Staying at home with the air conditioner switched on is not the only way to spend a hot summer. People can visit the following places in Qidong, Nantong.

Qidong Art Museum

Qidong Art Museum. [Photo/WeChat account: qdrmt0513]

The Qidong Art Museum consists of three exhibition halls, which mainly showcase woodblock paintings. The harmonious co-existence-themed International Poster Invitational Exhibition is currently underway at the museum, displaying 97 posters by designers from 34 countries and regions. It will run until Sept 4.

Address: No 600 Pujiang Road

Opening hours: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Tuesday to Sunday

Qidong Culture Center

Qidong Culture Center. [Photo/WeChat account: qdrmt0513]

The Qidong Culture Center offers students a wide variety of services, including art training sessions, exhibitions of intangible cultural heritage and cartoons, and reading and chess competitions. From July 4 to 29, visitors can also enjoy performances free of charge at 2 pm every weekday.

Address: No 11 Gate, Northern area of the Culture and Sports Center, Qiantangjiang Road

Opening hours: 8:30 am to 8:30 pm Mondays to Sunday

Qidong Museum

A comic strip exhibition on the folk culture and customs of Shadi is held at the Qidong Museum. [Photo/WeChat account: qdrmt0513]

The Qidong Museum includes an urban exhibition hall and a historical and cultural exhibition hall to showcase the achievements and highlights of the city in various fields. A comic strip exhibition on the folk culture and customs of Shadi recently commenced at the museum.

Address: To the east of the intersection of Qiantangjiang Road and South Jianghai Road

Opening hours: 8:30 am to 11:30 am and 2 pm to 5:30 pm Tuesday to Sunday

Diehu Lake Park

An aerial view of Diehu Lake Park. [Photo/WeChat account: qdrmt0513]

Diehu Lake Park (or Butterfly Lake Park) includes two small libraries, a playground, a football field, a basketball court, a badminton court, and a tennis court.

The 1,000-square-meter playground has a sand field, a climbing wall, and other facilities for children.

Address: South Jianghai Road, Huilong town