🌺 Welcome to the Peony Paradise in Heze, China!
Hey there! Have you ever seen a flower so beautiful that it’s called a \”peerless beauty\”? 🌸 Let’s take a virtual trip to Heze, a city in Shandong Province, eastern China, known as the \”Peony Capital of China\”!
Every year, starting on April 10, Heze bursts into color with the Heze Peony International Communication Forum and the Seminar on Yellow River Stories. But what’s so special about peonies, you ask?
🌼 The Amazing Peonies of Heze
Peonies are big, fluffy flowers that come in lots of colors like pink, red, white, and even yellow! In Heze, there are so many different kinds of peonies that it’s like a rainbow garden. 🌈 The city has a whole industry dedicated to growing and sharing these gorgeous flowers with the world.
🎒 An Adventure in Caozhou Baihua Garden
Imagine walking through a garden called Caozhou Baihua Garden, where \”Baihua\” means \”a hundred flowers\” in Chinese. 🌹🌷🌻 Here, peonies bloom as far as the eye can see, and each one has its own story. Some legends say that peonies are symbols of honor, wealth, and beauty.
📖 Discover the Legends
One legend tells of a peony that refused to bloom out of season, even when ordered by an empress! 🌺 This showed the peony’s strong character and made it even more special to the people of China.
🗺️ Join the Peony Festival Fun!
During the festival, visitors from all over the world come to enjoy the flowers, learn about Chinese culture, and celebrate the stories of the Yellow River. Even if you can’t travel to Heze right now, you can learn about these amazing flowers and their history. Maybe one day, you’ll get to see them in person! 😊
So, what do you think? Are peonies your new favorite flower? Next time you see one, you’ll know the special stories behind its petals. 🌺
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Live: Immerse into the splendor of flourished peony in Heze, China
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