In 2000, Tong Liya participated in the dance performance of the Spring Festival Gala of the Ministry of Culture. In 2002, Tong Liya won the runner-up in the first Miss Xinjiang Competition and the gold medal in the national film and television newcomer selection competition. In 2004, Tong Liya participated in the dance performance of CCTV Spring Festival Gala. In 2006, Tong Liya, a student, officially entered the entertainment circle because of his role in the emotional drama Endless Love directed by Dong Chengyi. In 2008, he was widely praised for playing Zhao in the costume drama women soldiers.

20 1 1, Tong Liya plays "Su Nianyan" in the hit drama "Palace Lock Heart Jade"; In the same year, Tong Liya volunteered to be the Xibe ambassador. In 20 12, Tong Liya played the heroine "Shen Bing" in the love drama "Love in Beijing", and the roles of "Miss Su Yan" and "Shen Bing" in the play made people shine.

In 20 13, Tong Liya won the most powerful actress award in Asian Idol Festival for her outstanding performance in many film and television dramas. In the same year, he starred in the TV series "I can't forget", played the role of "Tong Wu" and served as the image ambassador of the fourth China University Student TV Festival; Starring in the movie version of Beijing Love Story. 20 14 1 16, Chen Sicheng and Tong Liya got married in Tahiti; "Beijing Love Story" was released on Valentine's Day and won 400 million box office; In the same year, he starred in Tsui Hark's "Outward Taking Tiger Mountain" and played "Bai Ru"; Starring Lin Lingdong's work "Running Away"; In 20 14, Tong Liya ranked 43rd in China's Forbes celebrity list.