views of the mountain, with its height 2,570 meters above sea level. The history behind this mountain is, it is believed to be a sacred place as the Buddhas come to pray and it is considered a holy place for them. Visitors who come here will not miss the opportunity to take pictures with the background of the Fanjing mountain peak.

2. Sea of Bamboo Park – The attractions of the Sea of Bamboo Park are located in the southeast of Tongren near the village of Liulongshan. It is a natural park full of bamboo plants. There are many trees and a variety of wild animals in the park, which make it a must-visit tourist attraction. In the winter, the garden is lovely as it is filled with white snow and bamboo trees. Not only that, famous attractions like Nine Dragon Cave Scenic Area are also located in the park.

3. The Ancient City Site of Tongren – Located in the Dejiang section, an old town has been found. The city was built very spacious consisting of three old villages, upper village, middle village and low village. From the relics of the gate, the walls, the basement of the house, the drainage system, the sculpture of fine flowers on stairs, temples, tombs and more, it is concluded that the city was initially designed and well-constructed and believed to be one prosperous city in the past.