Nantong hosts the 32nd Nantong Chrysanthemum Exhibition on Oct 31. [Photo provided to nantong.gov.cn]

The 32nd Nantong Chrysanthemum Exhibition kicked off at the Nantong Botanical Garden in Nantong, East China's Jiangsu province, on Oct 31.

The exhibition this year saw a record number of exhibitors and species of chrysanthemums, as 24 exhibitors will bring more than 300 chrysanthemum species to the exhibition.

A landscape design for the 32nd Nantong Chrysanthemum Exhibition. [Photo/ourjiangsu]

This year's exhibition consists of 24 outdoor landscape designs (including nine chrysanthemum-themed designs), chrysanthemum exhibitions, flower arrangement exhibitions and competitions, and bonsai exhibitions.

During the month-long exhibition, visitors can taste delicacies made of chrysanthemum and drink chrysanthemum tea in addition to admiring the flowery scenery.

A landscape design for the 32nd Nantong Chrysanthemum Exhibition. [Photo/ourjiangsu]

People can also participate in the exhibition by viewing photos on the official WeChat account of the Nantong Chrysanthemum Exhibition (ntjhz0513).

An online reservation is required, which can be made by following the official WeChat account of the Nantong Langshan Forest Park (ntlsfjmsq).

Chrysanthemums are on display at the 32nd Nantong Chrysanthemum Exhibition. [Photo/ourjiangsu]

Visitors are also required to show negative nucleic acid test results taken within 48 hours, have their temperatures taken, and wear face masks before entering the venue.

Opening hours: 6 am to 4:30 pm

Address: No 19 Gongnongnan Road, Chongchuan district