Nantong, a city near the river and the sea, is known as "the pearl in the river and the first window of the Yangtze River". Here, beautiful scenery and outstanding people, let's take stock of Nantong's specialties today!

Nantong specialty 1: Qin You Dong Tang

Qinyou Winter Soup is a traditional famous product in Gaoyou, Yangzhou, with a history of more than 300 years. Formerly known as crisp sugar, the reason why it is called Dong sugar is that there are two views. This candy was named after Master Dong and was created by Dong Xiaowan, a famous prostitute in Qinhuai in the late Ming and early Qing Dynasties. Winter sugar is made of glutinous rice flour, sesame, sugar, malt and other raw materials by hand. Its color is dark wheat yellow and its thickness is uniform. It is characterized by easy entrance, crisp and sweet taste, long aftertaste and rich nutrition. It has a history of more than 300 years in Xian Yi.

Nantong specialty 2: Rugao sesame seed cake

Rugao sesame seed cake is a special snack in Nantong, Jiangsu Province, and its production technology is very elegant. The first is to rub crisp. Cooking cakes are not oily, mainly to be rubbed evenly, rubbed a few times and rolled on a stick a few times, so that they are refreshing and not greasy. Secondly, eating with a shovel is also very delicate now.

Nantong specialty 3: Xiting shortbread

Xiting shortbread is a special snack in Nantong, Jiangsu Province, which started in the early years of Guangxu in the Qing Dynasty and has a history of one hundred years. Xiting shortcake is exquisite in materials and fine in workmanship. The produced Xiting shortcake is delicious, sweet and crisp, pure and delicious, and is suitable for all ages.

Nantong specialty 4: Rugao ham

Rugao ham production began in the early years of Xianfeng in Qing Dynasty, and it is as famous as Zhejiang Jinhua ham and Yunnan Xuanwei ham. It is one of the three famous legs in China. Rugao ham has thin skin and claws, rustling shape, bright red color and unique flavor. It is famous at home and abroad for its color, fragrance, taste, shape and "four wonders". It can be stored all year round.

Nantong specialty 5: Nantong kite

Nantong kite is a traditional handicraft in Nantong, Jiangsu. Nantong kite retains the ancient characteristics and is famous for its unique sound effects. It is divided into two groups: North and South, and the modeling kite is in the north. Nantong kites, commonly known as "Banharriers", are mostly "seven stars" to "nineteen stars" with flat hexagon or hexagonal deformation, and the size is generally more than one meter. The largest kite is four or five meters high and needs to be transported by truck.