Ecological restoration transforms tidal flats into green oasis in E China's Jiangsu

Photo taken on Oct. 5, 2026, shows visitors exploring terraced flower fields at Intercontinental Dream Island in Nantong, east China's Jiangsu Province. After years of ecological restoration, the area has been transformed from barren tidal flats into an ecological oasis along the Yangtze River, offering visitors a popular destination for nature experiences and leisure activities. (Xu Congjun/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Oct. 5, 2026, shows visitors exploring terraced flower fields at Intercontinental Dream Island in Nantong, east China's Jiangsu Province.(Xu Congjun/Guangming Picture)