5. Peony flower, Luoyang city, Henan province

The peony flower, often regarded as a national flower, dazzles admirers with its beautiful yet regal appearance and its sweet scent. Luoyang city, one of four great ancient capitals of China, hosts the Peony Cultural Festival of Luoyang every spring. During the festival, visitors can enjoy not only colorful peony flowers, but also a variety of cultural events.

When: April 9th - 30th

Where: China National Flower Garden, Chinese Peony Garden, Sui and Tang Dynasties City Ruins Botanical Garden and Shenzhou Peony Garden