Natural beauty, special delicacies, and recreational spots. A visit to Jiangsu Province in summer allows you to enjoy a variety of attractions and activities.

What to see?

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Located in Nanjing’s Pukou District, Xigeng is known as the hometown of lotus, boasting the largest lotus base in East China.

The Purple Mountain in Nanjing provides an excellent environment. On summer nights, the area around Linggu Temple is alight with tens of thousands of fireflies, dancing in the woods like twinkling stars.

What to eat?

Yangshan Town in Wuxi City is renowned for its “honey peaches,” known for their exceptional taste and enticing aroma.

Sihong County in Suqian City, near the Hongze Lake, is famous for its quality crayfish, commonly called small lobsters in China.

Dongtai City is recognized as the "hometown of watermelon," where the fields are filled with laughter during the harvest season.

Suzhou is famous for the edible seeds of Euryale ferox, called qianshi in Chinese, revered as the "ginseng of the water" for their nutrition values.

What fun activities?

In Lianyungang, a popular destination to beat the summer heat, people can enjoy the sunshine, beach and ocean views.

Tangshan Water World in Nanjing is also a favorite place to cool off in summer.

For those who want to treat their eyes with lush greenery, Lixiahe National Wetland Park should be at the top of your travel list.