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Luoyang Peony

Luoyang is renowned as: the city of peony. The city has long been famous for its beautiful peony flowers. Peony, has been called the King of Flowers for its gorgeous charm and unbelievably beauty. The Flower has been a symbol of grace in China. Ancient Chinese poets once compared peony with the beautiful and elegant ladies and thought the two were equally pleasant to the eye.

Luoyang has a long history of planting peony. Peony growing began to prevail in the region in the ancient Sui Dyansty, over one thousand years ago. In the Tang Dynasry, many famous gardens for peony were built and peony was planted on a massive scale. Luoyang became the country's peony cultivation and trade center in the Song Dynasty. Luoyang Peony is international famous for the Peony. Luoyang's unique climate is well suited to its peony growing culture. Luoyang is located in the temperate zone with favorable and humid climate all year around.

Luoyang peony is well-known for its big flowers and many varieties. Each year, in late spring when the peonies are in full blossom, thousands of visitors swarm to the city to enjoy the stunningly beautiful flowers. The international Peony Festival held here annually adds even more fame to Luoyang's peony.

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.

Tips:

1. Transportation:  
   Take bus No 51 from the railway station or Guxi Station and get off  the Guose Peony Garden.
   Flag down a taxi in the railway station for around 10 yuan.
2. Entrance fee: around 20 yuan

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.

Tips:

1. The anual Peony Festival is held in this park each April. A great variety of peonies as well as many interesting cultural shows featuring the local flavors can be enjoyed that day.
2. How to get there?
   There are many public buses from the railway station heading there.   

 

 

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