Major city · China
Nantong南通
Spend 1–2 days in Nantong: see Langshan hill, the Textile Museum and the Forest Safari Park; stay central for easy bus and metro access.
Nantong is a Yangtze‑Delta port with a textile heritage, a hill temple and several museums. Its compact centre and a single metro line let you see the highlights in a short stay, while day‑trips to nearby Suzhou or Shanghai need separate planning.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid)
- Airport
- NTG
- Nights
- 1–2
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 7
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- China ↗Most nationalities need a visa, a unilateral visa-free entry (the list and end dates change) or the transit exemption below. Confirm your route on the official sites before you buy a ticket.
- China ↗Transit stay without a visa: up to 240 hours (10 days) for citizens of about 55 listed countries who pass through China to a third country or region, with a confirmed onward ticket and a stay inside the permitted area (Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei count as one area). It replaced the 144-hour rule in December 2024, which some older pages still quote. Use the transit lane at immigration, show the onward ticket, and check the current nationality list. Hong Kong and Macau count as separate regions; check whether your ticket qualifies.
- China ↗Foreign visitors must register their address with the police within 24 hours; hotels do it at check-in with your passport. Carry the original passport at all times: hotels, trains, museums, Tiananmen Square and police checks ask for it.
- China ↗Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay with a foreign card before you fly. QR payment is the default in shops, taxis and many stalls, and some places refuse cash or a foreign card. Carry cash as a backup.
- China ↗Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and many news sites are blocked. Use an eSIM with roaming (it routes through your home network) or install and test a VPN before you fly; VPN sites and app stores are hard to reach inside China, and only government-approved VPNs are officially permitted.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide8 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Nantong110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Nantong, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Alipay and WeChat Pay accept Visa, Mastercard, JCB and Amex cards; single payments over ¥200 (≈ US$30) carry a fee of about 3% on a foreign card (smaller ones…China-wide
- SIM or eSIMA roaming eSIM from outside China routes traffic through its home network, so Google, WhatsApp and Instagram work without a VPN — the simplest setup.China-wide
- Tap waterNot for drinking from the tap; bottled water ¥2–5 (≈ under US$1), and kettles and free bottles in hotel rooms.China-wide
- TippingRestaurants: No tip; upmarket hotels add 10–15% service.China-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C/I. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.China-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; keep an eye on traffic when crossing streets and store valuables on the bus.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are frequent and free; squat toilets outside hotels and malls.China-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire · 120 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums and palaces close on Mondays; the Forbidden City too (outside holidays).China-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportNTG Nantong Xing Dong Airport (Domestic flights only; about 18 km (11 mi) from city centre).NTG Nantong Xing Dong Airport (Domestic flights only; about 11 mi (18 km) from city centre).
- Getting aroundcheckTaxis are cheap; city buses run main streets; Line 1 metro (opened 2022) covers the centre; check current service times.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- NTG Nantong Xing Dong Airport (Domestic flights only; about 18 km (11 mi) from city centre)NTG Nantong Xing Dong Airport (Domestic flights only; about 11 mi (18 km) from city centre)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Nov (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Nantong: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
8 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
7 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
11 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Taxis are cheap; city buses run main streets; Line 1 metro (opened 2022) covers the centre; check current service times.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Suzhou
goDoor to door: ≈1 h (check)
High‑speed rail from Nantong West, about 45 min
Visit the historic canals; plan return same day.
Shanghai
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h 40 min (check)
High‑speed rail from Nantong West, ~1 h 20 min
Longer travel; consider overnight if you want more time.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Jia Long Hotel
Central location, budget option.
Nantong International Hotel
Mid‑range, near railway station.
Youfei Hotel
Higher‑end, offers breakfast, price ¥630 up.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥80–120 CNY (≈ US$12–17) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥120–200 CNY (≈ US$17–30) excl. bed
- High
- ¥200 (≈ US$30)+ CNY excl. bed
Watch out
Safety
- Last metro trains run around midnight; plan for taxis after.
- Some museum entry fees are RMB 180 – check for discounts.
- Summer heat can be intense; carry water.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Nantong. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport‑to‑city taxi (≈¥120) or shuttle (≈¥80).
- Rail‑station‑to‑hotel shuttle via bus 14/25 (≈¥2).
- Metro‑line‑1 for intra‑city moves; buy a one‑day pass (≈¥15).
Sources
- officialNantong government site
- secondaryWikidata – Nantong
- secondaryWikivoyage: Nantong, revision 5244119 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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