Nantong's local specialties include Xiting shortbread, Xinzhong fermented bean curd, Qinyoudong sugar, Haimen goat meat, and Baipu dried tea.

1. Xiting shortbread Xiting shortbread is one of the specialties of Nantong City, Jiangsu Province. It has a long history, exquisite craftsmanship, sweet and crispy taste, and is deeply loved by the elderly and children.

The selected white flour is made by hand through twenty-eight processes. It is heated over low heat during baking, and the surface is yellow but not burnt. Each cake has eighteen layers, and the layers are clearly visible.

2. Xinzhong bean curd Xinzhong bean curd is a specialty delicacy in Shigang Town, Tongzhou District, Nantong City, Jiangsu Province. It is highly praised for its unique taste and excellent quality.

Xinzhong fermented tofu has a variety of flavors, including fragrant, numb, spicy, fresh, etc. It has a rich aroma, delicate texture, crispy and glutinous texture, and a clear and mellow marinade, making it an unforgettable meal.

In addition to being eaten alone, the marinade of Xinzhong fermented bean curd can also be used to cook various dishes. It has a unique taste that is incomparable with other condiments.

3. Qinyoudong Candy Qinyoudong Candy is a traditional candy made by hand using raw materials such as glutinous rice flour, sesame, white sugar, and malt.

Each piece of Qin Youdong candy is hard-kneaded, usually in a long or square shape, with a soft and waxy texture, moderate sweetness, rich sesame aroma, and a long aftertaste.

The production method of Qin Youdong candy is very delicate. It is necessary to master the timing and temperature. After mixing and kneading various raw materials, add them to the fire, gradually heat them, and make them with constant kneading.

4. Haimen goat meat Haimen goat meat is famous for its tender, soft and rich taste.

Mainly because goats grow in humid saline areas and eat grass, so their meat is mild and delicious.

The goats here rarely drink water, but absorb water from plants. Therefore, their meat is very tender, neither woody nor fishy, ??and it is one of people's favorite specialties.

5. Dried Baipu tea Dried Baipu tea is made through a complicated process. The process is basically the same as that of making ordinary tea.

Baipu dried tea has the characteristics of rich tea aroma, long aftertaste and beautiful shape, and is known as one of the "Best Foods in Jiangnan".