Yangzhou, a popular tourist destination in East China's Jiangsu province, was promoted during a China Day event on June 17 in Philadelphia, the largest city in the US state of Pennsylvania.

Yangzhou hosted a tasting event of famous kinds of green tea recently, inviting experts in planting, making green tea and tea lovers to exchange ideas.

Slender West Lake scenic area, the most popular tourist attraction in Yangzhou, opened a smart service zone at its north gate on June 1.

As summer approaches, over 3,000 vats of lotuses are in full bloom at the Jiangsu Lixiahe Agricultural Science Research Institute in Guanglin district of Yangzhou, Jiangsu province, which is located inside the famous Slender West Lake scenic area.

The lotus flowers in Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu province, have entered their yearly blooming season, offering visitors many picturesque views.