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Tongren

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Updated Tuesday, August 18, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1403

    During the Yongle period (1403–1424) of the Ming dynasty (1368–1644), two local governments known as "Sizhou Xuanweisi" (思州宣慰司) and "Sinan Xuanweisi" (思南宣慰司) resisted full subjugation.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

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Historical figures

  • Yongle Emperor

    Ming dynasty emperor who dispatched troops to pacify rebellions in Tongren during the Yongle period (1403–1424).

Local business and employers

  • Tongren Transportation & Tourism Investment Group

    Announced a joint venture with Hyperloop Transportation Technologies in July 2018 to construct a Hyperloop track and an industrial research park in Tongren.

Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Tongren Polytechnic College

    Wikidata places this site in Tongren. Educational institution in China.

  • Fanjingshan (Mount Fanjing)

    UNESCO World Heritage Site and the highest peak of the Wuling Mountains, located in Tongren.

  • Tongren Fenghuang Airport

    Airport serving Tongren, situated 21 km from the city centre.

  • Tongren University

    General undergraduate college originating from Mingde School (founded 1920) and upgraded in 2006.

  • Wanshan District

    Historically known as the "Cinnabar Capital of China" due to mercury and cinnabar mining.

  • Wuling Mountains (highest peak in Tongren)

    Mountain range that includes Mount Fanjing, the highest point in Tongren.

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01 · Overview

Tongren, in brief

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02 · History

How Tongren took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Tongren

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Tongren

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Tongren

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Tongren

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Tongren

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08 · Questions

Questions about Tongren

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tongren

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01 · Q&A

Where is Tongren located and what are its coordinates?

Tongren is situated in China at geographic coordinates 35.5148, 102.0160 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Tongren?

Tongren has a recorded population of approximately 103,700 and observes the Asia/Shanghai time zone (CNY).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Tongren?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Tongren include zh-CN, yue, wuu, dta, ug, za, and the circulating currency is CNY.

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