In pictures: The many sides of Taizhou

A collection of photographs from the Taizhou Culture and Tourism Photography Exhibition offers a window into the city's life, cultural traditions and evolving urban landscape.

Beyond capturing the character of Taizhou, Jiangsu province, the images tell a broader story of the city's efforts to protect its cultural heritage, expand access to public cultural services and upgrade its industries.

An expansive lotus pond bathed in the morning sunlight in Taizhou. [Photo/WeChat account: tztour]

Taizhou's dazzling nightscape. [Photo/WeChat account: tztour]

Visitors cool off in the water at Longlin Dam, Hailing district. [Photo/WeChat account: tztour]

Rapeseed flower fields in Taizhou. [Photo/WeChat account: tztour]

A gate at Qinhu Lake Wetland Park reads, "This is Taizhou. We are the Champions." celebrating the city's victory in the 2025 Jiangsu Football City League. [Photo/WeChat account: tztour]