Luoyang Peony Festival - The peony of Luoyang is the most beautiful under heaven", as the saying goes. The peony, the emblem flower of Luoyang, is lauded as "queen of flowers with ethereal color and celestial fragrance."Since the Tang Dynasty no Chinese city has been able to rival Luoyang in growing peonies. Growing the peony and marveling at it has, in fact, long been a local obsession. Of the 500,000 peony shrubs in 350-odd strains that are cultivated in Luoyang, the yaohuang (Yaos yellow peony) and weizi (Weis purple peony) are the "king"and "queen"of all peonies. The first Luoyang Peony Festival took place on April 15-25 in 1983; since then it has become a major annual event.

There are many full-length variety shows, flower watching, lantern show, exhibitions of traditional Chinese calligraphy and painting and photography, symposiums, and business talks. Banquets are arranged for peony admirers, and all kinds of snacks and refreshments are served as well.

Travel Tips:

Time:April 15-25 every year.
Venue:  Luoyang, Henan Province

Best Places to Enjoy the Flower:

Guose Peony Garden
This is the largest Peony garden in the city. The garden is found close to the 310 highway, 4 kilometers away from Luoyang city. In every April, the peonies are in full blossom, creating a superlative.

Wangcheng Park
During late spring( April and May), the park really blooms. Visitors from both home and abroad populate the park to enjoy the famed Luoyang Peony.