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Don't pretend to see the sea at Zilang Lake | Local's firsthand experience on the unconventional artsy route – don't be fooled by travel guides!
Cultural and Artistic Tour

Don't pretend to see the sea at Zilang Lake | Local's firsthand experience on the unconventional artsy route – don't be fooled by travel guides!

For a cultural and artistic trip to Nantong, don't just focus on the Haohe River cruise and the white sand beach of Zilang Lake. This article will help you avoid the pitfalls of popular tourist spots

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These 4 kilometers in Nantong are definitely worth it | A firsthand experience exploring the old streets, markets, and vinyl record shops, making Zhang Jian's city your own (with 2 side routes include
Cultural and Artistic Tour

These 4 kilometers in Nantong are definitely worth it | A firsthand experience exploring the old streets, markets, and vinyl record shops, making Zhang Jian's city your own (with 2 side routes include

This Nantong Citywalk route is approximately 3.8 kilometers long, starting from Haonan Villa and ending at the Bell Tower Square. It connects Temple Street, the old buildings of Southwest Camp, the co

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Nantong Night Walk Map | A Non-Tourist Riverside Night Tour Route I Compiled After Three Nights of Walking (Avoiding Pitfalls + 5 Camera Spots + Summer Test)
Cultural and Artistic Tour

Nantong Night Walk Map | A Non-Tourist Riverside Night Tour Route I Compiled After Three Nights of Walking (Avoiding Pitfalls + 5 Camera Spots + Summer Test)

Nantong's nighttime experiences extend beyond the Haohe River cruise. This blogger personally tested a riverside night walk route from dusk till late at night, connecting the Haohe River lights, the Y

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Spend half a day with Nantong artisans: From blue-dyed cloth and kites to Rugao puppets and Rudong horse-jumping temple fair.
Cultural and Artistic Tour

Spend half a day with Nantong artisans: From blue-dyed cloth and kites to Rugao puppets and Rudong horse-jumping temple fair.

A cultural and artistic journey in Nantong is more than just sightseeing; it's about sitting down and experiencing life as a local for half a day. This article focuses on four experiences: blue-dyed c

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Nantong Niche Culture Map: 7 Spiritual Corners Connected by Old Factories, Independent Bookstores, and Vintage Warehouses
Cultural and Artistic Tour

Nantong Niche Culture Map: 7 Spiritual Corners Connected by Old Factories, Independent Bookstores, and Vintage Warehouses

This map of Nantong's lesser-known cultural attractions avoids the Haohe River and the Museum, instead connecting the Tangzha 1895 Old Factory, Duku Reading Base, Wusan Art Museum, Guanglangtang You W

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Tongcheng Gathering | Nantong: An Artistic and Cultural Slow Journey in the Heartland of River and Sea Culture
Cultural and Artistic Tour

Tongcheng Gathering | Nantong: An Artistic and Cultural Slow Journey in the Heartland of River and Sea Culture

Explore Nantong and embark on an in-depth cultural and artistic journey. From Nantong Museum, China's first public museum, experience the educational and industrial philosophies of Mr. Zhang Jian; str

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