Nantong's attractions offer free admission for China Tourism Day

An aerial view of Shuihui Garden in Rugao. [Photo/IC]

Nantong in Jiangsu province will offer free admission to seven of its tourist attractions to celebrate the upcoming 14th China Tourism Day, which falls on May 19.

The Junshan and Jianshan mountains scenic area and Seyuan Garden will be free to enter on May 19, July 1, Aug 10, and the opening day of the 2024 China Nantong Jianghai International Culture and Tourism Festival.

The Green Valley City, Rugao-style Bonsai Garden, Rugao Dinghui Temple, Rugao Yangtze River Medicinal Plant Garden, Rugao Jindao Ecological Park, and Rugao Pingyuanchi Lotus Folklore Park will be open to the public free of charge on May 19, July 1, Aug 1, and the opening day of the 2024 China Nantong Jianghai International Culture and Tourism Festival.

An aerial view of Green Valley City in early winter. [Photo/VCG]

Green Valley City, known as the "lungs of the city" and one of the attractions offering free admission, was once 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.