Beautiful peony flowers, known as the "Flower of Love" in China, are now in full bloom across the Yangtze River Delta region. Join us as we explore a few choice sites of peony flowers in the area and become immersed in the unique romance and beauty of the season.

Shanghai

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Recommended sites

- Shanghai Botanical Garden

- Chenshan Botanical Garden

- Guyi Garden

In the Shanghai Botanical Garden, peony flowers take center stage in May after the tree peonies finish their flowering period. The garden features around 80 varieties of peonies, creating a stunning floral display.

Chenshan Botanical Garden also offers a breathtaking sea of colorful peony flowers that captivate visitors.

Guyi Garden boasts a full spectrum of peony flower colors, including purple, pink, and red, adding to the garden's charm.

Yangzhou, Jiangsu province

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Recommended sites

- Fuyuan Garden

- Bonsai Garden, Slender West Lake Park

- Heyuan Garden

Peonies, long dubbed the "Flower Deity of May", are one of Yangzhou's city flowers. These beautiful blooms, especially the double-flowered varieties, enchant visitors with their orderly, layered petals.

Hangzhou, Zhejiang province

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Recommended sites

- Liuhe Pagoda

Liuhe Pagoda currently hosts a total of 500 peony plants. Folklore often refers to peonies as the "King of Flowers" due to their elegant shape, luxurious blooms, and multiple layers of petals. These vibrant flowers come in red, pink, white, yellow, and other colors, with red peonies being the most common and striking.

Bozhou, Anhui province

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Recommended sites

- Peony Flower Field

Bozhou is home to the world's largest peony flower field, recognized by the Guinness World Records, covering an area of 578,959.2 square meters. The endless peony fields resemble pink carpets, adorning the countryside with extraordinary beauty.