Hey there, flower lovers! 
Did you know that in Heze City, located in eastern China’s Shandong Province, there’s a special celebration all about peonies?
The “2025 World Peony Conference” and the “34th Heze International Peony Cultural Tourism Festival” have just kicked off, and it’s blooming amazing! 
Heze is called the “world’s capital of peonies”. Why? Because they have over 1,308 different types of these beautiful flowers! 
That’s a lot of peonies!
These peonies come in nine different colors and have ten unique flower styles. From vibrant reds to soft pinks and pure whites, there’s a peony for everyone to love.
People all over China adore these flowers, and guess what? They’re popular around the globe too! 
Peonies from Heze have been shared with over 30 countries and regions, including places like the U.S., Russia, and Germany.
It’s so cool to see a flower that’s been part of Chinese tradition spreading happiness worldwide. Maybe one day, you’ll get to see these stunning peonies in person too!
What’s your favorite flower? Would you like to visit a peony festival? Let us know! 
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
