When to visit 7 Nantong attractions for free

Junshan Mountain scenic area. [Photo/Nantong Daily]

Nantong authorities recently released free admission dates for seven local tourist attractions.

The seven attractions are Junshan Mountain scenic area, Seyuan Garden, Jianshan Mountain scenic area, Green Valley City, Hai'an Jianghuai Culture Park, Rugao Dinghui Temple, and Rugao Pingyuanchi Lotus Folklore Park.

All seven will be open to the public free of charge on May 19, China Tourism Day. The first three will also be free to the public on July 1 and Aug 22, with Green Valley City following on July 1, Jianghuai Culture Park on Aug 1 and Nov 1, Dinghui Temple on Aug 1, and Pingyuanchi Lotus Folklore Park on June 28.

Tourists observe a tea ceremony at the Jianshan Mountain scenic area, which is renowned for its tea leaves. [Photo/Nantong Daily]

Green Valley City, known as the "lungs of the city", was a private garden owned by Chen Baochu, a businessman who lived during the late Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).

More than 2,000 trees of over 150 different varieties grow throughout the scenic spot, around 20 of which are over 100 years old. Four adults are required to fully encircle the spot's 110-year-old camphor tree.

Jianghuai Culture Park showcases the history, culture, folk customs, and renowned figures of Hai'an. The park is also a botanical garden with numerous plantations, including an ancient camphor tree, Chinese yews, and other native trees.