The Jiangsu Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism recently released a 2023 list of industrial tourism spots in the province, which includes three from Nantong.

Industrial tourism revolves around the factories, companies, or projects that are operational but allow visitors for sightseeing or shopping.

A-Zenith industrial tourism spot

Children tour the workshop at A-Zenith. [Photo/Nantong Daily]

A-Zenith Home Furnishings Co is engaged in the research and development, manufacturing and marketing of furniture as well as research into furniture culture and has gained widespread recognition with outstanding products and services.

At A-Zenith, visitors can gain a comprehensive understanding of Shanghai-style furniture, whole house customization, decoration design, carpentry, and home textiles. They can also discuss these matters with carving masters and try their hands at wood handicrafts or whole house decoration via software.

Nantong Headwear Cultural and Creative Park

Headwear from around the world is exhibited at the Nantong Headwear Cultural and Creative Park. [Photo/Nantong Daily]

Established by Nantong Foremost Garments and Accessories Co, Nantong Headwear Cultural and Creative Park specializes in headwear, gloves, scarves, and bags.

The park offers visitors the chance to get a glimpse of the entire production process of headwear, appreciate a wide variety of headwear from around the world, and make headwear themselves.

Wondrous Dreamworks

A girl tries making a cake at Wondrous Dreamworks. [Photo/Nantong Daily]

Wanqian Food Co in Rugao is a domestically renowned food company and its dream factory provides diverse choices for visitors to learn about the pastry culture in Nantong, bread culture around the world, and cake and dessert culture. At the dream factory, visitors can also taste the freshly-made delicacies and try making local pastries.