The hit TV drama Jianghai Chaosheng, or Zhang Jian — The Legendary Entrepreneur, has attracted tourists to Chongchuan district, Nantong. The following spotlights some of the show's filming locations and the local cuisine featured in the drama.

Nantong Museum

Zhang Jian (1853-1926) founded the Nantong Museum in 1905, making the location China's first public museum. The drama shot its pivotal scenes at Haonan Bieye, a building within the museum grounds where Zhang once hosted guests, held meetings and discussed collection matters.

Haonan Bieye at Nantong Museum. [Photo/WeChat account: chongchuanonline]

Dasheng Cotton Mills

In 1895, Zhang established the Dasheng Cotton Mills, whose clock tower and factory buildings remain mostly intact. The clock tower not only signaled shift changes but also functioned as a fire alarm.

Workshop of Dasheng Cotton Mills. [Photo/WeChat account: chongchuanonline]

Salted cucumber with edamame

Salted cucumber with edamame is the most iconic home-style dish featured in the drama. The cucumber is savory and chewy, while the edamame is sweet and crisp. Locals often eat this dish with rice.

Salted cucumber with edamame. [Photo/WeChat account: chongchuanonline]

Wontons

Residents often eat wontons for breakfast, preferring large ones stuffed with shepherd's purse or small ones in a red broth. The small wontons are seasoned with lard and chili paste, making the soup hot and aromatic.

Wontons. [Photo/WeChat account: chongchuanonline]