Longwan watertown aims to become mid-to-high-end attraction in YRD
Buildings in the style of the ancient Tang Dynasty in Longwan watertown. [Photo/Nantong Daily]
Longwan watertown in Jianghai Lanwan resort, Qidong, Nantong, East China's Jiangsu province, has set a goal of becoming a mid-to-high-end attraction in the Yangtze River Delta region.
Construction on the watertown began in 2020. Its main structure has been completed and a 50 mu (3.33 hectares) of the watertown has opened to the public.
A herbal medicine shop in Longwan watertown. [Photo/Nantong Daily]
The entire watertown will open to visitors at the beginning of 2023.
With an expected investment of about 3 billion yuan ($412.80 million), the watertown covers an area of 263 mu and will include facilities such as Longwan Tower, Longmeng Theater, Menghua Hotel, and the Jianghai Legend Performance Center.
Part of the Longwan watertown. [Photo/Nantong Daily]
The 12,000-square meter Qitang Immersive Theater will showcase the culture of the Tang Dynasty (618-907) in all aspects and include more than 1,000 varieties of props and costumes to help visitors experience the dynasty's prosperity.
