When to Go

Tongren is located in the inland of Guizhou Province and has a typical subtropical humid monsoon climate. It is therefore hot in summer and warm in winter, and is rich in rainfall. The annual average temperature is about 13C (55.4F) - 17C (62.6F). Because of its low altitude, Tongren usually has the highest temperature of anywhere in Guizhou during the summer, which is usually about 42.5C (108.5F). Although the summer is hot, the forests of Fanjing Mountain are cooler, meaning tourists can enjoy their stay through all seasons in Tongren.

Festival

The Dong Minority has the largest population among the 24 minority groups in Tongren Region. They live on rice, corn, wheat, sweet potato and jowar and like beef, pork, shrimp and pickled meat or vegetables. They drink sweet wine and Oil Camellia which are considered appropriate for guests. Dong cloth, flax and silk are the preferred materials for clothing among this people. Their special festivals are as follows:

She Day is celebrated by the Dong Minority on the fiftieth day after the beginning of spring. On this day, members of the Dong eat the She Meal which is made of sticky rice, shallots and preserved ham.

The Double 3rd Festival (also called Gan'ao or Shechang) is celebrated on March 3rd of the lunar calendar. People dress up in festive clothing and sing traditional songs.

The Double 6th Festival (also called the Changxin Festival) is the day on which fresh rice, melon and fruit, fish and meat are offered up in homage to the forefathers of the Dong people.

The Tujia Minority holds the second largest population among the groups in Tongren and is one of the oldest groups in the region. They live on rice, corn and food made from sticky rice such as glutinous rice cakes, sweet rice wine and stir-fried rice. Their special festivals are the same as the Dong Minority.

Fast Facts

Area: 18,023 square kilometers (6,959 square miles)

Population: about 3,800,000

Nationalities: Han, Tujia, Miao, Dong, etc.

Area Code: 0856

Zip Code: 554300

 Useful Numbers:

Tourist Complaint (Tongren Tourism Bureau): 0857- 8236760 

Consumer Complaint: 12315  0856 - 5283354

Weather Forecast: 121

 Bank:

The Bank of China provides the easiest foreign exchange service for tourists. Tongren has the following Bank of China branches:

 Shizhong Small Local Branch

Address: Minzhu Road, Tongren City, Tongren Region, Guizhou Province

Qiaotou Small Local Branch

Address: Gongqing Road, Tongren City, Tongren Region, Guizhou Province

 Post Office: 

Tongren Region Post Office

Address: Xiangyan Road, Tongren City, Tongren Region, Guizhou Province

 Hospital:

Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Tongren City

Address: No.13, Minzhu Road, Tongren Region

Tel: 0856-5223252

People's Hospital of Tongren City

Address: No.125 Jiefang Road, Chengguan Town, Tongren City

People's Hospital of Wanshan Special District

Address: Jiefang Street, Wanshan Special District, Tongren City