Some 1.5 million tulips planted in Qidong, Nantong are now in bloom, forming a vivid and multicolored sea of flowers against the glistening waves in the estuary of the Yangtze River. [Photo/WeChat account: qidongfabu]

The annual tulip expo will open in Yuantuojiao Resort in Qidong, Nantong on March 20.

The event has been held for three years in a row. Organizers have said that this year's expo will be larger than the previous one, with a total of 1.5 million tulips in more than 30 varieties covering nearly 50,000 square meters of area at the seaside.

In addition to admiring the flowers, a range of activities will be staged, including cultural performances, entertainment activities for children, a huge kite display, and a campfire party in the evening, to offer more fun for visitors.

Due to the COVID-19 epidemic, strict prevention and control measures will be taken during the expo. Visitors are required to put on their masks, present their health QR codes, and have their temperature taken before entering.

The opening ceremony will also be live-streamed online at 11:18 am that day, allowing people who cannot visit in person to enjoy the colorful scenes.

Scan the following QR code to watch the live stream of the opening ceremony for the tulip expo.