Two places in Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu province, have been shortlisted as national boutique rural tourism destinations.

A series of cultural and creative products from Yangzhou attracted flocks of visitors at the 5th Grand Canal Culture and Tourism Expo in Suzhou from Sept 21 to 24.

The sweet osmanthus, a tiny flower with a glorious honeyed scent, is now in full bloom in Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu province.

Lycoris radiata, also known as red spider lilies, is now in full bloom in Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu province.

Foreigners will be able to make appointments and inquiries related to their visas and other documents starting from Oct 9 on the government service platform of the National Immigration Administration.