Potted miniature landscapes are on display at the exhibition. [Photo/Nantong Daily]

A bonsai exhibition, one of the supporting activities of the ongoing 32nd Nantong Chrysanthemum Exhibition, opened at the Nantong Botanical Garden in Nantong, East China's Jiangsu province, on Nov 1.

More than 80 potted miniature landscapes by 30 bonsai makers in the city are on display at the exhibition.

A bonsai of drooping willows by Wang Rusheng is on display at the exhibition. [Photo/Nantong Daily]

A drooping willow bonsai exhibit in the center of the exhibition hall was created by Wang Rusheng, vice-chairman of the Chinese Bonsai Artists Association.

Wang said that he was inspired by the scenic views along the Haohe River, one of the best-protected ancient moats in China, that he wanted to embody the concept of a green home through the work and that it is an innovative Nantong-style bonsai.

A visitor takes photos of bonsais at the exhibition. [Photo/Nantong Daily]

Mainly made from the yacca tree, the Nantong-style bonsai features short branches and closely woven leaf buds and is not easily deformed. They are usually seen at national reception venues, including the Zhongnanhai leadership compound and the Great Hall of the People.

The exhibition will run until Nov 5 and visitors can make reservations by following the official WeChat account of the Nantong Langshan Forest Park (ntlsfjmsq).