Nantong Nantong is a prefecture-level city in Jiangsu province, People's Republic of China. Located on the northern bank of the Yangtze River near the river mouth, Nantong is a vital river port bordering Yancheng to the north, Taizhou to the west, Suzhou and Shanghai to the south across the river, and the East China Sea to the east. It was called ‘the first city in modern China’. Nantong is famous for one mountain, one water and one person.
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Nantong
Nantong is a prefecture-level city in Jiangsu province, People's Republic of China.
Located on the northern bank of the Yangtze River near the river mouth, Nantong is a
vital river port bordering Yancheng to the north, Taizhou to the west, Suzhou and
Shanghai to the south across the river, and the East China Sea to the east. It was called
‘the first city in modern China’. Nantong is famous for one mountain, one water and
one person.
Wolf mountain
According to a legend story, it was called Wolf mountain because of the white Wolf dwelling in.
Wolf mountain is also the head of National Buddhist eight small Mountains.
Trench river
Trench river is known as the ‘jade necklace’ of Nantong. It is the thousands of years of history, is
the only to save one of the four ancient moat. Trench river at night is very pretty and charming.
Zhang Jian
Zhang Jian is Late Qing dynasty scholar, the famous modern industrialist, educator in China, who
advocates industrial national salvation. He started more than 20 enterprises, more than 370
schools for our modern national industry, the rise of the development of the cause of education,
to make a valuable contribution, called the "top industrialists". Chairman MAO, when it comes to
China's national industry once said, ‘light industry can't forget the Zhang Jian’. Thirty-one years
Guangxu period (1905), he established the first domestic in Tongzhou, Nantong.
The Freshest Seafood in the World
Meretrix lusoria Clam produced in the seashore of South Yellow Sea is honored with ‘the Freshest
Seafood in the World’ and was presented to the Imperial Court as tribute articles in ancient days.
Meretrix lusoria Clam meat can be quick-fried, made of spoon, barbecued, or fried over hot fire
rawly and quickly and so on. Iron Board Meretrix lusoria Clam and Coin Meretrix lusoria Clam are
famous dishes in Nantong.
White Juice Leiocassis Longirostris
Also named as White Fim Fish, the leiocassis longirostris has long kissing fims and is of great variety.
Red in white, with few fish bones and delicate meat, the leiocassis longirostris produced in river
section of Wolf Mountain in Nantong is a rare precious fish in the fishes with long kissing fims in
Changjiang River. This dish has been included in Chinese Famous Dishes Menu and Chinese Cooking
Dictionary.
Rugao Ham
Rugao Ham is one of the best three Chinese style hams. The ham was originally produced in
Rugao City, a city under the jurisdiction of Nantong, starting in 1851 B.C in the Qing Dynasty. The
brand has won multi times of awards and titles nationally and internationally. Rugao Ham has
been listed as one of foods that are thought related to the longevity of local people. But we don’t
know if this conclusion is based on scientific evidences
Sightseeing and Culture
On both banks of the river are Nantong Museum, Taofen Memorial Park, Shenshou Art Museum,
Zhaodan Pavilion, and Geyi Art Centre. The modem buildings and the traditional architectures
contrast finely with each other, showing the city's cultural traditions and artistic flavor. To the south
of the city proper lies the well-known Langshan Scenic Spot, which includes Langshan Hill, Jun Hill,
Jian Hill, Ma'an Hill and Huangni Hill, ranging 4.5 km along the Yangtze River. On the top of Langshan
Hill, the highest in the five hills, you can see that the Yangtze River joins the sky and can have a
bird's eye view of the vast green land with crisscross footpaths.
Taofen Memorial Park
Nantong Museum
The beautiful scenes have attracted many literates, poets, writers and scholars to come here. You
can find couplets and ancient poems written by famous literati on pillars and stones in the scenic
spot area. Many foreign friends are deeply impressed by the scenery and gasp with admiration at
the beauty. Besides, there are many other tourist spots, namely, they are Hai'an Qingdun New
Stone Age Site, Dinghui Temple, Shuihuiyuan Grove, Horticulture Garden, and Yuantuojiao Cape.
Nantong kite
Nantong is one of China's four big kite origin, Nantong kite preserved the ancient "string rings"
characteristics of the ever-wakeful blue sky says kite with unique sound effects to be famous
Nantong is located in the coastal areas, and wind resources are rich.