Luoyang Peony Festival
The 30th Luoyang Peony Festival is set to be held in Luoyang, Henan Province from April 10 to May 10.Boasting the best peonies in the country and a thousand years of history, Luoyang is set to usher in many tourists at that time.
Luoyang Peony Festival is very popular among Chinese tourists and among peony enthusiasts all over the world. During the peony festivals, gardens are awash with colorful flowers, mostly reds and 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.
Since the Tang Dynasty no Chinese city has been able to rival Luoyang in growing peonies. The first Luoyang Peony Festival took place on April 15-25 in 1983; since then it has become a major annual event. Compared to the 30-day festivals held over the past 19 years, next month's festival will be the longest one yet.