Tongliao is located in the east of Inner Mongolia, China. This city has history dated back since 5000 years ago and its culture and tradition are still practiced till today. The uniqueness of the local culture here has been acknowledged as one of China and world cultural heritage. You can visit Tongliao to experience the well-preserved nature as well as various historical site attractions.

Airports in Tongliao

1. Tongliao Airport

Tongliao Airport is located in Horqin, 7 kilometers southwest of the city center. Currently, nine Chinese airlines are operating in the airport which is Air Chang’an, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China United Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Loong Air, Shanghai Airlines and Tianjin Airlines. All of these airlines only serve domestic destinations across China with 56 flights on a weekly basis. Tongliao Airport was recorded to serve almost 1 million passengers throughout the year 2018. There is no direct flight from Manila to Tongliao. Passengers travelling from Manila will require to take transit flights to reach Tongliao. Upon your arrival at Tongliao Airport, you can take airport buses or taxi to travel to the city center.

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When is the Best Time to Fly to Tongliao?

Tongliao is a four-seasonal city which experiences continental steppe climate. Its climate is also influenced by monsoon winds. Summer in Tongliao is distinct between May to August with its warm temperature up to 28 degrees centigrade. The weather is much more humid during summer and rainfall is expected within this period. Winter, however, is much colder and dry in Tongliao. The mean temperature in Tongliao during the winter season is -13.5 degrees centigrade. The weather in Tongliao is expected to be below zero degrees between November to March. Tongliao’s sunshine is not affected by the changing season. Even though the temperature changes a lot between summer and winter, sunlight is still abundant throughout the whole year.

Han Chinese and Mongols dominate the demography in Tongliao. You can find bilingual signage of Mongolian and Chinese across the city. Majority of the Tongliao people practice Aobao tradition which worships heaven. While you are in Tongliao, you may have a chance in witnessing the Aobao Worship Ceremony where a number of sacrifices are made as part of the tradition. This ceremony is usually carried out the end of May and early June, or sometimes in July and August. Naadam Fair is also famous, celebrated during the mid-summer season. This traditional fair which has existed for centuries hosts three main games which are wrestling, horse racing and archery. Both of these festivals have been enlisted as important cultural heritage by China and UNESCO respectively.

What are the Top 3 Things to Do in Tongliao?

1. Zhurihe Grassland Tour Zone – You can visit Zhurihe Grassland Tour Zone for the beautiful vast greenery land with such incredible pastoral view. You can also enjoy watching the local Mongolian tradition here. This place also hosts the Keerqin Grassland Horse Race Festival every year. From Tongliao city, you can take a bus to reach Zhurihe town. Entrance fee for the tour zone is CNY 40 (PHP 305).

2. Daqinggou Ecological Tour Zone – Daqinggou Ecological Tour Zone is a famous reserve and well-preserved ancient geological site. This 10-kilometer reserve is backdropped with mountains and gorge, containing a diverse collection of plants including flowers to satisfy your sightings. The uniqueness of Daqinggou is that this area provides warmth during winter and coolness during summer. You are only required to pay CNY 30 (PHP 228) to experience Daqinggou Ecological Tour Zone.

3. Fuyuan Temple – Fuyuan Temple was built in the year 1742 as a Lama temple. An emperor inaugurated the temple's name during the reign of the Qing Dynasty. On every quarter of the year, grand summon ceremonies will be conducted in Fuyuan Temple by the local monks.