Nantong is an import and export material transfer hub in the Yangtze River basin and an important port city in the Yangtze River Delta. The five mountains in the urban area (namely, Langshan, Jianshan, Junshan, Huangni and Maanshan) are the high tops left on the ground after the subsidence of Jiangnan ancient land in Himalayan orogeny.
Nantong has a flat terrain, with slight ups and downs along the river, offshore and north-central areas to Helixia District. Gullies crisscross the territory, connecting rivers, seas and rivers.
Nantong belongs to subtropical and warm temperate monsoon climate, with mild climate and distinct four seasons. The fertile land, criss-crossing rivers and abundant rainfall are suitable for the comprehensive development of agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry and by-fishing. The city's cultivated land is 7.07 million mu, and the output rate of cultivated land is higher than the provincial average. Mainly grain and cotton, it is rich in cotton and special cash crops, and it is an important commodity cotton production base in China.
Location: It is located in the southeast of Jiangsu Province, bordering the Yangtze River in the south, the Yellow Sea in the east, and Shanghai and the vast northern Jiangsu Plain in the back. Known as the "gateway to rivers and seas", with a total area of 800 1 square kilometer.
Area: The urban area is 224 square kilometers.
Population: The total population of the city is 7.87 million, of which the urban population is 700,000.
Administrative Division: It governs Chongchuan District, Gangzha District, Fumingang Economic and Technological Development Zone, Langshan Tourist Resort, Qidong, Haimen, Tongzhou, Rugao, Hai 'an and Rudong County.
Overview: Nantong is a famous garden-style city, with a pleasant scenery by the river and the sea. The Haohe River in the city passes through the city, and pavilions are hidden among them.
Landscape: Nantong Museum, Shuihui Garden, Dinghui Temple, Zhiyun Tower, Xiaoguang Tower and other scenic spots are surrounded by mountains and waters, each with its own characteristics. Wolf Mountain in the south of the city is the first of the eight famous Buddhist mountains in China, and it is the most worthwhile place to visit in Nantong. Nantong, as one of the open coastal cities in China 14, is a hub port for the transshipment of materials in and out of the Yangtze River basin and an important port city in the Yangtze River Delta, and is known as the "first window of the Yangtze River". Every day, 10,000-ton ships from all over the world flow here and can be seen everywhere, which is another characteristic landscape of Nantong.
Nantong is a famous garden city, where the vast and clear Haohe River flows quietly. The modern buildings and historical and cultural buildings in the city set each other off, showing a strong cultural atmosphere. There are the earliest museums, libraries and normal schools in China, and the newly-built textile museum, tap water museum, architecture museum, kite museum, Taofen Memorial Park, Shen Shou Memorial Hall, Zhao Dan Memorial Pavilion, and art museum are also worth appreciating.
There are Langshan Mountain, the first of the eight famous Buddhist mountains in China, Junshan Mountain, Jianshan Mountain, Maanshan Mountain and Huangni Mountain in the south of the city. These five mountains stand by the river, stretching for 3.6 kilometers, which not only has the beautiful scenery of swallowing martial arts, but also has criss-crossing rural scenery, adding a bit of masculine beauty to the Jianghai Plain in Ma Pingchuan.
The Langshan Tourism Resort, which is under construction, integrates tourism, vacation, entertainment, leisure, health care, conference and business. There are also Jian Zhen Du Dong Memorial Hall, Luo Binwang Guan Yi Tomb, Zhang Jian Tomb Garden and other scenic spots.
In Qidong Yin and Yang, there are thousands of miles of Yangtze River at the mouth of the sea. From a distance, water and sky are the same, and from a close look, the rivers and seas are clear. There are water painting gardens, green gardens, Dinghui Temple and other tourist attractions in Rugao. In Rudong Beach, you can have disco on the sea-walking on clams, and symphony in the air-flying kites. It has formed a characteristic tourism that integrates jianghai culture, historical culture, Buddhist culture and local culture.