Nantong

Nantong is a prefecture-level city in eastern Jiangsu province, China. It lies on the northern bank of the Yangtze River and faces the East China Sea, forming part of the Yangtze River Delta economic region. The city administers several urban districts and surrounding counties and towns, and maintains close economic and cultural ties with Shanghai and other coastal cities.

The area has a long history, with settlement and river trade dating back to ancient times. In the 19th and 20th centuries Nantong developed as a port and industrial center, contributing to the region’s modernization. Today it remains an important manufacturing and logistics hub in Jiangsu.

Nantong’s economy is diversified, with manufacturing sectors including textiles, machinery, electronics, and chemical industries. The city also hosts port facilities on the Yangtze and several industrial parks that support exports and domestic market activity. The service sector, logistics, and finance are growing alongside manufacturing, and the city is tied into the broader Yangtze River Delta economy.

Culturally, Nantong features several tourist and historical sites, such as the Langshan Scenic Area and the Nantong Museum, which preserve regional history and natural beauty. Local cuisine emphasizes seafood and Jiangsu culinary traditions, and the area is known for traditional crafts and markets.

Nantong is served by Nantong Xingdong International Airport and by river and road transport. It has rail connections to Shanghai and other Jiangsu cities, and is linked by expressways to the regional network, supporting rapid access to the Yangtze River Delta.