Yudong Town located in Haimen district, Nantong, East China's Jiangsu province, was an ancient town with a history of more than 1,300 years.

In 2008, Yudong Town was designated a "National Famous Historical and Cultural Town".

During ancient times, the town boasted a flourishing salt industry. The relics of the original salt storehouses and salt shops still exist today.

An old street in Yudong Town in Haimen district, Nantong, East China's Jiangsu province. [Photo/WeChat account: jshmrb]

The town is home to an old street stretching 846 meters that was paved with 2,146 stone slabs. Ancient buildings from the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties stand on both sides.

The memorial archway of Yudong Town in Haimen district, Nantong, East China's Jiangsu province. [Photo/WeChat account: jshmrb]