The Tongren Region lies in the northeast part of Guizhou Province. It is a vital nexus between Central China and the southwest frontier and accordingly, is known as the 'Gateway of the Guizhou Eastern Area'. Tongren is located in the southeast edge of Fanjing Mountain, which is the main peak of the Wuling Mountains. Here, wonderful scenes of mountains, caves and hot springs are set together. Ridges and peaks gracefully run together, and mountains and streams depend on each other for sustenance. Thus, it is no wonder that there are more than 40 scenic spots in this area. In addition to the well-known Fanjing Mountain and Jiulong Cave, there are many beautiful scenes which are rare in the world. Tongren is also a multi-ethnic region containing many minority groups, with Miao, Tujia, Dong, Gelo, Man and others inhabiting here. Each year during the Spring Festival, many colorful folk-dance performances can be seen in this area, such as Lantern, Tea Lights, and Dragon Light, as well as Playing Money Shot and Stilt.

Airports in Tongren

1. Tongren Fenghuang Airport (TEN)

This airport serves the city of Tongren in Guizhou Province, China. It is located in the town of Daxing in Songtao Miao Autonomous County, 21 kilometers from Tongren and 34 kilometers from Fenghuang, a popular tourist destination in neighboring Hunan Province. Originally called Tongren Daxing Airport, it was renamed due to the fame of Fenghuang. China Southern Airlines offer flights from Manila to Tongren with two transits in Guangzhou and Beijing. Ticket fare will range from PHP43,867 to 62,191.

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When is the Best Time to Fly to Tongren?

Tongren is located in the slope transition zone of Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau between the hilly area of western Hunan Province and the Sichuan Basin area. The rainfall is abundant in Tongren, and the annual average temperature here is 13°C to 17.5°C. Because of its location at a low latitude, Tongren is the hottest area in Guizhou Province, with the highest temperature in summer reaching up to 42.5°C, much higher than other cities in Guizhou Province. Travelers planning to visit Tongren during the summer will need to be prepared for the scorching heat. The best time to visit Tongren will be during Spring (March to May) as travelers will get a chance to see all the flowers in bloom as well as attend all the ethnic minority group’s major festivals that are held in this season.

What are the Top 3 Things to Do in Tongren?

1. Longwu Temple - Longwu Temple is located in Longwu Town of Tongren County around 186 kilometers from Xining. Longwu Temple is one of the oldest temples in Qinghai Province. It was built in 1301 and had a history that stretches back more than 700 years. The temple is filled with rare and valuable artifacts, as well as several imperial artifacts including seals used by the emperor of the Ming Dynasty. The temple has organically grown over its long history, what started as a prayer hall expanded to now include a scripture hall, an astronomy room, several courtyards as well as beautiful grounds. The largest prayer room within the temple is over 1700 square meters.

2. Rabkong Art Museum - Rabkong Art Museum is a famous historical and cultural site located in picturesque southern Qinghai, in the Tibetan Nanzhou County. It is a melting pot of different ethnicities as well as being an important administrative, economic, cultural and transportation center. "Rabkong" translates from Tibetan as "The Golden Valley", and has produced the largest number of Tibetan sculptures, painters and artists in China. It is one of the most ancient, well-preserved cities in Qinghai, with over 500 original residences and 2,100 citizens. The old city is exquisitely preserved with old mud-brick houses still standing from hundreds of years ago. The architecture in the town is a fusion of mainly Han and Tibetan styles with several Buddhist influences. This town is a rare gem in the southern reaches of the Yellow River.

3. Wutun Temple - Wutun Temple is located in the Wutun village just outside of Tongren. This classically styled temple is filled with ancient Tibetan treasures, frescos and weavings. The temple is widely renowned across Qinghai and has a comprehensive record of the religious history of Tongren and Qinghai. Wutun in Tibetan translates as "the temple located in the area of prosperity", constructed in 1645 the temple is famous for its invaluable collection, including Sakyamuni's hair and other Buddhist relics. The monks of the temple have also been unceasingly collecting new relics to add to the already substantial collection that exists within the upper and lower temple. The value of these collections is so significant that Wutun Temple is often referred to as an "art college".