Brief Intro: Tongzhou is the doorway connecting Beijing with North and Northeast China. It is also an important agricultural base of Beijing.
Location: Southeast of Beijing at the north end of the Grand Canal of China, neighboring Chaoyang, Daxing and Shunyi District.
Geography: alluvial plain
Area: 912 sq kms (352 sq miles)
Population: 629,000
Administrative Division: 4 Municipal Street (Zhongcang, Xinhua, Beiyuan, Yuqiao), 10 Towns (Yongshun, Liyuan, Songzhuang, Zhangjiawan, Huoxian, Majuqiao, Xiji, Taihu, Yongledian, Lucheng), 1 Hui Ethnic Minority Group Town (Yujiawu)
Postal Code: 101149
Dialing Code: 010
Local Highlights: the Grand Canal of China
Local Products: Three treasures including Fried Catfish of the Xiaolou Restaurant, Sweetened Baked Wheaten Cake of Dashunzhai Restaurant, Tongzhou Fermented Beancurd

Attractions

Holiday Resorts: Xihaizi Park, Daying Tourism Resort, Xinghu Green Ecological Sightseeing Garden, Canal Ecological Park, Tongshun Jockey Club, Huatang International Golf Club
Historical Site: Great Wall of North Qi Dynasty (550-577), Imperial Tongzhou Stone Tablet, Yongtong Bridge, Tongyun Bridge, Tongzhou Mosque, Randeng Pagoda, Yingpan Ancient Barrack

Tips:
In Chinese, Tong means being able to extend everywhere. Tongzhou has always been such a place even since the ancient time when the Grand Canal was thriving. Now, the district has many highways to Beijing, Tianjin and other cities. The newly established Batong light rail (Bawangfen in Beijing to Tongzhou) makes travel more convenient. Tongzhou's modern amusement and tourism facilities are well appreciated by visitors. Travel agencies, star hotels, tourist shopping stores and restaurants can be easily found within the urban area.
Useful Numbers
Tourist Information & Complaints: 010-69515193
Consumer Complaints: 010-69543560
Price Information Hotline: 12358
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