A group of people, wearing long, white silk clothes, practice tai chi while ancient Chinese music plays in the background as dawn breaks at Xiangshan Hill in Zhangjiagang.

The city, which is in Jiangsu province, is known as the "garden city" of China.

With a greenery rate of 39.6 percent, the area's natural environment is a popular place for local residents to go each day for their morning activities, which include tai chi, dancing and singing.