Region: Shaanxi · China
Tongchuan travel guide
Tongchuan is a city in Shaanxi, China, home to about 698,000 people.
- Best months
- April and May
- Nearest airport
- XIY54 km · Xi'an Xianyang International Airport
- Currency
- CNYrenminbi
- Time zone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Plugs
- A, C, I · 220 V
- Emergency
- 110
- Language
- Chinese, Putonghua, Standard Chinese
About
About Tongchuan
Tongchuan (simplified Chinese: 铜川; traditional Chinese: 銅川; pinyin: Tóngchuān; lit. 'copper river') is a prefecture-level city located in central Shaanxi province, People's Republic of China on the southern fringe of the Loess Plateau that defines the northern half of the province (Shanbei) and the northern reaches of the Guanzhong Plain.
Tongchuan combines cultural depth with natural beauty. As a key stop on the way to Yan'an and the Mausoleum of the Yellow Emperor, Tongchuan holds significant geographical and historical importance. The city's terrain transitions from the low hills and mountains in the north to the Guanzhong Plain in the south. It has a temperate continental climate with pleasant springs and autumns, hot summers, and cold winters.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Tongchuan
See
- Yaowang Mountain
- Yuhua Palace
- Yaoyao Kiln Museum
- Chenlu Ancient Town
- Great Mountain Forest Park
- Yunmeng Mountain
Do
- Pottery Making Experience
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Culture Experience
- Folk Handicraft Learning
- Yaoyao Kiln Ceramic Culture Festival
- Yaowang Health and Wellness Culture Festival
- Chenlu Ancient Town Lantern Festival
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When to go
The best time to visit Tongchuan
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Tongchuan are April and May. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C; July is the wettest, with about 101 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Public holidays in China, 2026
Shops and offices may close on these dates.
Getting there
Getting to Tongchuan: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY), about 54 km from the city centre in a straight line.
Getting in
It is 68 kilometers from Xi'an city center and 72 kilometers from Xi'an Xianyang Airport. Xi'an Xianyang International Airport is the nearest major airport to Tongchuan. It connects to many domestic and international cities. The airport is about 72 kilometers from downtown Tongchuan. Taxis and buses are available for easy transfers to Tongchuan — about 1.5 hours to reach Tongchuan city. The airport is well-connected with major cities in China, including Beijing, Shanghai, and Chengdu, and international routes to destinations in Asia.
Getting around
Tongchuan has an extensive public transportation network, providing convenient access to key areas of the city and surrounding scenic spots. The bus services are affordable, with ticket prices generally ranging from ¥1 to ¥2.
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XIY · Xi'an Xianyang International Airport
Questions
Tongchuan: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Tongchuan?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Tongchuan are April and May. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C; July is the wettest, with about 101 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Tongchuan?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY), about 54 km from the city centre in a straight line.
What currency is used in Tongchuan?
renminbi (CNY).
Nearby
Destinations near Tongchuan
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; public holidays from python-holidays (MIT); places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.