Appreciate flowers in Xi'an
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Peony
The peony is among the longest-used flowers in ornamental culture and is one of the creature national emblems in China. Along with the plum blossom, it is a traditional floral symbol of China. It is also known as "flower of riches and honor," and is used symbolically in Chinese art.
The legend of peony and the Empress Wu Zetian
Wu Zetian, the only woman empress in the history of China, has an interesting legend with the peony. The story goes like this: Once in the depths of a winter, Wu Zetian wrote a poem after being drunk. In the poem, she announced: "I will visit the garden tomorrow and all the flowers must open for my visit". The next day, all the flowers bloomed except the peony. Wu was boiling over with rage. She ordered peonies to be taken to Luoyang. However, peonies grew very well in Luoyang and attracted many people to admire.
Places to appreciate:
1. Aguquan peony garden
Admission fee: 30 yuan
Address: Aguquan village, Hu county, Xi'an
Time for appreciation: April 3 – May 28
Transportation: take the minibus from Xi'an Cheng Nan Coach Station to Hu county (户县), get off at Sanqiuyi (三球仪) Bus Station and take the regular bus to Aguquan Peony Garden.
2. Xi'an Banpo Museum
Admission fee: 20 yuan
Address: 155, Banpo Road
Time for appreciation: April 15 – May 10
Transportation: take bus No.11, 15, 42, 105, 301, 401, 406, 507 or 913 and get off at Banpo Station, walk 150 meters south.
3. Peony Garden
Admission free
Address: crossing of Kunming Road and Tangyan Road
Time for appreciation: mid April – mid May
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