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Luoyang Peony Fair in 2013

 

Luoyang Peony Festival is very popular among Chinese tourists and among peony enthusiasts the world over. Each year from mid-April to mid-May, the peonies are in full bloom, generally reaching their peak during the period April 15th-25th, which is the date set for the annual festival. During the peonu fair, gardens are awash with colorful flowers mostly reds mixed with whites, yellows and purples set against a background of thick, vibrant, dark green leaves, like a myriad of precious stones set in bright, shiny rings. In addition, there are various folk performances staged in the gardens.

The main venue of the annual Luoyang Peony Festival is Luoyang National Peony Garden

Luoyang City is located in west Henan Province in Central China. Besides seeing peonies, famous tourist attractions include White Horse Temple and Longmen Grottoes. Luoyang City is only 1 hour by train to Zhengzhou City, where the world famous Shaolin Temple is located. Luoyang City is by train 9 hours from Beijing (Great Wall of China), 14 hours from Shanghai (The Bund) or 6 hours from Xi'an (Terrocotta Army). Flights are also available between these cities.

The main venue of the annual Luoyang Peony Festival is Luoyang National Peony Garden, located in the town of Mongshan on the outskirts of Luoyang.