Four leading tourist products and services in Taizhou city – located in East China's Jiangsu province – were recently included on a list for popularity, new tourism scenarios, brand marketing and for model examples for boosting consumer spending.

A scenic area in Taizhou city has been included in this year's list of smart travel destinations in East China's Jiangsu province, the provincial department of culture and tourism announced recently.

In September, around 150 mu (10 hectares) of radiant sunflowers in the He'an scenic area – in the Hailing district of Taizhou city, in East China's Jiangsu province – are blooming and they'll keep on blooming until October.

The fifth Grand Canal Cultural and Tourism Expo – held on Sept 22-24 in Suzhou city, in East China's Jiangsu province – showcased Taizhou city's cultural and culinary highlights in the region, as well as its handicrafts and other intangible heritage and performances.

The fourth Jiangnan Food Festival kicked off with a vibrant display of Taizhou cuisine at Jinjiang Paradise in Shanghai on Sept 17.

A promotional conference for the 2023 Xinghua crab and chrysanthemum tourism season took place in Nanjing, the capital city of East China's Jiangsu province, on Sept 6.

​The 2023 Yangtze River Delta autumn market took place on Sept 2 and 3 in Shanghai.

Taizhou city in Jiangsu province will add a large park in mid-October – called the Xindong Sports Park – providing a diverse range of facilities.