Contestants at the Miss Tourism International 2019 competition hold a banner at Nantong Zhou Ji Green Expo Garden, Jan 1. [Photo/zgnt.net]

A group of contestants taking part in the Miss Tourism International 2019 beauty competition visited Zhou Ji Green Expo Garden in Nantong, Jiangsu province, on Jan 1, as part of a world tour. 

The women, from more than 10 countries and regions, are competing to win a title based on their looks and how well they represent their countries. 

Zhou Ji Green Expo Garden is a national 4A-level scenic spot, located in the eastern suburbs of Nantong.

The dreamy garden covers an area measuring 320,000 square meters, showcasing more than 6,000 species of rare plants from all over the world, with up to 160,000 specimens.

The garden is divided into 10 areas, including special zones for tropical fruit and flowers, and museums dedicated to rain forests and sand plants.