Knowra Nantong Nantong Nantong is a prefecture-level city in Jiangsu Province, China, on the north bank of the Yangtze River near its estuary. Its position links the river delta with the Yellow Sea coast.
Jiangsu : Jiangsu is a coastal province in eastern China, bordered by the Yellow Sea and centered on the lower Yangtze River. Nantong is one of Jiangsu’s prefecture-level cities.
Nantong Port : Nantong Port is a major Chinese port complex on the lower Yangtze River and the Yellow Sea coast. Its river and coastal terminals connect Nantong with inland and overseas trade.
Tongzhou, Jiangsu : Tongzhou was the historical name of Nantong and remains the name of one of its districts. The city was known as Tongzhou before its modern name became established.
Shanghai : Shanghai is a major Chinese municipality and port city at the mouth of the Yangtze River. It lies across the Yangtze estuary from Nantong and is a major economic partner.
Yangtze River : The Yangtze is Asia’s longest river, flowing east across China to the East China Sea. Nantong stands on its north bank near the river’s estuary.
Sutong Yangtze River Bridge : The Sutong Yangtze River Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge linking Nantong and Suzhou across the Yangtze River. It provides a direct road crossing from Nantong to the south bank.
Zhang Jian : Zhang Jian was a Chinese industrialist, educator, and reformer who founded enterprises and schools in Nantong around 1900. His projects helped shape Nantong’s industry, education, and urban development.
Suzhou : Suzhou is a city in southern Jiangsu, known for its canals, gardens, and manufacturing economy. The Sutong Bridge links Suzhou directly with Nantong across the Yangtze.
Yangtze River Delta : The Yangtze River Delta is a densely populated, economically integrated region around the river’s lower course and estuary. Nantong occupies the delta’s northern edge, across the river from Shanghai.
Shanghai–Nantong Railway : The Shanghai–Nantong Railway is a rail line connecting Shanghai with Nantong across the Yangtze River. It strengthened Nantong’s passenger and freight links with Shanghai.
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