Nantong: rivers, textiles and local markets

In Nantong we discovered a city shaped by rivers and industry. We walked along the Yangtze embankment, visited a textile museum and browsed local markets for silk scarves and cotton goods. The kids enjoyed spotting cargo ships and watching fishermen pull nets.

Family travel tip: Visit the museum of Chinese abacus, try local noodles and stroll the riverside parks.

Have you explored China’s smaller port cities? If off‑the‑beaten‑path China interests you, our itinerary includes places like Nantong.