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Things to see in Nantong (China): 5 places and when to go
Nantong is a city in China with around 947,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 5 places in and around it, mainly Nature (5), Mountains (4), Museums and art (1). The best known are Nantong Museum, Jianshan Hill and Junshan Hill. The best time to come is April to May and September to October; also possible: November to March and June to August. In June there are 14 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 55. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- China · 32.0323, 120.8231
- Population
- About 947,000
- Places
- 5 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (5) · Mountains (4) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- April to May and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and June to August.
- Nearest airport
- PVG Shanghai (Pudong), 136 km as the crow flies
What to see in Nantong
The places in and around Nantong, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
When to go to Nantong
The best time to visit Nantong is April to May and September to October; also possible: November to March and June to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible10:07
- FebPossible10:52
- MarPossible11:46
- AprBest time12:48
- MayBest time13:38
- JunPossible14:05
- JulPossible13:54
- AugPossible13:11
- SepBest time12:11
- OctBest time11:11
- NovPossible10:20
- DecPossible9:55
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 55. In April, 5 of the 5 places are at their best.
When to go to China in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Nantong
The nearest main airport is Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG, Shanghai (Pudong)), 136 km as the crow flies. How to get around China (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Wuxi7 places71 km
- Suzhou16 places84 km
- Shanghai48 places108 km
- Jiaxing8 places140 km
- Nanjing17 places193 km
- Hangzhou20 places208 km
And all of China, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Nantong?
The best known: Nantong Museum, Jianshan Hill, Junshan Hill, Lang Shan. In all, 5 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Nantong?
April to May and September to October; also possible: November to March and June to August. In June there are 14 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 55.
How do you get to Nantong?
The nearest main airport is Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), 136 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Nantong as the destination and these 5 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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