Nantong Kite Museum

　　The museum’s exhibition area is divided into four halls: the first hall displays the profound culture of kites; the second highlights the significant contributions of kites; the third presents a fascinating world of kites; the fourth features the unique Nantong Ban Yao kites, as well as a kite-making workshop and an audiovisual room. The collection includes a variety of traditional aerophones known as the “symphony in the sky”: "weng sound," "chuozi," "whistle," and "hulong," all with long historical roots.

　　Also on display are dozens of traditional art pieces, along with kite-making equipment, tools, physical objects, photos, and written materials.

　　The museum mainly exhibits kites that have competed in international competitions, award certificates, and documents from the region, as well as innovations in kite-making techniques by artisans and theoretical research works by kite enthusiasts. It prominently reflects the regional, inherited, innovative, and popular aspects of kite culture. Additionally, there is a section on kites and cultural figures—such as kites and Cao Xueqin, Mei Lanfang—presented with illustrations and brief introductions. There are also classical poems by famous poets from various dynasties praising the craftsmanship and flying of kites, rendered in calligraphy, allowing visitors to appreciate the profound richness of Nantong’s kite culture.

　　Aside from viewing, listening, and touching, there is also a small room where visitors interested in making kites can participate in hands-on crafting.

　　Admission: 15 RMB.

　　Opening hours: 08:30–17:00. Closed on Mondays, but open during holidays.

　　Transportation

　　Take bus route 7 (Haohe Scenic Area Special Line) and then walk to the museum. Appendix: Map of the Nantong Kite Museum location