Si Street Historic District
寺街
A thousand-year-old street in the north of Nantong's old town, where grey-brick lanes link Tianning Temple, former residences of notable figures and snack shops, making it the most down-to-earth neighbourhood in the city.
Si Street takes its name from Tianning Temple and, together with Xinanying, forms the two major historic districts of Nantong's old town. Its street layout can be traced back to the Tang and Song dynasties. The lanes preserve Ming and Qing dwellings, former residences of notable figures and long-established shops. The Guangxiao Pagoda of Tianning Temple rises above them, and after recent renovations the street has added craft shops, cafés and Nantong snacks. It is free to enter and suits an hour or two of strolling in the afternoon or evening; you can continue to the northern stretch of Haohe River and the China Abacus Museum. Residents still live along the old street, so be polite when taking photos.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Tianning Temple & Guangxiao Pagoda
- Hao River Scenic Area
- China Abacus Museum
- Haonan Villa (Zhang Jian Memorial Hall)
- Nantong Blue Calico Museum
- Nantong Museum
- Nantong Textile Museum
- Wenfeng Pagoda & Park