Wisteria at Nantong Museum. [Photo/WeChat account: ntwgx6]

Spring is the best season for a delightful outing to enjoy nature's bounty. If you are still looking for a place to enjoy the charm of the beautiful season in Nantong, here's a list of the best offers.

Magnolia

Wenfeng Tower

Address: No 11 Wenfeng Road, Chongchuan district

Best viewing period: Mid-March

In the courtyard at the foot of Wenfeng Tower, magnolia flowers as white as snow complement the classical architecture, perfectly embodying Chinese aesthetics.

Peonies

Langshan Peony Garden 

Address: Beilu Garden, Langshan Mountain Scenic Area, No 18 Huayuan Road, Chongchuan district

Best viewing period: Early April to early May

As the spring breeze warms further, the peonies at Langshan Mountain follow their flowering season and bloom quietly against the clear mountain light, every petal holding the warmth and depth of spring.

Rapeseed flowers

Junshan Greenland

Address: Junshan Greenland, Langshan Mountain National Forest Park

Best viewing period: Late March to Mid-April

As the spring tide sweeps across Junshan Greenland, an expanse of gold spreads out – the feast of rapeseed flowers, spring's most passionate confession.

Pingyuanchi village

Address: Pingyuanchi village, Chengbei subdistrict, Rugao

Best viewing period: Late March to late April

Pingyuanchi village enchants visitors with its vast stretches of rapeseed flowers set against lush green wheat fields, offering a perfect escape to embrace nature and unwind.

Tulips

Seyuan Garden 

Address: No 150 Nanjiao Road, Chongchuan district

Best viewing period: March to May

When the spring breeze brushes over Seyuan Garden, tulips spread out to form a technicolor dreamland.

China roses

Nantong Botanical Garden 

Address: No 19 Gongnongnan Road, Chongchuan district

Best viewing period: April to May

Evening breezes blow gently, the fragrance of roses fills the air; just strolling along the flower paths, you'll know the gentleness of spring is hidden in the bloom of every rose.

Pear blossoms

Yuba village

Address: 50 meters north of the Party-Mass Service Center, Yuba village, Dagong town, Hai'an

Best viewing period: Late March to Mid-April

With over 30 years of history, these pear trees stretch across the fields, pure white pear blossoms dotting the branches like white spirits fallen to earth.

Xuwan Pear Garden

Address: Xuwan Family Ecological Farm, Xuwan Residential Area, Dongchen town, Rugao

Best viewing period: Late March to late April

Nearly 300 mu (2 hectares) of pear trees are in full bloom, clusters of pear blossoms adorn the branches, and the white sea of flowers complements the field landscape sketches beautifully.

Cherry blossoms

Bencha Ancient Town

Address: No 2 North Zhongshi Street, Bencha town, Rudong County

Best viewing period: Mid-March to early April

The cherry blossom avenue along the Tengluo River features dozens of cherry varieties, with pink and white petals gently fluttering, paving romantic paths.

Wisteria

Nantong Museum

Address: No 19 Haonan Road, Chongchuan district

Best viewing period: April to early May

In April, the century-old wisteria planted by Zhang Jian (1853-1926) hangs like waterfalls in Haonan Mansion, together with other blooming flowers, complementing the century-old historical buildings.

Nantong Forest Safari Park

Address: No 299 Tongliu Road, Chongchuan district

Best viewing period: Early April to early May

Here you can enjoy the beauty of wisteria and adorable wildlife. A must-visit venue for families with kids.

Other options if you want to enjoy more species and varieties at once

Zhouji Menghuan Island

Address: No 1 Tianchi Road, Wujie town, Tongzhou district

Best viewing period: Early March to early June

In spring on this island, creative attractions such as Wisteria Palace, Peach Blossom Island, Plum Blossom Hill, and Sakura Valley complement each other, with wisteria, peach blossoms, plum blossoms, moss phlox, roses, and water lilies blooming in succession.

Zhouji Green Expo Garden 

Address: Intersection of Renmindong Road and Tonghai Road, Shuangmeng village, Xianfeng town, Tongzhou district

Best viewing period: Early March to early April

The scenic area features over 6,000 species of rare plants, with cherry blossoms, wisteria, roses, climbing roses, cactus flowers, crabapples, and more, complementing 10 themed attractions.

Shuihui Garden

Address: No 299 Bixia Road, Rucheng Street, Rugao

Best viewing period: March to May

Century-old climbing roses, magnolias, wisteria, and star jasmine are in full bloom, along with five-colored peaches, roses, and the ancient colors and floral scents enchanting visitors.