[4][2] The town has an area of 881 square kilometres (340 sq mi), and a population of 68,000, according to a 2020 publication by the Balin Left Banner government.

[5] In order to promote economic growth, the banner government has launched a plan to expand agricultural facilities, construct a dam, and build a photovoltaic power plant within Lindong.

[4] The town has a large tourism sector, as it is home to the ruins of Shangjing [zh], an ancient city which served as the capital of the Liao dynasty.

[5] National Highway 305 currently ends in the town, however, as of March 2020, the Banner government is working on a plan to extend it to the township of Xiahuofang [zh].

[9] Multiple commercial bus providers service a route from Lindong to Beijing, which is approximately 780 kilometers in length.