What to Do in Nantong in 10 Days? Travel Guide and Tips

Day 1 | Morning

Nantong Senlin Yesheng Zoo

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 180 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-8 Hours

Location: No.299 Tongliu Road, Gangzha District, Nantong CityNo.299 Tongliu Road, Gangzha District, Nantong City

Nantong Forest Safari Park is a large-scale comprehensive tourism project integrating tourist attractions, circus performances, special catering, leisure entertainment and popular science education.

Day 1 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Nantong Senlin Yesheng Zoo, don’t forget pay a visit to Lang Mountains Scenic Area.

Lang Mountains Scenic Area

Opening Hours: Open from 1/1-12/31,7:30am-4:30pm;Open from 1/1-12/31,8:30am-4:30pm

Ticket Price: 50 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-2 Hours

Location: 18 Lingang Road, Lanshan Town, Nantong City

Sitting on the Yangtze River, the Lang Mountains Scenic Area is one of Nantong's most famous attractions. The mountains are full of lush trees and numerous historical sites. The main attractions include Guangjiao Temple, Luo Bingwang's Tomb, Sanxian Temple, etc. Go to the peak of the mountain for an excellent view of the Yangtze River. The Lang Mountains is the famous Buddhist mountain in China. Buddhist structures are spread all over the mountain range. Many people frequent this area to worship.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: A very spiritual place , with amazing views of Yangtze River.

Trip.com User: lt was really nice and worth it Good exercising too

Day 1 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Intercontinental Nantong is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Intercontinental Nantong

Welcome to Intercontinental Nantong where you will see the rich heritage of one of China’s most storytelling cities, set along “Pearl of Yangtze River Estuary”. Intercontinental Nantong is located on the bank of the Yangtze River, adjacent to Jiangsu Nantong Wolf Mountain National Forest Park. The green area of the hotel is about 150,000 square meters. The hotel is 2.6 kilometers away from the business district, 14 kilometers away from Nantong railway station, 23 kilometers away from Nantong Xingdong International Airport, 200 meters away from Seyuan Road tunnel to Hutong Avenue, the traffic is very convenient.
The hotel features well-designed guestrooms and suites, with panoramic views of the Yangtze River and the garden. There are two indoor and outdoor children's amusement parks and complete amusement facilities on the lake, which can fully meet your needs whether it is business travel or parent-child leisure vacation, and greatly enhance the comfortable stay experience. Four restaurants provide variety dining options with foreign LIVE Band performance. Hotel also offers more than 4,800m² of event and conference space. 11 flexible function space, including two pillar-free ballrooms – Yuan Fu, occupying 1,600 square meters with 9 meters ceiling; Yuan Xi, occupying 900 square meters with 8 meters ceiling, and Yuan Hui, an outdoor ballroom occupying 1,500 square meters are able to meet your different meeting expectations.

Day 2 | Morning

Sik Park

Opening Hours: 7:30-16:30 in winter, 7:30-17:00 in spring, summer and autumn.

Ticket Price: 15 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: No. 150, Nanjiao Road, Langshan Street, Chongchuan District, Nantong City

Se Garden is a cemetery of Mr. Zhang Jian, who is number one Chinese scholar in the late Qing Dynasty and famous business man, and is also an important part of the Wolf Mountain Scenic Area. Se Garden is now a large-scale botanic garden which owns rate trees, such as taxodium ascenden, dragon juniper and other rare species.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: You can also have BBQ in summer and recommend it for walking

Day 2 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Sik Park, Nantong Intercontinental Green Expo next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Nantong Intercontinental Green Expo

Opening Hours: 8:30-17:00

Ticket Price: 80 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: 300 meters north of Renmin East Road and Tonghai Road, Pioneer Town, Tongzhou District, Nantong City

Nantong Intercontinental Green Expo is located in Tongzhou District, Nantong. It mainly collects and exhibits rare plants. The Expo is composed of Taishan Stone Wall Picture, Globe Music Fountain and Ziwei Garden and other maijor attractions. The Green Expo is divided into several exhibition halls, including various tropical and subtropical plants, gardens and various outdoor landscapes. There are also children's play grounds.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Roy-42: it’s a very beautiful place in nantong! it feels like a little amsterdam. you can see lots of different types of cactus and fruits. people should come and explore that beautiful place...

Jazza: This place is absolutely massive. So much nature and knowledge to learn. A great place to appreciate plants and nature

Day 2 | Evening

Don’t forget to book H Hotel (Nantong East Bus Station) in advance, because all the tourists head to Nantong Intercontinental Green Expo love staying at it.

H Hotel (Nantong East Bus Station)

The H Hotel (Nantong East Bus Station) was recently opened in 2021, making it a fantastic choice for those staying in Nantong.

Boasting a convenient location, the hotel is just 14km from Xingdong International Airport and 14km from Nantong Railway Station. Seeing Nantong's sights from this hotel is easy with 向日葵星空解壓藝術館（星銀海店）, 戀戀魚萌寵體驗館 and China Nantong Zilang Lantern Show 2020 all close by.

When guests have some time on their hands they can make use of the onsite facilities. This Nantong hotel features parking on site.

According to our guests, the location of this hotel is one of the best around. This hotel is the usual choice for a large number of business travelers.

Day 3 | Morning

Junshan Mountain

Opening Hours: The scenic spot is currently under maintenance and is expected to be repaired for one year.

Ticket Price: 20 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: No. 18, Rising Sun Villa, No. 58 Changjiang South Road, Langshan Town, Chongchuan District, Nantong City

Junshan Mountain for all intents and purposes is situated in the south of Nantong City and southeast of Lang Mountain in a subtle way. It is the most astounding rise among the five mountains in Lang Mountain, which mostly is quite significant. The trees on the slopes are lavish and can really be seen on the statures sitting above the Yangtze River and the Wolf Mountain. On the highest point of the slope specifically lies the notable Putuo Yard, a generally well known Buddhism resort in Nantong, where you can actually petition God for the Buddha and for all intents and purposes see the kind of world-popular Jade Buddha statue.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Junshan Mountain, Haohe Scenic Area next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Haohe Scenic Area

Opening Hours: 9:30, 14:30, 18:45 (Saturday-Sunday, statutory holidays), no sails on Mondays and New Year's Eve

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-4 Hours

Location: No. 508, Haobei Road, Chongchuan District, Nantong City

The Haohe Scenic Area is located in the Chongchuan District of Nantong. It is a preserved ancient moat surrounding the ancient town. Visitors to Weihe River can take a river cruise and enjoy the bright lights and gorgeous nighttime scenery on either side of the river. Visitors may also choose to visit some of the picturesque locations along the river, including Tianning Temple, Arctic Temple, Nantong Museum and more.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: the trails that run besides the canals are a beautiful and relaxing treat especialy at night when the lights are turned on !

Jazza: I recommend getting on the boat ride as you can thoroughly get multiple amazing views of the city

Day 3 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Wenfeng Hotel (Nantong New Sanshui Building) is the best places.

Wenfeng Hotel (Nantong New Sanshui Building)

The Wenfeng Hotel (Nantong New Sanshui Building) is an ideal spot for travelers wanting to discover the city. The Wenfeng Hotel (Nantong New Sanshui Building) is an ideal choice for travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of Nantong.

With Nantong Railway Station just 10km away and Xingdong International Airport only 18km away, transportation is very convenient. Keeping busy is easy, with Taipingxingguo Temple Basilica, 啟秀園 and Nantong Museum all nearby.

At the end of a busy day, travelers can unwind and relax in the hotel or go out and enjoy the city. For those driving themselves, parking is provided on site.

Germaphobes can rest easy - the level of cleanliness is highly rated at this hotel. This hotel is particularly popular with those traveling on business.

Day 4 | Morning

Nantong Adventure Kingdom

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,9:30am-5:30pm;Open on Sat-Sun,9:30am-9:30pm

Ticket Price: 100 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Days

Location: No. 1 North Street, Gangzha District, Nantong City

Located in the Gangzha District of Nantong City, Nantong Adventure Kingdom is a modern comprehensive theme park. Activities in the scenic area include prehistoric expeditions, 3D and 4D giant screens, tortoise adventures, children's dream world and other projects, suitable for tourists of different ages. In addition, there is one of the first domestic constant-temperature water worlds in the park, which can be used for large-scale children's water games such as giant water villages and river rafting. It is very suitable for summer family fun.

Day 4 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Nantong Adventure Kingdom, Nantong Water Park next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Nantong Water Park

Opening Hours: Open from 8/5-8/31,12:00am-8:00pm

Ticket Price: 200 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Days

Location: No. 1 Wanxiang New Street, Chongchuan District, Nantong City

Located in Nantong Gangzha District, Nantong Adventure Land is an indoor heated water amusement park. The water park includes a variety of water entertainment and landscape projects such as whole family activities, flying double dragons, space flying carpets, rainbow slides, etc. Because of the constant temperature, you can visit here no matter what season it is.

Day 4 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Nantong Water Park, Holiday Inn Nantong Oasis International nearby is the best place to stay.

Holiday Inn Nantong Oasis International

The Holiday Inn Nantong Oasis International (Nantong Lvzhou Guoji Jiari Jiudian) is a deluxe hotel located about 2 km from Nantong Railway Station and 22 km from the Nantong Xingdong international airport.

Rooms at this Nantong hotel range from superior rooms to presidential suites, all of which are designed in a sleek, contemporary style and boast satellite TVs, work desks and high-speed internet access.

On-site dining options include Brazilian, Western and Chinese restaurants. The Executive Lounge offers afternoon tea and evening cocktails.

Meeting rooms and the banquet hall are available for conferences and events. The business center offers printing, fax, copy, email and IT services.

Guests also have a fitness center, swimming pool and spa at their disposal.

Day 5

City Green Valley Scenic Area

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 20 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Days

Location: No. 10, Lujing Road, Lujing Port, Gangzha District, Nantong City

City Green Valley is a large private garden and villa area located in northern Jiangsu. It is also the only unique garden in Nantong that is relatively intact. The garden is rich in vegetation, the water flow is beautiful, the natural ecological environment is beautiful and pleasant, and there are many rare woods in the park. After a hundred years of historical vicissitudes, the scenic spot is a valuable historical and cultural heritage of the people of Nantong. City Green Valley also has a series of rides, including simulation shooting halls, golf, virtual sports and so on.

Day 5 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Orange Hotel of Nantong Haohe Scenic Area is the best places.

Orange Hotel of Nantong Haohe Scenic Area

Opened in 2021, the Orange Hotel of Nantong Haohe Scenic Area offers travelers a pleasant stay in Nantong, whether for business or leisure purposes.

The hotel is only 7km from Nantong Railway Station and 19km from Xingdong International Airport, giving guests a number of convenient transportation options. The closest major public transportation, Hai'er Xiang Metro Station, is only 1km away. Keeping busy is easy, with 南通盆景園（濠西路）, 環西廣場 and Haobei Park all nearby.

After a long day of sightseeing, guests can retire to the comfort of the hotel. For those driving themselves, parking is provided on site.

If cleanliness is important to you, this hotel makes an excellent choice, as our guests consider this to be one of the cleanest hotels in the city. This hotel is a popular accommodation for guests traveling for business.

Day 6 | Morning

Nantong Ocean World

Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00-16:30; Saturday-Sunday 8:30-17:00

Ticket Price: 100 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-4 Hours

Location: No. 7 Taoyuan Road, Chongchuan District, Nantong City

Nantong Ocean World is an aquarium located in Nantong Sports Center. It is divided into a tropical rainforest pavilion, coral marine museum, animal performance hall and other attractions. The performance hall is home to several magnificent animal performances, providing guests with opportunities to get up close and interact with marine animals.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Caribbean Empress: it's small but it was a beautiful visit. the place is clean and the visit is affordable. There's a big mall nearby to have something to eat after.

Day 6 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Nantong Ocean World, Nantong Flowers Town next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Nantong Flowers Town

Opening Hours: 8:30-17:00

Ticket Price: 60 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-4 Hours

Location: Group 44, Jinxiangang Village, Jinsha Street, Tongzhou District, Nantong CityGroup 44, Jinxiangang Village, Jinsha Street, Tongzhou District, Nantong City

Flower Town is an important part of Tongzhou Jinxiangang Wetland Park. It covers an area of 5,000 mu, and the first phase covers an area of 800 mu. The flower sea landscape is dominated by terraced flower seas, cherry blossom corridors and rose gardens. , children's play, water performances and other formats.

Day 6 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Nantong Flowers Town, Crystal Orange Hotel (Nantong Aobang Plaza) nearby is the best place to stay.

Crystal Orange Hotel (Nantong Aobang Plaza)

The Crystal Orange Hotel (Nantong Aobang Plaza) is an ideal spot for travelers wanting to discover the city. Visitors to Nantong will find that the Crystal Orange Hotel (Nantong Aobang Plaza) is a fantastic accommodation choice.

Boasting a convenient location, the hotel is just 14km from Xingdong International Airport and 27km from Nantong Railway Station. The nearby area boasts an abundance of attractions including Nanshanhu Park, 拳意搏擊散打·泰拳·拳擊·自由搏擊 and Caoyongping Art Museum.

After a long day of sightseeing, guests can retire to the comfort of the hotel. This Nantong hotel offers parking on site.

According to our trusted guests, the facilities at this hotel are first-rate. This hotel is the usual choice for a large number of business travelers.

Day 7 | Morning

Nanshan Temple

Opening Hours: 8:00-17:00

Ticket Price: 30 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Intersection of Zhujiang Road and Jinqiao East Road, Tongzhou District, Nantong

Nanshan Temple is located at the intersection of Zhujiang Road and Jinqiao East Road in Tongzhou City, Nantong, covering a total area of 120 acres. Along with Nanshan Lake, the scenery is pleasant. The temple respects the Medicine Buddha and the glazed Pure Land as its sect. It advocates the six-degree method of "Fuhui Double Cultivation" of the Oriental Medicine Buddha's Glass Pure Land.

Day 7 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Nanshan Temple, don’t forget pay a visit to The Sword Mountain.

The Sword Mountain

Opening Hours: 8:00-17:00

Ticket Price: 20 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Jianshan Mountain, Chongchuan, Nantong, China

The Sword Mountain is Manjusri Bodhisattva's Taoist center in Nantong. Manjushri, the embodiment of wisdom and knowledge, also known as "Big Wisdom Manjusri," is the left attendant of Buddha Sakyamuni. Legend says that the First Emperor of Qin once tried a sword in this mountain, thus the name. At the north gate of the Sword Mountain, there is a lying statue of Manjusri Bodhisattva, 7.8 meters high and 13.8 meters long including the base. It is the only large recumbent statue in China. The style is elegant and smooth, simple but solemn. It was carved with bluestone imitation by a craftsman at a steep price.

Day 7 | Evening

After visiting the glorious The Sword Mountain, Nantong V-CONTINENT Hotel nearby is the best place to stay.

Nantong V-CONTINENT Hotel

Opened in 2020, the Nantong V-CONTINENT Hotel is a great accommodation choice in Nantong.

The hotel is located approximately 18km from Xingdong International Airport and 19km from Nantong Railway Station. In addition, Chongzhou Dadao Metro Station is just a short walk away. This hotel is located near many of Nantong's attractions including 紫琅湖, 南通美術館 and 紫琅公園沙灘.

In their spare time, guests can explore the hotel's surroundings. This Nantong hotel provides parking on site.

Germaphobes can rest easy - the level of cleanliness is highly rated at this hotel. This hotel is particularly popular with those traveling on business.

Day 8 | Morning

Leqi Yundong Pai Shinei Yundong Jingji Amusement Park

Ticket Price: 88 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Leqi Sports Pai Indoor Sports Arena is an indoor sports playground. 2000 square meters of the 6,000-square-meter venue are trampoline areas. Nowadays, the super popular trampoline sports are popular from Europe and the United States to China. Douyin has more than one million likes, and the rapid slides, Rock climbing, sponge pools, etc. are integrated into an amusement park. Even entertainment stars are very interested in this kind of sport. Go to the front desk to complete a series of procedures and bring an admission bracelet to enter the venue. It should be noted that you must enter the venue. Wear non-slip socks, after all, safety is the most important thing.

Day 8 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Leqi Yundong Pai Shinei Yundong Jingji Amusement Park, you can head to Liyashan National Marine Park, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Liyashan National Marine Park

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-5:30pm

Ticket Price: 20 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Days

Location: Dongzhao Port, Haimen Port New District, Haimen City, Nantong City

The island is rich in resources and has a unique world. It is especially famous for its rich oysters, so it is called Liya Mountain, and the local fishermen call it Liyadui. Liya Mountain is an oyster reef that appears in a large area of silt, and biological reefs generally grow on hydraulic structures such as stones and sluices. The reefs that appear in this kind of silt have never been seen or heard of, and are also found in relevant scientific and technological literature. There is no record. Experts believe that this puzzling special ocean spectacle provides a rare object for measuring the changes of the mid-latitude paleo-ocean in the past 20,000 years, leaving a lot of suspense to the world. The development and popularization of marine scientific and technological knowledge, exploration of marine geology, climate, biological changes and ecological tourism provide extremely valuable value.

Day 8 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Harbor ecological camping holiday base is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Harbor ecological camping holiday base

Opened in 2021, the Harbor ecological camping holiday base offers travelers a pleasant stay in Nantong, whether for business or leisure purposes.

Qidong Railway Station and Xingdong International Airport are located 51km and 76km away respectively. There is no shortage of things to see in the area, with the 濱海新區森林公園, Liyashan National Marine Park and Tongzhou Bay Yacht Club all nearby.

This hotel makes a great place to kick back and relax after a long day of sightseeing. This Nantong hotel provides parking on site.

When it comes to Nantong hotels, the Harbor ecological camping holiday base is highly regarded for its excellent facilities.

Day 9 | Morning

Haonan Bieye

Opening Hours: Open on Tue-Sun,9:00am-5:00pm;Closed on Mon

Ticket Price: 10 None

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: 19 Haonan Rd, Chongchuan Qu, Nantong Shi, Jiangsu Sheng, China

Haonan Bieye is a residence of Mr. Zhang Jian in Nantong City, and it is a classic work that absorbed Western architectural art in modern my country. There are two century-old wisteria flowers in front of the gate, which bloom every year, attracting many tourists.

Day 9 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Haonan Bieye, Nantong Horticultural Expo Park next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Nantong Horticultural Expo Park

Opening Hours: 8:30-17:00

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: No. 18, Lingang Road, Chongchuan District, Nantong City

Nantong Horticultural Expo Park is located on the Yangtze River, and the park cleverly integrates the charm of garden art. It is a new comprehensive park integrating traditional and modern gardens. There are nearly 100 garden scenic spots in the scenic spot, which are displayed in front of tourists like a picture scroll, which is very beautiful. There are also ecological leisure projects such as Jiangxian catering, outreach training, camping barbecue, and leisure fishing in the park to meet the needs of tourists.

Day 9 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Jinshi International Hotel in advance, because all the tourists head to Nantong Horticultural Expo Park love staying at it.

Jinshi International Hotel

The Jinshi International Hotel (Jinshi Guoji Dajiudian) is a five-star deluxe hotel located in the central Nantong New City Zone, about 30 km from the airport. Those with leisure time on their hands may take advantage of on-site fitness facilities, relax in the sauna, or get a massage.

Day 10 | Morning

Nantong Museum

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Chongchuan, Nantong, China, 226000

Nantong Museum is located southeast of the Hao River in Nantong City and a famous public museum founded in 1905 by the late Qing Dynasty scholar Zhang Jian. The museum includes several old buildings constructed during the Warlord Era era. There are five main exhibition halls, including the Former Residence of Zhang Jian (also known as "Hao Nan Bie Ye"), which features an introduction to the life of Zhang Jian and some of the early collections of the museum.

Day 10 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Sutong Bridge.

Sutong Bridge

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: G15 Shenhai Expy, Chongchuan Qu, Nantong Shi, Jiangsu Sheng, China

The Sutong Bridge is the second largest cable-stayed bridge in the world, connecting Suzhou and Nantong, with a main span of more than 1,000 meters. The Sutong Bridge has contributed a lot to the convenience of transportation and shortened the distance between northern Jiangsu and southern Jiangsu. From the bridge, the Yangtze River is extremely wide, and the river is very powerful.

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