A soccer exchange match takes place at Xiaoyangkou Tourist Resort in Rudong county, Nantong, on May 11. [Photo/WeChat account: rudongfb]

Players from Nantong Zhiyun Football Club (FC) had a fun soccer exchange match with the Rudong team of Nantong Amateur Football League at Xiaoyangkou Tourist Resort in Rudong county, Nantong, on May 11.

Zhiyun is the first professional football team in Nantong.

The Zhiyun players shared their techniques and practical experience with the Rudong team players, relying on their rich experience on the field and professional football skills before.

"I have long heard that the hot springs in Xiaoyangkou are excellent and beneficial for our sports rehabilitation. I have now had the chance to experience them as well," said Chen Zheng, a player from Nantong Zhiyun FC.

Xiaoyangkou is a core large-scale medium-temperature geothermal area in the Yangtze River Delta. High-quality geothermal resources are rare in China, and the spring water in this region is rich in more than 20 rare minerals, bestowing on it outstanding therapeutic value.