Haohe River, Nantong
(南通濠河景区 nán tōng háo hé jǐng qū)
Located in the center of Nantong, a nationally famous historic and cultural city, Haohe River is one of the most complete and well-preserved city moats in China.
Built in the Later Zhou Dynasty (958), the river has been known as "the Emerald Necklace of Nantong".
Covering 3.23 square kilometers, the area features beautiful natural scenery, a comfortable climate and a variety of cultural relics
Its 10 best attractions are the China Abacus Museum, a Buddhist culture exhibition hall, China Audit Museum, South Park, City God Temple, Huanxi Culture Square, Yiyuan Peninsula Resort, a bonsai park, Nantong Museum and Haoxi Academy.
Scenic Spot Level: AAAAA
Opening Hours: Different scenic spots have different opening times, please check the official website for details.
Ticket Price: Over 10 scenic spots are located in the Haohe Scenic Area, most of them are free, only a few require tickets.
Address: Haobei Road, Chongchuan district, Nantong
Website: http://www.mlhaohe.com/zhhh_web/ (Chinese)
http://www.mlhaohe.com/zhhh_web/language/en/index.jsp (English)
Note:
1. If you want to go sightseeing on a boat along Haohe River, reservations must be made at least one day ahead.