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The total highway mileage of Tongliao City reaches 6,939 kilometers, including 1,918 kilometers of asphalt pavement. There are 278 bridges with a total linear length of 6,774 meters. The highway density stands at 11.6 kilometers per 100 square kilometers, and Tongliao has realized highway access to all townships. Four national highways, namely G111, G303, G304 and G204, run through the city with a combined length of 901 kilometers.

At present, an interconnected crisscross transportation network centered on Horqin District has taken shape. It connects all banners, counties and cities within Tongliao, extends to all towns and sums, and links externally to core cities including Shenyang, Changchun and Jinzhou, as well as coastal ports such as Tianjin, Dalian, Yingkou and Qinhuangdao.

Tongliao boasts an extensive railway network. Six railways — Jitong, Jingtong, Tongrang, Dazheng, Pingqi and Tonghuo — traverse the whole territory, covering more than 1,000 kilometers within the city limits. Tongliao Railway Station ranks among China’s 40 key national railway hubs. Upon completion of the ongoing secondary-class six-yard marshalling project, the station will become one of the country’s 14 major freight marshalling stations.

Tongliao Airport can receive medium-sized passenger aircraft. Same-day round-trip flights operate on the Ulanhot–Tongliao–Beijing–Hohhot route.

Guai Mountain Tourist Area lies 14 kilometers northwest of Huolin Gol City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, and 320 kilometers away from Horqin District, the seat of Tongliao Municipal Government. It covers an area of 11.4 square kilometers. The scenic area is divided into three zones: the service operation zone, reservoir zone and nature reserve.

Formed by crustal compression movements, Guai Mountain stretches about 2,000 meters long with an altitude of 1,199.3 meters. The world-famous Guai Mountain stands beside Habuqile Reservoir, guarding the vast grassland. Its original Mongolian name is Hundihan Ula, which means "the highest peak in the valley". It gets its current name for its peculiar landforms, erratic weather, rare local vegetation and long-standing folk legends.

Viewed head-on from the south, jagged stone forests soar into the sky, which is said to have blocked fierce invaders in ancient times. Seen from the northwest, the mountain resembles a lotus Buddha throne, a sacred blessed land. Gazing from the southeast, it looks like a goddess lying peacefully on her back.

At the foot of the mountain sits Habuqile Reservoir, fed by seven sacred springs that produce fresh and sweet spring water. The Guai Mountain Nature Ecological Reserve features distinct seasonal pastoral scenery unique to northern frontier grasslands: blooming flowers in spring, lush shady trees in summer, fiery red maple leaves in autumn and boundless snow in winter.

The total investment of the tourist project amounts to 23 million yuan, with 8.75 million yuan invested in the first phase, mainly for the construction of Habuqile Reservoir, Mongolian yurts and other supporting facilities.

The second and third phases of the project plan to expand the reservoir, build a full set of supporting accommodation, catering and other service facilities, as well as bases for orchards, vegetables and flowers. Making full use of local natural resources, the scenic area will develop courtyard homestays and clusters of Mongolian yurts featuring ethnic customs and culture for summer retreats.

A wide range of activities will be available, including horse racing, hunting, angling, swimming, boating and summer camps for primary school students. Currently, the resort can receive up to 90,000 visitors per year.