As the temperature continues to rise, Nantong has embraced the blooming season of various flowers. Here are some of the best places to admire spring blossoms in the city.

Nantong Museum

Local residents practice tai chi on the northern lawn of Nantong Museum on March 9. [Photo/zgnt.net]

Plum, magnolia, peach, and camellia flowers are currently in full bloom at Nantong Museum.

Known as the first museum founded by Chinese people, the site was initially planned as a public botanical garden by its founder Zhang Jian, an industrial magnate and scholar in modern China.

Zhang and the museum's first curator Sun Yue collected a wide range of plants by picking varieties up in wild fields, purchasing plants, and receiving donations.

"The museum is currently home to more than 300 species of plants, including some with medical and edible use," said Ju Weidong, a local plant expert.

Langshan National Forest Park 

A resident climbs Junshan Mountain in Langshan National Forest Park in Nantong. [Photo/zgnt.net]

Orychophragmus violaceus, commonly called Chinese violet cress, is in full bloom on Junshan Mountain, while the annual tulip expo at Seyuan Garden has also commenced.

According to Shi Xiaofei, a worker at Langshan National Forest Park, nearly 30,000 peonies of more than 70 varieties will soon usher in the blooming season at Beilu Garden and that a peony festival will be held in early April.

Shiji Avenue

Plum flowers are in full bloom on Shiji Avenue in Nantong. [Photo/zgnt.net]

Trunk roads in Nantong, including Shiji Avenue, Xizhan Avenue, and Guanyang Road, are blanketed by a sea of flowers, as the spring approaches.

The floral scenery is part of the local government's efforts to enhance the living environment in the downtown area.

A number of green belts have been built along trunk roads, offering a great space for local residents to relax and exercise.