A rural scenic spot in Haimen district. Nantong, Jiangsu province [Photo/ntfabu.com] 

Haimen district in Nantong, Jiangsu province has been shortlisted as a national key area for developing leisure agriculture, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs announced on Nov 28.

Sixty counties and districts in the country made the list.

Authorities have in recent years been channeling more resources into developing a series of boutique rural tours, innovating local delicacies, and holding various agricultural festivals to aid rural vitalization.

The district is currently home to one national beautiful and leisure village, one provincial sports base, one provincial farming experience base, three provincial leisure and sightseeing villages, and 10 national demonstration zones for leisure agriculture and rural touring.

A rural scenic spot in Haimen district. Nantong, Jiangsu province. [Photo/ntfabu.com]