City in China
Photo: Qingqing Chen, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
Nantong (南通 Nántōng) is a city in Jiangsu Province, on the northern bank of the Yangtze River, near its mouth, a vital river port and a major industrial and commercial center in the Yangtze Delta region. It is also known for its kite-making and textile industries.
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狼山风景区
which means Wolf Hill, is at the peak of a riverside hill and has a Buddhist temple dedicated to a Song Dynasty monk, who it is claimed had powers over water demons. The temple is a popular place for sailors, who offer prayers for safe passage.
南通纺织博物馆
Opened in 1985 as a tribute to the city's long association with the weaving industries, the museum was the first of its kind in China and boast six exhibition halls as well as courtyards and gardens.
南通市博物馆
Near the center of the city, beside the Haohe river. It was established by a well-known educator, Zhang Jian in 1905. It is made of five parts, the center, the south, the north, the east, the west. It is one of the oldest museums in China, and covers the history of Nantong from ancient to modern times. Exhibits include the skeletal remains of whales, calligraphy and pottery, and English signage is ubiquitous.
中国审计博物馆
A museum that looks at accounting and auditing. It has displays of many different abacuses, including one that can calculate with 40 digits.
南通华侨博物馆
The only Overseas Chinese museum in the Yangtze River Delta region.
南通森林野生动物园
南通森迪冰雪乐园
濠河风景名胜区
A monthly get-together of the local expat community. Live music.
By train
There are two major railway stations in Nantong:
By car
Several national expressways run through this city. Cars can get in from the North via G15, from the West (such as Nanjing) via G40. Sutong Bridge connects Nantong and Suzhou.
By bus
, Nantong Keyun Dongzhan(南通客运东站), toll-free 0513-85582816
Taxis are cheap to get around Nantong. Buses ply the main streets however can take a bit long to wade through the local traffic if you are in a hurry to get somewhere quick.
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