An aerial view of Zhou Ji Green Expo Garden in Tongzhou district, Nantong [Photo/ntfabu.com]

Zhou Ji Green Expo Garden reopened to the public in Nantong, East China's Jiangsu province on March 18 after closing on Jan 24 due to the novel coronavirus outbreak.

The outdoor area in the garden will be open from 8:00 to 17:00, while the indoor area will remain closed.

The garden is the first national 4A-level scenic spot in Tongzhou district and covers an area of 320,000 square meters. It is home to more than 8,000 species of rare plants from all over the world.

According to the garden's notice, visitors are required to wear masks, have their temperature taken and keep a distance of more than 1.5 m from others. Those with abnormal body temperatures will not be allowed to enter.

When entering the garden, ID cards (household registration for children) and Health QR Codes must be presented. 

During the epidemic control period, the garden can receive up to 12,000 visitors per day. Group activities will remain banned in the area.

The administrative office will monitor real-time visitor numbers and control the flow of visitors to avoid crowding.