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'Nantong (南通; Nántōng) is a city in Jiangsu Province

[edit] Understand

Nantong is a major port on the Yangtze River near Shanghai that was historically known for its distinctive textiles. The city has a population of around 2,500,000.

[edit] Get in

The nearest major airport is Shanghai (SHA-Hongqiao)

Direct flights once a day into Nantong Airport from Beijing.

[edit] Get around

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.

[edit][add listing] See

• Langshan ("Wolf hill") - located at the peak of this river-side hill is 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.
• The Cao Gong Zhu Memorial Temple commemorates a local hero who defended the city against Japanese pirates in 1557.
• Nantong Textile Museum [1] - opened in 1985 as a tribute to the city's long association with the weaving industries, the museum was the first of it's kind in China and boast six exhibition halls as well as courtyards and gardens.
• Nantong Museum [2] - founded in 1905 and located in a traditional Chinese style building, the museum dispays all the usual antiquities from stuffed animals and fossils to pieces of calligraphy and pottery.
• Nantong Medical College - was founded in the first decade of 20th century.Visit the college at evening,you may see hustle and bustle.
• Boat Trip Along the Hao He river is a treat in the evening. You can hire an e-boat for a few hundred Yuan and worthwhile doing it yourself in the evening when the lights come on and the fountains go splashing around 7pm.

[edit][add listing] Buy

• Nan da jie its a shopping street ,you may find interesting things here.

Lan Yin Hua Bu (fabric printed with a distinctive blue flower design) - during the Ming Dynasties this particular design of cloth was popular among Southern China's elite. Now it is only produced at the Nantong Textile Museum.

[edit][add listing] Eat

A very busy place for a quick meal served in a jiffy can be found along Jiao Yu Lu on the North entrances to Nantong Textile and Vocational College and Nantong Vocational College end. Several hole in the wall restaurants ply their trade here with some great food on offer at a very economical price.

Try out some 'Maala Taang' which is a local version of 'hot pot' except that its cooked for you after you picked up all the veggies and meats to go in the pot from the shelf. Can cost you anywhere between 5-10 Yuan for a yummy meal. Along Jiao Yu Road.

Or, try out a Pancake roll with pickle, egg and coriander leaves for 2 Yuan. Couple of shops are well known for this treat near the roadside bbq where they will grill any snack for you for 0.5 Yuan a piece.

Doula Shop for a meal in a fancy setting around the City Vogue Hotel.

Waterside Restaurant near the Hao He river area in the Central part of Nantong offers a great spread of steaks and Chinese delicacies in elegant and ambient surroundings overlooking the river. Surprisingly not so pricey for a nice restaurant with lovely decor. Worthwhile taking a look. Ye Shanghai does churn out a good fare, often full so book ahead for some Shanghainese cuisine.

Captain's Bar and Grill offers a full Western menu that is fairly reasonably priced. Offerings include Mexican, German, Italian and steaks. Also breakfast anytime. Weekends feature a Brunch served from 10:30 to 4:30.

[edit][add listing] Drink

• Angels Bar, located on the corner of Nanda Jie and Haonan Lu, a few doors east from the Youfei Hotel located inside MingDu Plaza. Behind the bar stocks a full assortment of German Beer and Liquor. Also offers free WiFi internet connection, pool table, beer pong, foosball, satellite tv, as well as Guitar Hero II and III matches. The Place rocks on Saturday nights with German music including a mix of todays hits.
• Captains Bar and Grill, QingNian Lu, near the SanTeh Hotel. Captains bar serves western food, with a slant on Mexican and German. It has great lunch specials, happy hour every night, and free WiFi internet access.
• City Hunter. Dingy, but friendly
• Camino, south of the Victoria Hotel on Chengshan Lu. Clean and cheap bar with friendly staff and wide collection of music, most of which has been donated by visiting expats.
• Chef Richard Bar and Grill Café, Haonan Lu, a few doors west from the Youfei Hotel. Serves Western food, and offers free WiFi network connection.
• Nantong Shipyard has a row of about twenty bars! Most are aimed at seamen stopping in the port, which makes them a little sleazy, though they have character and can be good fun.
• Scotland Bar - just a few doors down from Camino this place has a warm and friendly atmosphere and fantastic staff and regulars. Look for me there, i'll be the Aussie dancing on the bar :-)
• Love Tiger Bar - Newly open attractive bar, beauty and friendly staff. just a few doors down from Camino and Scotland bar. Good movie music, you can relax here :-)
• Tiger Tiger Bar - Newly opened as a theme bar supporting the Nantong Tigers Rugby Club, is a watering hole for the sporting types and expats alike. Has a decent sized pool table and regular happy hour specials. A bit off the way from the main bar street near Caminos but wont take you more than 7 minutes to find it while you walk with a stubby in hand.

[edit][add listing] Sleep

[edit] Budget

• Jia Long Hotel, 611 Gongnong Road. Tel:+86 513 8529-8999

[edit] Mid range

• Nantong International Hotel, 102 Renmin West Road. Tel:+86 513 8351-9898

[edit] Splurge

• Youfei Hotel, 18 Haonan Road. Tel:+86 513 8505-0888

www.youfeihotel.com From 630RMB single room per night inc. breakfast

[edit] Get out

• Nanjing, Shanghai and Suzhou are all very near.

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