Tongliang district, on the upper reaches of Yangtze River in western Chongqing, is the hometown of Qiu Shaoyun, the top-ranking hero of the Chinese people's voluntary army, as well as the birthplace of the Tongliang dragon lantern. Famous for its natural landscapes, it enjoys abundant scenic sites such as Anju ancient town, Bayue Mountain and Xuanshan Lake resort. Tongliang district has been a winner of prizes including the China Habitat Environment Prize, National Garden District, National Greening Model City and the National Happiest City.