Four villages in Nantong, East China's Jiangsu province, recently made the province's 2023 list of key rural tourism villages, according to the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism.

Xinglong Community in Qidong. [Photo/Nantong Daily]

Xinglong Community in Qidong

Located on an estuary of the northern branch of the Yangtze River, Xinglong Community is blessed with superior geographical position and features a beautiful natural environment, fresh air, pleasant climate, and unique Shadi culture.

Dushiyuan village in Tongzhou. [Photo/Nantong Daily]

Dushiyuan village in Tongzhou

Dushiyuan is a beautiful fishing village proud of its Yuwan ecotourism scenic area and its status as both a national 2A-level scenic spot and the agritainment base in Nantong.

Zhuangzhi village in Hai'an. [Photo/Nantong Daily]

Zhuangzhi village in Hai'an

Zhuangzhi village highlights relatively complete infrastructure such as supermarkets, accommodation, and public transportation. The village houses 26 efficient modern agricultural facilities featuring entertainment, sightseeing, and catering. Here, tourists can pick fruits and vegetables and experience the daily life of farmers.

Zhenbang village in Haimen. [Photo/Nantong Daily]

Zhenbang village in Haimen

Zhenbang village boasts diversified agriculture with its Qiangsheng vegetable base supplying Shanghai households and its Wangwang Farm developing sightseeing agriculture.

Tourists can visit Wangwang Farm to pick nectarines, golden kiwi fruit, grapes, figs, and winter jujubes themselves.