Visitors gather around a giant cat-shaped topiary at the Tangzha flower market in Chongchuan. [Photo/WeChat account: chongchuanonline]

The second edition of the Tangzha flower market opened on Oct 27 at the Tangzha Beishi Scenic Area in Chongchuan district, Nantong, and will remain open until Nov 30.

The opening event featured an array of performances, including traditional Chinese-style dance, folk music, band performances, as well as interactive sessions with clowns. The market features about 200 varieties of chrysanthemum lining the streets and alleys, complemented by cat-themed art installations that nod to the cats already wandering the scenic area.

Throughout the venue, visitors can explore around 100 stalls offering a variety of products, including intangible cultural heritage crafts, fresh-cut flowers and potted plants, and light refreshments, with osmanthus rice cakes among the offerings. Visitors have the opportunity to appreciate the flowers during daylight hours and enjoy the illuminated lanterns after dark.

The market's first edition last year attracted about 200,000 visitors in its first two weeks and generated approximately 2 million yuan ($299,862) in revenue for vendors. During this year's preview period, foot traffic on Oct 25 alone exceeded 40,000.