Wangcheng Park

April in Luoyang has seen the rise of many new 'internet celebrities'. They bloom in various parks and scenic spots in Luoyang, some with unparalleled beauty, some with precious and rare varieties, some with unique and interesting shapes, and some with auspicious and fulfilling connotations. They all share one common name—Luoyang peony. Luoyang peonies were most prestigious during the Tang dynasty and considered the best in the world during the Song dynasty. The flowers are huge and the colors are extraordinary, with red, white, pink, yellow, purple, blue, green, black, multicolored... Peonies of all color series compete in beauty, each with its own charm. With all sorts of colors and fragrances, these 'flowers of wealth and honor' have attracted countless flower lovers to come in droves. Currently, peonies of all color series in Luoyang have their own 'circle-breaking' famous varieties.

Ancient sayings go, "Only the peony is the true color of the nation, when it blooms, the capital is moved," which shows the beauty of Luoyang's peonies. Wangcheng Park carries too many memories for the people of Luoyang, let me have another spring encounter with her. 🌈Location: Intersection of Zhongzhou Middle Road and Wangcheng Avenue in Luoyang City, on the site of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty royal city to the west of Luoyang Cultural Hall. 🌈Ticket Price: From March 25 to March 31, 30 yuan per person; From April 1 to May 5, it is 50 yuan per person. 🌈Bloom Period: Early blooming varieties start around April 5, peak bloom around April 7; Mid-blooming varieties start around April 9, peak bloom around April 13; Late-blooming varieties start around April 15, peak bloom around April 18. 🌈Varieties: There are the most varieties of peonies, it is the best time to appreciate various kinds of peonies. Traditional varieties are numerous, with the earliest bloom!

April 8th to April 15th should be the best week for flower viewing in Luoyang, and you might even see peonies and tree peonies blooming at the same time. Once you're here, you'll realize that the ancient saying about a 'splendid array of flowers' is indeed true. Luoyang Peony Viewing Travel Suggestions For those who appreciate the grandeur of peonies en masse, it's recommended to visit the newly built large peony gardens. Another option is to enjoy a large, richly blooming peony up close, which can be better appreciated in several convenient city parks. $Next to the Peony Park is Longlin Road, where you can drink various soups. It's great to get up early around six in the morning to see the morning flowers and then enjoy some soup. $There's also an understated spot, just come out of the Zhouwangcheng Square subway station and you'll see a large expanse of beautiful white peonies. The first recommendation is Wangcheng Park, where the Peony Fairy is very beautiful and there are many old peonies clustered together, suitable for close-up photography and appreciation. Since the flower area is concentrated and there is also a zoo, this park is suitable for families with elderly and children to enjoy the flower viewing.

| Recommended to Save. Luoyang Peony Flower Festival viewing strategies are here~ ✅Highly recommended peony gardens: Wangcheng Park, China National Flower Garden, Sui and Tang Dynasties Botanical Garden. ✅Free peony gardens include: Xiyuan Park, Peony Park, Tianxiang Peony Garden. ✅Great spots to enjoy peonies by the roadside: Wangcheng Square, under Luoyang Bridge, Kaixuan Road, Zhongzhou Road, Peony Avenue. 1️⃣Wangcheng Park You can get there by taking the subway line 1, which contains a peony garden area, a zoo, and amusement facilities, especially suitable for visiting with children without getting too tired. 2️⃣China National Flower Garden Accessible by subway line 2, it is the largest peony flower park in Luoyang, stretching east to west with a diameter of about 2.5 kilometers, covering an area of 1548 mu, with vast peony flowers like an endless sea of flowers, walking through the whole park might be a bit tiring. 3️⃣Sui and Tang Dynasties Botanical Garden Reachable via Luoyang subway line 2, it is the largest botanical garden in Luoyang, covering an area of 2864 mu, not only featuring a peony flower area but also various other botanical garden areas, with the peony garden being just a part of it. However, it is still necessary to pay attention to the blooming period, depending on personal travel planning and timing, some parks' alpine peonies bloom later, not until mid to late April.

The peony is especially considered a wonder of the world. One must-do activity when visiting Luoyang in April is to admire the national beauty and heavenly fragrance of the peony flowers. There are many gardens in Luoyang where you can enjoy the peony blossoms, but which one is the most recommendable? Let me tell you based on my personal experience in the past few days: Wangcheng Park. Especially after mid-April, For friends who are planning to visit Luoyang to enjoy the flowers in the next few days, Wangcheng Park is even more worth visiting. Why do I say this? There are several reasons. Among all the fee-charging, 'public' flower-viewing parks, the price at Wangcheng Park on non-weekend days is higher, 20 yuan per person, while other gardens charge 10 yuan per person. However, the cost-effectiveness of Wangcheng Park is also high, because normally the zoo in Wangcheng Park charges separately. During the flower festival, 20 yuan per person includes the zoo, which is more economical than usual. The most critical point is that after mid-April, the peony blossoms in all the gardens will have passed their peak blooming period. The peonies in places like the China National Flower Garden and the National Peony Garden (which I also visited these days) are mostly withered. But the gardeners at Wangcheng Park have adjusted the blooming period quite well. When the flowers in other gardens are no longer at their best, the peonies here (in the Peony Fairy Viewing Area) are still blooming as if they were just opening (the photos were taken in the last few days). 3 Wangcheng Park itself is the main venue for the Luoyang Peony Festival and was the location for the first Peony Festival. It excels in bloom timing and regular maintenance compared to other gardens. These days, the internet-famous 'Cabbage Peony' (bean green) is in bloom, and those who like it should hurry to

Wangcheng Park is located in the center of Luoyang City, named after its location on the site of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty royal city, and is a nationally famous comprehensive relic park. The park is divided into four major scenic areas: the peony viewing area, the historical and cultural area, the large amusement area, and the zoo. It forms the landscapes of 'Peony Competition, Zhou Ding Dominance, Welcoming Guests with Fragrance, Beautiful Thoughts by the Waterfall, Hetu and Luoshu, Phoenix Carriage Welcome, Music Platform Bells, and Gantang Isle', making it the best place for sightseeing, cultural exchange, and leisure entertainment in Luoyang. 📍Location: No. 312, Zhongzhou Middle Road, Xigong District, Luoyang City 🎫Ticket: 50 yuan/person ⌚Opening Hours: 6:00—22:00 💐Best Time for Flower Appreciation: March 25th—May 5th 🚗Transportation 🚇Subway: Take Luoyang Subway Line 1, get off at Wangcheng Park Station Exit C, walk 300 meters west to the park entrance. 🚍Bus: Take bus routes 102, 103, 101, 15, 9, 10, 19, 99 and get off at Wangcheng Park Station. 🌟Viewing Route From Peony Fairy ➡️ Welcoming Guests with Fragrance (Chenxiang Tower) ➡️ Ziyun Heavenly Fragrance Platform ➡️ Proud Plum Blossoms in Spring ➡️ Spring Dawn Shore ➡️ Gantang Isle ➡️ Early Spring in Wangcheng. The last two viewing areas are inside Wangcheng Zoo, which can be accessed through Yudai Bridge and Danfeng Bridge. While enjoying the flowers, you can also see small animals. 🔥Famous Peony Varieties 1️⃣ The famous green peony 'Spring Willow' is in the Peony Fairy viewing area, which also has a down-to-earth name called 'Cabbage'. 2️⃣ Eight-Bundle Lion—Tianyi, located under the riverbank of Xiude Wudao Corridor in the western area of the park. 3️⃣ Luonv Zhuang, Xiuyue, Danyang, and more than a dozen self-bred varieties with colorful 📍Chenxiang Tower. 4️⃣ The park's largest peony, the Purple Spotted Peony, has nearly 300 flowers on one plant, which is like a large garden 📍Moon Gate. 5️⃣ The famous Flower King Yao Huang 📍Moon Gate. 💟Three Highlights of the Park 1️⃣ Peony Flowers The peony flowers have started to bloom in early April, with a variety of flowers blooming together, making the entire park colorful and super beautiful! 2️⃣ Zoo There is no additional charge for the zoo, and you can visit it after entering through the main gate with a general admission ticket. The hidden zoo in Wangcheng Park is super large, with many animals such as Northeast Tigers, South China Tigers, leopards, camels, giraffes, and more. Surprisingly, there are tigers and the king of the forest, lions. Around five o'clock, there is also a sea lion performance, with the cute little sea lions twisting on stage, and you can even see peacocks spreading their tails together, with white and green peacocks opening their tails in a spectacular scene! 3️⃣ Amusement Park There is a large Ferris wheel in operation, as well as bumper cars, swing chairs, pirate ships, and drop towers among other amusement facilities.

Luoyang peony is the best in the world, come to Luoyang to enjoy the flowers! The peony not only has a beautiful appearance, but also possesses a tenacious vitality. Even in the cold winter, they can stand tall and proud, and in spring, they burst forth with vigorous life. This spirit is worth learning from!

Wangcheng Park is one of the main venues for the Luoyang Peony Festival. The park is divided into four main areas: the peony viewing area, the historical and cultural area, the large amusement area, and the zoo. Entering from the south gate of the park, the first thing you see is the statue of the Peony Fairy and the peony viewing area. To the east is the children's amusement area and the cable car entrance, which passes through the park and goes directly to the zoo. Wangcheng Zoo has giraffe pavilions, hippopotamus pavilions, lion and tiger pavilions, elephant pavilions, and other animal pavilions, housing South China tigers, Northeast tigers, white tigers, leopards, African elephants, Pere David's deer, gibbons, baboons, chimpanzees, ring-tailed lemurs, black storks, elk, etc.; second-class protected animals include rhinos, hippos, black bears, Hanuman langurs, squirrel monkeys, white pelicans, white-naped cranes, etc. You can feed giraffes, elephants, camels, and deer. The amusement area has rides like the shaking flying chairs, Ferris wheel, pirate ship, and drop tower. Wangcheng Park, as the birthplace of the first Peony Festival, has been the main venue for the festival ever since. It has planted more than 880 varieties of three types, nine forms, and nine color systems of domestic and foreign fine peonies, totaling over 150,000 plants. It is mainly divided into seven peony viewing areas: Peony Fairy, Purple Cloud Heavenly Fragrance Terrace, Proud Plum Blossoming Spring, Spring Dawn Shore, Red Fragrance Welcoming Guests, Wangcheng Early Spring, and Sweet Orange Isle. It can be said to be the peony viewing garden in Luoyang with the longest peony blooming period and the best landscape effect. Chenxiang Tower is one of the eight great sights of Wangcheng, and the large peony altar around the tower, with precious peonies such as Yao Yellow, Wei Purple, Bean Green, and Lantian Jade, sets off the Chenxiang Tower brilliantly. This year's Peony Cultural Festival viewing period is from April 1 to May 5. In the park, you can not only play and admire the flowers, but also see special programs of the Peony Cultural Festival, making it an excellent choice for taking kids and having fun. 🚗Transportation: 🚌Public transport: Bus routes: Get off at Wangcheng Park on routes 9, 10, 11, 15, 19, 32, 40, 50, 59, 101, 102, 103. 🚇Subway: Get off at Wangcheng Park Station on Subway Line 1. 🎫: Ticket: Cable car + zoo ticket 35. Regular zoo ticket 20. During the Peony Cultural Festival viewing period (April 1 to May 5, 2023), the ticket price for Wangcheng Park (including the zoo) is 30 yuan per person.

👑 Wangcheng Park, a secret ancient-style flower viewing spot! Hey friends! 👋 Last weekend the sun was shining just right, and I took a stroll around Wangcheng Park in Luoyang. It really was an unexpected treasure of a place! Let me share a bit about my little adventure~ 🌼 First off, a sea of mesmerizing flowers! Upon entering the park, I was stunned by the dazzling array of flowers, with various peonies competing in beauty, unbelievably gorgeous. 📸 Second, a photography paradise! This place is simply heaven for photography enthusiasts, with its antique buildings and the full bloom of spring, the photos taken here are full of artistic flair. 🚶‍♂️ Third, a leisurely stroll with interesting talks! Walking along the cobblestone paths, I occasionally heard nearby guides sharing historical stories, which was both a physical exercise and an educational experience. 💡 Fourth, a cultural experience! Wangcheng Park also houses numerous cultural relics exhibitions, where one can accidentally learn a lot about ancient emperors and generals. 🌸 Fifth, a great picnic spot! I found a quiet corner, spread out my picnic mat, and enjoyed the food and the breeze, that's the right way to spend a weekend! In conclusion, I want to say that Wangcheng Park is not just a park, it's more like a journey through the history of time. Have you ever been to a place filled with such ancient charm? Tell me in the comments, or if you go to Luoyang, don't miss this beautiful place~

👑 Wangcheng Park, a secret ancient-style flower viewing spot! Hey friends! 👋 Last weekend, the sun was shining just right, and I took a stroll around Wangcheng Park in Luoyang. It really was an unexpected treasure of a place! Let me share my little adventure with you~ 🌼 First point, a sea of mesmerizing flowers! Upon entering the park, I was stunned by the dazzling array of flowers, with all sorts of peonies competing in beauty, unbelievably gorgeous. 📸 Second point, a photography paradise! This place is simply heaven for photography enthusiasts, with its ancient-style architecture and the full bloom of spring, the photos taken here are full of artistic flair. 🚶‍♂️ Third point, leisurely strolls and interesting talks! Walking along the cobblestone paths, I could occasionally hear the nearby tour guides sharing historical stories, which was both a physical exercise and an educational experience. 💡 Fourth point, cultural experience! Wangcheng Park also houses a number of cultural relics exhibitions, where you can accidentally learn a lot about ancient emperors and generals. 🌸 Fifth point, a great picnic spot! I found a quiet corner, spread out my picnic mat, and enjoyed the food and the breeze, this is the right way to spend a weekend! In conclusion, I want to say that Wangcheng Park is not just a park, it's more like a journey through history. Have you ever been to a place filled with such ancient charm? Tell me in the comments, or if you go to Luoyang, don't miss this beautiful place~

👑 Wangcheng Park, a secret ancient-style flower viewing spot! Hey friends! 👋 Last weekend, the sun was shining perfectly, and I took a stroll around Wangcheng Park in Luoyang. It really was an unexpected treasure of a place! Let me share a bit about my little adventure~ 🌼 First off, a sea of mesmerizing flowers! Upon entering the park, I was stunned by the dazzling array of flowers, with various peonies competing in beauty, unbelievably gorgeous. 📸 Second, a photography paradise! This place is simply heaven for photography enthusiasts, with its antique buildings and the full bloom of spring, the photos taken here are full of artistic flair. 🚶‍♂️ Third, a leisurely stroll with interesting talks! Walking along the cobblestone paths, I could occasionally hear the tour guides nearby sharing historical stories, which was both a physical exercise and an educational experience. 💡 Fourth, a cultural experience! Wangcheng Park also hides numerous cultural relics exhibitions, where one can accidentally learn a lot about ancient emperors and generals. 🌸 Fifth, a great spot for picnics! I found a quiet corner, spread out my picnic mat, and enjoyed the food and the breeze, that's the proper way to spend a weekend! In conclusion, I want to say that Wangcheng Park is not just a park, it's more like a journey through history. Have you ever been to a place filled with such ancient charm? Tell me in the comments, or if you go to Luoyang, don't miss this beautiful place~

👑 Wangcheng Park, a secret ancient-style flower viewing spot! Hey friends! 👋 Last weekend, the sun was shining, and I took a stroll in Luoyang's Wangcheng Park. It really was an unexpected treasure of a place! Let me share my little adventure with you~ 🌼 First, a sea of mesmerizing flowers! Upon entering the park, I was stunned by the dazzling array of flowers, with various peonies competing in splendor, unbelievably beautiful. 📸 Second, a photography paradise! This place is simply heaven for photography enthusiasts, with its ancient-style architecture and the full bloom of spring, the photos taken here are full of artistic flair. 🚶‍♂️ Third, a leisurely stroll with interesting talks! Walking along the cobblestone paths, I occasionally heard nearby guides telling historical stories, which was both a physical exercise and a learning experience. 💡 Fourth, a cultural experience! Wangcheng Park also hides many cultural relics exhibitions, where one can accidentally learn a lot about ancient emperors and generals. 🌸 Fifth, a great picnic spot! I found a quiet corner, spread out my picnic mat, and enjoyed the food and breeze, which is the right way to spend a weekend! In the end, I want to say that Wangcheng Park is not just a park, it's more like a journey through history. Have you ever been to a place filled with such ancient charm? Tell me in the comments, or if you go to Luoyang, don't miss this beautiful place~