NAN HE TONG

Came here on January 11, 2025. This restaurant is a local home-style restaurant on the Nantong Must-Eat List, and it was on the way back to Shanghai, so I naturally stopped by. It can be said that it is worth a visit. As soon as I arrived at the store, the "old-fashioned" style decoration inside and outside the store made people feel immersed in the drama in a second. The whole store restored the street scene of Nantong in the 1980s, which was very old-fashioned. The dishes on the menu are mostly based on Nantong's traditional classic home-style dishes. Of course, there are also many new cooking methods, and the taste is very delicious. The most impressive ones are the 99-second yellow croaker and the mountain spring water original juice clams, which just proves the saying that "good ingredients often only need simple cooking." Some other dishes are also very good. Nantong's dishes are very similar to Shanghai, but here you can taste the characteristics of Nantong. The service of this restaurant is also very good. Although the store is busy, the waiters can still respond to customers' needs in the first time. You don't have to worry about parking when dining at this restaurant. There are plenty of parking spaces where the restaurant is located, and you can enjoy 3 hours of free parking when dining in the restaurant. Just take care of it at the cashier before leaving.

The environment and decoration are very good. Nantong specialties are worth a try. I will come again if I have the chance.

Autumn in Nantong is a fleeting romance, while winter in Nantong is a gentle, warm atmosphere. In November and December, Nantong is ablaze with the falling leaves of plane trees and the golden hues of ginkgo trees. Autumn colors intertwine with early winter, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene, like a vibrant poem about the river and sea! This Nantong local has compiled a list of must-see tourist attractions and local favorites for autumn and winter. Grab your friends and come check them out! 🍂 Nantong's must-visit autumn and winter gems: ✅ Langshan Mountain (for maple viewing at Beiluyuan) ✅ Siyuan Garden (with a distinctly Jiangnan garden style) ✅ Haohe River (the moat's autumn colors deepen) ✅ Nantong Botanical Garden (rich in plant colors) ✅ Nantong Forest Zoo (for children's autumn outings and circus performances) ✅ Junshan Mountain (overlooking Wujiu Avenue from the summit) 🍂 Nantong Recommended autumn/winter destinations: ✔️ Wujiu Avenue (beautiful scenery along the avenue) ✔️ Bell Tower Square (view Chinese tallow trees and admire maple leaves) ✔️ Zilang Park (lakeside picnic and chrysanthemum viewing) ✔️ Binjiang Park (check out Fanyin Square) ✔️ Haonan Villa (indoors, comfortable, visit Zhang Jian's former residence) ✔️ Gengsu Theater (indoors, comfortable, watch plays and movies) 🦞 Local Nantong favorites: 🔆 Lanjie Seafood (Free 3-hour parking for dining) Local seafood, Nantong cuisine. Bound by the Haohe River, great environment, fresh ingredients and delicious flavors. In autumn and winter, try the mountain spring water clams (large, tender, and plump) and Seafood steamed pot (large portions and fresh ingredients). 🔆 Nanhetong Food Stalls (Free 3-hour parking for dining) Authentic Nantong cuisine, the taste of childhood for Nantong locals. It has Nantong's unique characteristics, a lively atmosphere, and a vibrant community! In autumn and winter, try the braised Haimen mutton (tender and not gamey) and the salt-baked yellow croaker (fresh and delicious). 🍁Nantong Autumn Foliage Routes: ✅Route 1: Langshan Scenic Area (view maple leaves) → Nanhetong Food Stall (eat Nantong cuisine) → Siyuan Scenic Area (view dawn redwoods) → Zilang Flower Valley (view chrysanthemums) ✅Route 2: Bell Tower Square (view tallow trees) → Nantong Museum (view ginkgo trees) → Lanjie Seafood (eat seafood) → Haohe Scenic Area (view maple leaves) ‼ Reminder: The new Nantong Museum and the Natural History Hall are under construction and are expected to open in mid-December (Haonan Villa is open as usual). #NantongTourism #NantongFood #NantongTravelGuide #StunningAutumnFlorence #JiangsuZhejiangShanghaiSurroundingTours

Autumn in Nantong is short but full of charm, offering both the romance of red maple and ginkgo leaves and the fresh sweetness of river and seafood. Choose a sunny day, set off, enjoy the autumn scenery and a delicious meal in Nantong, and make the most of this beautiful season! 🍁Autumn Viewing Spots in Nantong: 1️⃣ Langshan Mountain (Off-season 50 RMB) Langshan Mountain in autumn is a magnificent sight of vibrant colors! Red maple and ginkgo trees contrast beautifully with the red walls of ancient temples. 2️⃣ Siyuan Garden (Off-season 20 RMB) A garden-style autumn viewing haven! The metasequoia forest is ablaze with fiery red, and fallen leaves fill the courtyard, making a stroll through it a truly poetic experience. 3️⃣ Bell Tower (0 RMB) A retro autumn scene in the city center! The dappled sunlight creates perfect retro-style photos. 4️⃣ Wenfeng Park (0 RMB) A place to view the autumn chrysanthemum exhibition! Chrysanthemums bloom, complementing the park's plants and ancient pines, creating a Zen-like atmosphere. 5️⃣ Nantong Museum (0 RMB) A collision of history and autumn scenery! Ancient trees are vibrant with color, and rustic buildings are set against the autumn leaves, creating a truly immersive atmosphere. (Exhibition halls are temporarily closed.) 6️⃣ Zilang Flower Valley (0 RMB) A fusion of flower sea and autumn forest! Chrysanthemums, pink muhly grass, and the surrounding autumn colors intertwine, like a pastoral oil painting. 7️⃣ Haohe Scenic Area (0 RMB) The banks are lined with red tallow trees and carpeted with ginkgo leaves; the night view is also picturesque. 😍 Nantong Restaurants: 1️⃣ Lan Jie Seafood (100 RMB per person) A well-established restaurant with a strong reputation for local family banquets! Located near the Haohe River, it specializes in local seafood and Nantong cuisine. Excellent service, many items are free. The steamed seafood dish is served in a large bowl, and the clams, oysters, and sweet shrimp inside are incredibly fresh! The drunken shrimp and drunken crab have great seasonings; I love this in autumn and winter! 📍Address: No. 99 Taowu Road, Chongchuan District (3 hours of free parking for diners) 🍲Autumn/Winter Delicacies: Braised pufferfish, Steamed seafood, Drunken prawns, Drunken crab with Shaoxing wine, hairy crab, mountain spring water clams, Braised Langshan chicken, Stewed pork trotters with soybeans, Braised ribbonfish 2️⃣Nanhetong Food Stall (Average price: 80 RMB) A local favorite in Nantong! The retro, street-style decor perfectly complements the nostalgic autumn atmosphere! Great for taking photos! Their signature dish, Baked Yellow Croaker with Salt and Oil, features tender fish and a wonderfully smoky flavor. Also, their autumn/winter limited-time Braised Haimen Lamb, slow-cooked with Chinese cabbage until tender and without any gamey taste, is a must-try. 📍Address: No. 7 Taoyuan Road, Chongchuan District (3 hours free parking for diners) 🍲Autumn/Winter Delicacies: Baked Yellow Croaker with Salt and Oil, Braised Haimen Lamb, Braised Pork Belly, Crispy Roast Duck, Steamed Rice Cake, Lamb Offal Soup, Drunken Crab with Shaoxing Wine, Chicken Feet and Bullfrog Hot Pot - #NantongAutumnFestival #Nantong #NantongTourism #NantongFood #NantongSeafood #NantongTourism #NantongFood #JiangsuZhejiangShanghaiSurroundingTrip #GreatAutumnFestivalDestinations #LocalFood

【Nantong 5-Day 4-Night River and Sea Adventure Itinerary】Unlock the First City of Rivers and Seas for 1588 RMB per person! An ultimate journey from the surging Yangtze River to the tidal waves of the Yellow Sea 🌉 --- 🗓️ **Itinerary Blitz** DAY 1: Awakening of River and Sea Culture **🕢 06:30 Langshan Guangjiao Temple (Morning Bell of Jiangsu's First Buddhist Temple) 🕥 09:00 Nantong Museum (Treasures of Zhang Jian's Industrial Salvation) 🕛 12:00 Meilin Spring Dawn (Pufferfish Rice + Clam Cakes) 🕑 14:00 Haohe Museum Complex (Tianning Temple Guangxiao Pagoda) 🕓 16:30 Bell Tower Square (Starting Point of the First Modern City) 🕡 19:00 Haohe Night Cruise (Millennial Moat Lights) 🏡 Overnight at Tangzha Ancient Town 1895 Mansion **DAY 2: The Code of Industrial Civilization** 🕢 08:00 Tangzha Industrial Site ( Dasheng Textile Factory Time Tunnel) 🕥 10:30 Textile Museum (Blue Calico Handmade) 🕛 12:30 Siyi Pastry (Fried Dumplings + Crab Roe Buns) 🕑 14:00 China Charity Museum (The Source of Modern Public Welfare) 🕓 16:30 Forest Wildlife Park (Driving and Feeding) 🕡 19:30 Zilang Lake Light Show (Urban Axis Illusion) 🎎 Night Experience: Intangible Cultural Heritage Kite Making **DAY 3: Yangtze River Ecological Adventure** 🚗 Depart for Qidong at 7:00 AM 🕘 08:30 Yuantuo Cape (Earliest Sunrise Viewing in Jiangsu) 🕚 10:00 Golden Beach (Clam Shoal + Kite Surfing) 🕛 12:30 Lüsi Fishing Port (Steamed Ribbonfish + Stir-fried Mud Snails) 🕑 14:30 Jianghai Cultural Park (Three Rivers Confluence Photography) 🕓 16:30 Evergrande Venice (Azure Sea and Silver Sand Resort) 🕡 19:00 Fisherman's Wharf (Yangtze River Estuary Stargazing) 🌌 Overnight stay at a seaside container hotel **DAY 4: Exploring the Secret Island** 🕢 06:00 Liyashan Geopark (Tidal Forest Wonder) 🕥 09:00 Sea Disco (Mudflat Clam-Catching Experience) 🕛 12:00 Boat Family Banquet (Steamed Swimming Crab + Yellow Croaker Rice) 🕑 14:00 Tongzhou Bay Bird Watching (Migratory Bird Stop) 🕓 16:30 Zhongxiao Cultural Park (Confucianism Immersive Classroom) 🕡 19:30 Tongzhou Night Market (Fried Crab Shells + Jellyfish Salad) 🎣 Night Fishing at Xiaoyangkou (Sea Fishing Enthusiasts' Paradise) **DAY 5: Cultural and Creative Finale Tour** 🕢 08:30 Nantong Art Museum (International Art Exhibition) 🕥 10:30 Nantong University Textile College (Cultural and Creative Design) 🕛 12:00 Nanhetong Food Stall (The Freshest Food in the World) 🕑 14:00 Luhong Ancient Town (Liu Ruilong's Former Residence) 🕓 16:00 Shen Embroidery Art Museum (Intangible Cultural Heritage Embroidery Experience) 🕡 18:30 Return Trip (with Xiting Crispy Cakes + Shigang Fermented Bean Curd) --- 📸 **8 Top Photo Spots** 1️⃣ Overlooking Langshan Zhiyun Pagoda (Gateway to the Yangtze River and Sea from Five Mountains) 2️⃣ Sunrise at Yuanduojiao (Sunrise at the Confluence of Three Rivers) 3️⃣ Tidal Forest of Liya Mountain (Aerial View of Dragon Scale Landforms) 4️⃣ Night View of the Haohe River (Lights Reflecting on the Ancient Moat) 5️⃣ Tangzha Old Industrial Zone (Time Freezed in the Textile Workshops) 6️⃣ Evergrande Venice (Pretending to be in the Maldives) 7️⃣ Clam digging on Golden Beach (Sky Reflected in the Mudflats) 8️⃣ Glazed Pagoda at Zhongxiao Garden (Landmark of Confucian Culture) --- 🦀 **Food Hotspots & Bad Picks** ✅ Must-Try River and Sea Delicacies: Clam Stew with Eggs/Langshan Chicken/Haimen Goat Meat ✅ Snack Codes: Dumplings/Straw Sandal Soles/Steamed Rice Cake/Battered Cake ✅ Hidden Gems: Shigang Fermented Bean Curd/Si'an Tofu/Rugao Dongtang (a type of sweet soup) ❌ Avoid These: Vacuum-Packed Seafood at Scenic Spots/Out-of-Season Pufferfish --- 🚌 **Transportation Tips** → River and Sea Express (15 RMB connecting county attractions) → Haohe River Cruise + Bicycle Shuttle (Water and Land Combined Ticket) → Sea Sightseeing Bus (Qidong-Liyashan Route) --- 🏡 **Accommodation Guide** 🏯 Main Urban Area: Republic of China Style Hotel (120 RMB/night) 🌅 Yuantuojiao: Sunrise Sea View Room (150 RMB/night) 🏮 Tangzha: Industrial Heritage B&B (100 RMB/night) 💦 Xiaoyangkou: Hot Spring Resort (180 RMB/night) --- 💰 **Budget Breakdown** Tickets: 525 (including special experience activities) Transportation: 388 (including boat ticket and loop bus) Accommodation: 600 (4 nights themed accommodation) Dining: 475 (4 meals a day, a Jianghai Feast) **Total:** 1588 yuan **(The King of Value for Money in Jianghai Culture)** --- 💡 **Traveler's Tips** 1️⃣ Check the tide table for Liya Mountain (2 hours before and after low tide) 2️⃣ Free admission to Langshan Mountain at 6 AM (locals' incense-burning time) 3️⃣ Clam season is from April to June, pufferfish season is from October to December 4️⃣ Must-haves: River tracing shoes/Biography of Zhang Jian/Mudflat socks ---🎁 **Souvenir Options** Masterpiece: Shen Embroidery (National Gift-level embroidery) Craftsmanship: Kite (Nantong Kite School) Affordable: Blue Calico + Haimen Chili Sauce #NantongTourism #JianghaiGateway #The First Modern City 👉DM to get the "Tide Timetable" + "Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience Manual" 【🌊Warning: 16,000 steps per day! Consequences: ① Phone filled with photos of the spectacular confluence of rivers and sea ② Learn beachcombing skills ③ Develop the urge to start a business】