Nantong in Jiangsu province is bursting with vibrant life and energy during midsummer. This collection of images captures the diverse summer scenes of both urban and rural Nantong, preserving some of the most captivating waterside moments.

On the evening of June 25, the rain pauses, revealing a vast expanse of fiery clouds in the western sky. A resident captures this breathtaking scene on her cellphone. [Photo provided by Qian Weizhang to en.nantong.gov.cn]