Luoyang International Peony Garden
Henan · China
We will visit a peony garden from the following three parks according to the flowering period. Shenzhou Peony Garden, covering an area of 400,000 square meters (478,000 square yards), is a palatial park in the architectural style of Tang Dynasty (618-907) and filled with more than 1,000 species of peonies. The other option, the National Peony Garden is particularly famous for a peony tree planted more than 1,000 years ago. The China National Flower Garden occupies the largest area, and is designed especially for the peony culture of Luoyang with over 500,000 peony trees planted here.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Luoyang International Peony Garden
Welcome to the Luoyang International Peony Garden, a site that serves as the horticultural heartbeat of a city with over three millennia of history. As we stand here, you are entering more than just a park; you are entering a…
Listen in the app2The Imperial Legacy — Sui and Tang Traditions
To truly appreciate the peonies before you, we must look back to the Sui and Tang dynasties, a golden age of Chinese culture when Luoyang was at its zenith. During this period, the peony became the undisputed 'King of Flowers.'…
Listen in the app3The International Pavilion — A Global Gathering
While the heart of this garden is rooted in Chinese history, its name—the Luoyang International Peony Garden—reflects a modern, global perspective. In this section, the focus shifts from the domestic varieties of the Sui and Tang…
Listen in the app4The Late-Blooming Groves — Finding the 'Empress'
If you are visiting toward the end of April, you might worry that you have missed the peak of the festival. However, this section of the garden is specifically dedicated to the 'late news' peonies—varieties that wait until the…
Listen in the app5Peony Culture and the 'Industry Chain'
As we move further into the garden, we encounter the intersection of nature and commerce. The Luoyang Peony Festival is not just an aesthetic event; it has birthed a massive 'industry chain' that sustains the local economy and…
Listen in the app6The Amusement and Leisure Zone
In a fascinating juxtaposition typical of modern Chinese parks, the Luoyang International Peony Garden also features a large amusement area. For many local families, a trip to see the peonies is a full-day affair that requires…
Listen in the app7The Botanical Research and Propagation Center
Behind the scenes of the dazzling displays lies the serious work of the Botanical Research and Propagation Center. This is where the scientific 'creativity' of Luoyang is most evident. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As our journey through the Luoyang International Peony Garden comes to a close, let us reflect on what we have witnessed. We have traversed a landscape that is both a botanical wonder and a historical monument. …
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What is Luoyang International Peony Garden?
Luoyang International Peony Garden is a place in Henan · China with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Henan · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 34.7310, 112.4088 |
| Last updated |