In which province is Nantong City, Jiangsu Province located?

Nantong City, Jiangsu Province

Nantong is located in the middle of the east coast of my country, on the north bank of the Yangtze River estuary. It is faced with water on three sides and backed by the vast North Jiangsu Plain on one side. It is the center of the Yangtze River estuary. The first estuary port and emerging industrial, port, trade and tourism city, it is known as the "Gateway to the River and the Sea". In April 1984, it was listed by the State Council as one of my country's coastal cities to further open to the outside world.

Nantong governs Chongchuan District, Gangzha District, Fumin Port Economic and Technological Development Zone, Langshan Tourist Resort and Qidong, Haimen, Tongzhou, Rugao, Hai'an, Rudong and other cities and counties, with a total area of 8,001 square kilometers and a population of 7.89 million. Among them, Nantong urban area covers an area of ??224 square kilometers and has a population of 740,000.

Nantong is the alluvial plain of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River. The five mountains in the urban area (namely: Langshan, Jianshan, Junshan, Huangnishan, and Ma'anshan) are the high tops left on the ground after the ancient Jiangnan continent sank during the Himalayan orogeny. The city's terrain is flat, with slight undulations along the river, offshore and central and northern areas to the Lixiahe area. The territory is criss-crossed by ditches and rivers, connecting rivers, seas and rivers. Nantong is located in the humid climate zone of the northern subtropical zone, with four distinct seasons, sufficient sunshine, abundant rain, and a short frost period. The natural conditions are suitable for the comprehensive development of agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, sideline fishery, and the city has The output rate of 7.07 million acres of cultivated land is higher than the provincial average.

Nantong has a subtropical and warm temperate monsoon climate, with a mild climate and four distinct seasons. The annual average temperature is about 15℃ and the annual precipitation is 1000-1600mm. Nantong's Yimapingchuan, fertile land, crisscrossed ditches and rivers, and abundant rainwater have given birth to Nantong's agriculture. It is suitable for the growth of a variety of crops, mainly grain and cotton. It is rich in cotton and special cash crops, and is an important commercial cotton production base in the country.

“Chasing the river, chasing the sea, go to Nantong!” Nantong is one of the key tourist cities in Jiangsu Province, with beautiful scenery, freshness and nature. There are famous Langshan Scenic Area and Haohe River Scenic Area in the urban area. Langwu Mountain stands along the river, guarding the city. The ancient Hao River is like an emerald necklace, surrounding the city. The mountains, waters, and cultural relics complement each other, making it charming and moving. It is known as the "Garden City" called.

The tourist spots in Nantong’s suburban counties are different and full of characteristics. Rugao has the famous Water Painting Garden and Dinghui Temple; Qidong has Lusi Hecheng Park, where you can watch the sunrise at the Yangtze River Estuary, Yuantuojiao; Haimen has the Lychee Garden Playground and Dieshiqiao Embroidery Market; Rudong has the Clams Trampling Base; Tongzhou There is the ancient drama town Shigang, and Hai'an has the Qingdun ruins, Hai'an Museum, etc. The local honest folk customs, ancient customs and exquisite folk art have been preserved and promoted in the process of modernization, which is refreshing.

On August 20, 1982, the Standing Committee Meeting of the Seventh Nantong Municipal People’s Congress passed the decision to designate Magnolia grandiflora as the city tree of Nantong City and chrysanthemum as the city flower of Nantong City. ?

In May 2021, Nantong City ranked 39th in the 2021 Capital Strength List of Mainland China Cities.

In April 2021, Nantong City was selected into the first Top 100 Chinese Cultural Cities in 2021.

In April 2021, Nantong City ranked 10th in the 2021 National City Communication Popularity Ranking (prefecture-level cities).

In April 2021, Nantong City ranked 25th in the country with 262.71 billion yuan in the city rankings of China’s total import and export volume in 2020.

In March 2021, Nantong City ranked 39th in the 2021 China City Comprehensive Strength Ranking List.

In February 2021, the list of national "Safe Agricultural Machinery" demonstration cities in 2020 was released, and Nantong City was on the list.

In February 2021, the ranking of 23 cities with a GDP of 1 trillion yuan in 2020 was released, and Nantong City ranked 21st with a GDP of 1,003.6 billion yuan.

In January 2021, the "2020 China City Science and Technology Innovation Development Index Ranking" was released, and Nantong City ranked 33rd.

In January 2021, the list of China's "Top 100 Most Efficient Cities" in 2020 was released, with Nantong City ranked 10th.

In December 2020, the 2020 China City Comprehensive Competitiveness Ranking was released, and Nantong City ranked 29th.

In December 2020, the 2020 China Urban Growth Competitiveness Ranking was released, and Nantong City ranked 23rd.

In December 2020, the 2020 China’s Best Business Environment Cities Ranking was released, with Nantong ranked 19th.

In December 2020, the 2020 China’s Cleanest Cities Ranking was released, with Nantong ranked second.

In December 2020, the 2020 China City Business Environment Ranking was released, and Nantong City ranked 44th.

In November 2020, the Central Civilization Office released the list of national civilized cities that were confirmed to retain the honorary title during the sixth review, and Nantong was selected.

In October 2020, Nantong City won the title of National Double Support Model City (County) in 2020.

In October 2020, the "2020 China Blue Sky Top 100 Cities List" was released, and Nantong City ranked 15th.

In September 2020, the Wharton Economic Research Institute released the "Ranking of China's Top 100 Cities in 2020", with Nantong ranked 23rd.

In July 2020, "China Customs" magazine released the list of "China's Top 100 Foreign Trade Cities in 2019", and Nantong City ranked 26th.

In July 2020, the "2020 National Internet Celebrity Cities Ranking" was released, and Nantong City ranked 44th on the list.

In June 2020, the "Ranking of China's Best Cities for Studying in 2019" was released, and Nantong City ranked 68th on the list (representative university: Nantong University).

In January 2020, the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development named Nantong City a National Ecological Garden City in 2019.

In 2020, the 2019 GDP ranking of cities in Jiangsu Province was released, and Nantong City ranked 4th with 938.339 billion yuan.

In July 2019, the National Health Commission and the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine determined Nantong City to be a pilot city for the construction of an urban medical consortium.

In 2019, Nantong City was selected into the Top 100 Chinese Cities with Development Potential in 2019, ranking 34th.

In November 2017, Nantong City was included in the fifth national civilized city list and the previous national civilized city list that was confirmed by review to continue to retain the honorary title.

In July 2016, Nantong City won the title of National Double Support Model City (County) in 2016.