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Major city · China

Tongling

Spend 1–2 days in Tongling to see copper heritage sites and lakes; a single night is enough for the main attractions.

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Tongling, the historic copper capital of Anhui, offers a compact set of museums, parks and lakes that fit into a half‑day or full‑day visit. Its rail links make it easy to reach from Hefei or Nanjing, and a night in a city‑center hotel lets you explore the Copper Culture Park and Tianjing Lake without rush.

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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
CNY
Best months
Apr–May, Sep–Oct
avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid)
Airports
HFE · CHZ
Nights
1
Rules in force · 7
  • East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
  • East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
  • China ↗Most nationalities need a visa, a unilateral visa-free entry (the list and end dates change) or the transit exemption below. Confirm your route on the official sites before you buy a ticket.
  • China ↗Transit stay without a visa: up to 240 hours (10 days) for citizens of about 55 listed countries who pass through China to a third country or region, with a confirmed onward ticket and a stay inside the permitted area (Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei count as one area). It replaced the 144-hour rule in December 2024, which some older pages still quote. Use the transit lane at immigration, show the onward ticket, and check the current nationality list. Hong Kong and Macau count as separate regions; check whether your ticket qualifies.
  • China ↗Foreign visitors must register their address with the police within 24 hours; hotels do it at check-in with your passport. Carry the original passport at all times: hotels, trains, museums, Tiananmen Square and police checks ask for it.
  • China ↗Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay with a foreign card before you fly. QR payment is the default in shops, taxis and many stalls, and some places refuse cash or a foreign card. Carry cash as a backup.
  • China ↗Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and many news sites are blocked. Use an eSIM with roaming (it routes through your home network) or install and test a VPN before you fly; VPN sites and app stores are hard to reach inside China, and only government-approved VPNs are officially permitted.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Tongling, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee¥15–25 (≈ US$3–4)
  • Street or quick mealLocal snack (daylily fry)¥20–35 (≈ US$3–5)
  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))¥30–45 (≈ US$5–7)
  • Metro or bus rideCity bus ride¥2–3 (≈ under US$1)
  • Budget bedMid‑range city hotel, a night, per roomCN¥350 (≈ US$50)
  • Mid-range bedMid‑range city hotel, a night, per roomCN¥500 (≈ US$70)
  • High-end bedMid‑range city hotel, a night, per roomCN¥800 (≈ US$120)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥80 (≈ US$12) · Mid CN¥150 (≈ US$25) · High CN¥250 (≈ US$35)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Copper Culture ParkTongling MuseumTianjing LakePhoenix Mountain
Airports
HFE Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (≈140 km (87 mi) by road or high‑speed rail) · CHZ Chizhou Jiuhuashan Airport (≈70 km (43 mi) by road)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    not flagged

    3°C (38°F)

  2. Feb

    not flagged

    9°C (48°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    16°C (60°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    22°C (71°F)

  5. May

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  6. Jun

    not flagged

    30°C (85°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    28°C (83°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    17°C (62°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    11°C (51°F)

Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)), coolest Jan (−5°C (22°F) low), wettest Jun (10 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Tongling: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

3°C (38°F)

−5°C (22°F)

5 rd

Feb

9°C (48°F)

0°C (31°F)

6 rd

Mar

16°C (60°F)

5°C (41°F)

7 rd

Apr

22°C (71°F)

11°C (52°F)

8 rd

May

27°C (81°F)

16°C (61°F)

9 rd

Jun

30°C (85°F)

20°C (68°F)

10 rd

Jul

33°C (91°F)

23°C (73°F)

9 rd

Aug

32°C (90°F)

23°C (73°F)

8 rd

Sep

28°C (83°F)

18°C (64°F)

7 rd

Oct

23°C (73°F)

13°C (55°F)

6 rd

Nov

17°C (62°F)

8°C (46°F)

5 rd

Dec

11°C (51°F)

1°C (34°F)

5 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

City buses cover most districts; taxis and Didi are plentiful. Shared bikes and e‑scooters work for short hops between parks.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Jiuhua Mountain

go

Door to door: ≈2 h round trip

Rent a car or take a bus from Tongling; ≈1 h drive

Scenic hiking, good for a half‑day.

Tianzhu Mountain

caution

Door to door: ≈3 h total

Bus or car, about 1 h each way

Steep trails; suitable for fit travelers.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Tongling Grand Hotel

City centre, near railway station

Tongling Wanda Realm Hotel

Modern facilities, close to shopping

Tongling Yuehua Grand Hotel

Spacious rooms, convenient transport

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
¥80–120 CNY (≈ US$12–17) excl. bed (check)
Mid
¥150–250 CNY (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed (check)

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Mid‑range city hotel1 × 1 night × CN¥500CN¥500
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥150CN¥300
High‑speed train HFE → Tongling North (round‑trip)2 × CN¥350 · checkCN¥700
City bus day pass2 × CN¥15 · checkCN¥30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeCN¥153
Trip total≈ CN¥842 per person per day, bed includedCN¥1,683≈ US$250

2026 estimate in CNY; flights and long‑distance rail not included.

Prices of common things

Coffee¥15–25 (≈ US$3–4)
Local snack (daylily fry)¥20–35 (≈ US$3–5)
Meal at a city restaurant¥40–80 (≈ US$6–12)
Taxi (5 km)¥30–45 (≈ US$5–7)
City bus ride¥2–3 (≈ under US$1)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Tongling is generally safe; petty theft is rare. Keep an eye on belongings in crowded markets and use licensed taxis.
  • Summers can exceed 30 °C (86 °F); stay hydrated.
  • Check train schedules for Tongling North station (high‑speed) and Tongling station (conventional).
  • Copper Culture Festival dates vary; confirm if visiting in autumn.

Emergency numbers

Police
110
Fire
119
Ambulance
120

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Emergency

  • Police110
  • Fire119
  • Ambulance120

Embassy

US consulate in Shanghai; Chinese visa required – see /china/visa-requirements.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Hefei Xinqiao → Tongling North (high‑speed): about ¥350 (≈ US$50), 1 h 30 min (check)
  • City bus day pass: ¥2–3 (≈ under US$1) per ride (check)

Say or show

  • 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
  • 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxiè)
  • 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duōshao qián?)
  • 可以刷卡吗？ — Can I pay by card? (kěyǐ shuākǎ ma?)
  • 厕所在哪里？ — Where is the toilet? (cèsuǒ zài nǎlǐ?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Tongling. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Apr–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 2 bands
  5. 2 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Rail‑to‑hotel contract: high‑speed train to Tongling North, then taxi to hotel.
  2. Bike‑share loop covering Copper Culture Park, Tianjing Lake and Phoenix Mountain.

Meanwhile

Back to China

Sources

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