No wonder this is the capital of Jiangsu Province, I want to go again after just one visit!

Address: Nantong, Jiangsu 🌟Itinerary🌟 ✅Day 1: Ancient City Culture + Haorhe River Night Charm 1️⃣ Nantong Museum (Free, closed on Mondays) China's first public museum, focus on the "Ancient Charm of Jiangsu and the Sea" exhibition. It is recommended to arrive before 8 AM to avoid crowds. 2️⃣🍜 Breakfast recommendation: Crab roe soup dumplings (with ginger tea), Osmanthus cake (low sugar version), Shepherd's purse wonton soup 3️⃣ Haorhe River Cruise (60 RMB/person, cultural and museum special line) Ride a cushioned seat painted boat, listen to the commentary about Tianning Temple's Guangxiao Pagoda and the site of China's first normal school. 🚶‍♂️Walk: About 15 minutes from the cruise dock to the Temple Street historic district. 4️⃣ Evening: Temple Street historic district Take vintage photos at the former Tongming Electric Company site, see the Republic of China style gatehouse at Feng Qigan Alley, and listen to the evening drum at Tianning Temple at 17:00. 🍚 Dinner recommendation: White sauce catfish (less oil version), clam cakes, window seats offer views of the old street at dusk. ✅Day 2: Langshan Zen Mood + Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience 1️⃣ Langshan Scenic Area (70 RMB/person, free for 65+) Take the cable car up the mountain (one way 30 RMB), touch the "Fu" character on the wall at Guangjiao Temple, and enjoy the distant view of the Husu Tong Bridge from Wangjiang Pavilion. 🚗 Transportation: About 20 minutes by taxi from downtown to Langshan, or take Holiday Line 4 bus directly. 2️⃣ Nantong Ban Yao Kite Museum (Free) 3️⃣ Tangzha Ancient Town At Dasheng Wharf, see old factory buildings; at Zesheng Street oil mill, listen to the oil pressing work songs. ✅Day 3: Rugao Shuihui Garden + Ancient Town Life 1️⃣ Rugao Shuihui Garden (45 RMB/person, free for 70+) Enjoy tea and listen to "The Peony Pavilion" at Hanbitang. 🚌 Transportation: From Nantong Chadian Temple Station, take H02 Huimin Bus to Rugao Rucheng (6 RMB/person, 1 hour). 2️⃣ Rugao East Street Stroll on the bluestone road, visit century-old shops, buy Rugao Dong sugar (20 RMB/box), and grass stove baked cakes. 🚗 Return: Take a bus from Rugao Bus Station back to Nantong (20 RMB/person, 1.5 hours). 🏨Accommodation Recommendations🏨 1️⃣ Nantong Grand Hotel (about 500 RMB/night) 3-minute walk to Haorhe River, includes free afternoon tea 2️⃣ Nantong Overseas Chinese Hotel (about 300 RMB/night) Next to Haorhe River, renovated historic building 3️⃣ Hanting Hotel (Haorhe Scenic Area Branch) (about 200 RMB/night) Budget-friendly choice, 10-minute walk to the museum 🚇Transportation Tips🚇 1️⃣ Within the city: Taxi starting fare 10 RMB between attractions, or ride "Dingda Travel" free bikes (with special seats for elderly). 2️⃣ Cross-district attractions: Langshan: Holiday Line 4 bus direct, first bus at 8:30. Rugao: H02 Huimin Bus runs hourly from 6:30 to 17:30, 1-hour ride. Airport/Train Station: Take airport shuttle bus from Xingdong Airport to downtown (20 RMB/person). 📌Helpful Tips📌 1️⃣ Anti-slip measures: Langshan stone steps are slippery after rain, prepare anti-slip shoe covers for parents. 2️⃣ Health support: Some scenic spots rent balance scooters with backrests (30 RMB/hour). 3️⃣ Transportation tool: Pre-install the "Changxing Nantong" app on your phone for real-time bus info with large fonts for clarity. 4️⃣ Off-peak tips: Langshan is crowded with pilgrims on the 1st and 15th of the lunar month, avoid these days; choose the 15:00 Haorhe River cruise to avoid tour groups.