East China · Anhui
Tongling, located in south-central Anhui Province on the southern bank of the Yangtze River, is known as the 'Ancient Copper Capital of China.' Its economy is driven by the copper industry, while it also boasts natural attractions like Tianjing Lake and Phoenix Mountain. With a mild, humid climate and low cost of living, it is a livable city ideal for international students to experience Chinese small-city culture.
Tongling has a long history, deriving its name and prosperity from copper, with a mining history dating back 3,000 years. As a key copper industrial base of New China, Tongling boasts a complete copper industry chain and is an important non-ferrous metal industrial city. In recent years, Tongling has actively promoted industrial transformation and upgrading, developing emerging industries such as electronic information and new materials, while emphasizing ecological protection, earning the title of 'National Forest City.' In education, Tongling has institutions like Tongling University, which collaborates with domestic and international universities. Culturally, Tongling blends Hui culture and Yangtze River culture, featuring landmarks such as Tongling Museum and Datong Ancient Town. The city offers a relaxed pace of life, high green coverage, and a cost of living much lower than that of first- and second-tier cities, making it ideal for international students to study quietly and deeply experience Chinese culture.
