Here are some recommended places for spring outings in Qidong, a county-level city of Nantong, in East China's Jiangsu province.

Diehu Lake Park

An aerial view of Diehu Lake Park in Qidong, a county-level city of Nantong, in East China's Jiangsu province. [Photo/WeChat account: qdrmt0513]

Diehu Lake Park, covering an area of 90.1 hectares, including 52 hectares of water area, is known as the city's "ecological green lung”.

Tulip Expo at the Yuantuojiao Resort

Tulips are blooming at Yuantuojiao Resort in Qidong, a county-level city of Nantong, in East China's Jiangsu province. [Photo/WeChat account: qdrmt0513]

The 6th tulip flora expo is underway at Yuantuojiao Resort in Qidong.

About 1.2 million tulip flowers are now in full bloom, covering an area of 30,000 square meters.

Plum forest in Banchang village

Plum flowers bloom in Banchang village, Haifu town, Qidong, a county-level city of Nantong, in East China's Jiangsu province. [Photo/WeChat account: qdrmt0513]

In Banchang village, Haifu town, there are over 6,000 plum blossoms blooming in a 120-mu (8-hectare) plum forest.

Golden Beach Scenic Area

An aerial view of Golden Beach Scenic Area in Qidong, a county-level city of Nantong, in East China's Jiangsu province. [Photo/WeChat account: qdrmt0513]

Golden Beach Scenic Area boasts wetlands and beaches and is a wonderful place for sightseeing and leisure.

The scenic area was designated a national 3A-level scenic spot in 2011 and a provincial wetland park in Jiangsu province in 2017.