Expats enjoy boating and explore the lotus flower garden at the Hongze Lake Wetland Park in Sihong county, Suqian, East China's Jiangsu province on July 19. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

On the second day, the group visited Hongze Lake Wetland, explored the lotus flower garden, and went to the Shuanggou Liquor Cultural Tourism Area, where they learnt about traditional drinking etiquette and tasted the baijiu.

Expats taste the baijiu at Shuanggou Liquor Cultural Tourism Area in Sihong county, Suqian, East China's Jiangsu province on July 19. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

"I was surprised to see how much the city focuses on using their natural resources for production, such as the lotus farming and peach orchards. Go Jiangsu provided our tour group with many new unforgettable experiences. We are grateful to have Go Jiangsu!" said Caitlin Armendariz, an IELTS teacher currently living in Nanjing.

The Go Jiangsu trips are organized by China Daily and the Information Office of Jiangsu Provincial People's Government, with the aim of promoting the province to an international audience. Ten events have been held since 2018.