Nantong (南通 Nántōng, former names: Nan-t’ung, Nantung, Tungzhou, or Tungchow) is a prefecture-level city in Jiangsu province. The city is located on the northern bank of the Changjiang (Yangtze River) near the river mouth. Shanghai is just to the south across the river, and the East China Sea begins to the east.

Fast Facts About Nantong
 

Location:
Eastern China, Jiangsu Province.

Population:
7.7 Million

People:
Predominantly Han Chinese.

Language:
Nantongese (南通话), Qihaiese (启海话), Rudongese (如东、如皋话) .

Local  Cuisine:
Huaiyang Style, Seafood.

Dialing Code:
"+86 513" from abroad. "0513" from within China.

Getting There:
Air, train, bus, water transport via Changjiang (Yangzi) River.

Getting Around:
massive bus system, taxis only too busy at peak times, bicycles popular.

Weather:
Does not freeze during winter. Up to 40°C in summer. High humidity.  Comfortable spring and autumn.

Claim to Fame:
Langshan (狼山), Haohe (濠河)

Floral Emblem:
Chrysanthem-ummorifolium Ramat (菊花)

City Tree:

Canton Magnolia (广玉兰)