China Travel Guide

Nantong, China

A mid-sized Jiangsu city built around the Haohe moat, with a museum legacy tied to Zhang Jian and a working textile and blue-calico craft tradition.

1 story April to May and September to November, weather permitting Updated
The modern exhibition building and entrance courtyard at Nantong Museum
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Best months April to May and September to November, weather permitting
Best for Travellers who have seen the classic water towns and want a walkable, museum-and-craft city at an unhurried pace
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