Children pick fruit in an orchard in Nantong. [Photo/WeChat account: ntwgx6]

Nantong's countryside is bursting with ripe fruit this July, and local farms are opening to visitors to pick their own produce. From juicy peaches and crisp pears to plump grapes and exotic dragon fruit, here is a curated selection across the city's districts and counties.

Ronghe Yixin Orchard in Hai'an

Ronghe Yixin Orchard is a leisure garden blending fruit picking, farm-to-table dining, and outdoor activities. Its peach orchard features multiple honey peach varieties.

Picking season: July – August

Address: Zhuangzhi village, Hai'an Economic and Technological Development Zone

Fruit: Honey peaches

Jinwang Family Farm in Rugao

Jinwang Family Farm is a provincial‑level model farm spanning over 500 mu (33.33 hectares), specializing in specialty fruits and vegetables in a scenic rural setting.

Picking season: June – September 

Address: Dingmao village, Motou town

Fruit: Sweet corns, asparagus, okra, myoga ginger, fragrant taroes, and more

Hongqiao Family Farm in Rudong

Hongqiao Family Farm is a smart‑greenhouse complex offering year‑round fruit and vegetable picking, plus fishing, dining, and camping in an integrated leisure agriculture park.

Picking season: June – September 

Address: Hongqiao village, Juegang subdistrict

Fruit: Peaches, corns, melons, vegetable, and grapes

Guoyuan village in Qidong

Guoyuan village is a suburban picking destination just minutes from the city center, known for high‑sugar, fine‑fleshed pears.

Picking season: June – August 

Fruit: Loquats, pears, and peaches

Lixiaopi Manor in Tongzhou

Lixiaopi Manor is a premium ecological estate focused on strawberries and multi‑season produce, with facilities for team building, study tours, and family leisure, including a petting zoo and coffee house.

Picking season: February – November 

Address: Xincun village, Dongshe town

Fruit: Cherry tomatoes, corns, watermelons, strawberries, and muskmelons

Jinsheng Ecological Resort in Haimen

Jinsheng Ecological Resort is a 80‑mu resort in Dahong village growing stone fruits and grapes in a pastoral setting.

Picking season: June – September 

Address: Dahong village, Sanchang town

Fruit: Honey peaches, yellow peaches, loquats, and grapes

Nantong Urban Agricultural Park in Chongchuan

Nantong Urban Agricultural Park is a large modern urban park in the north of Chongchuan, integrating fruit picking, immersive farming experiences, science education, and cultural tourism.

Picking season: Mid‑June – Late September 

Address: 555 Tongliu Road

Fruit: Muskmelons, grapes, watermelons, cherry tomatoes, dragon fruit, and honey peaches