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Danjing Mountain situated at a distance of 50 Km. from Chengdu is famous for organizing
the annual Tianpeng Peony Fair, displaying almost 250 kinds of peony the most
revered and favorite flower of China. These beautiful blossoms with sweet fragrance
can be found in full bloom in spring. Tianpeng Peony Fair held in the month of
April attracts a large number of tourists each year.
History of Tianpeng Peony Fair
The practice of nurturing and cultivating peonies in multiple colors and sizes
has a long history in China. The medical book, carved on bamboo pieces, also
sang the praise of peony prescribing it as a remedy for blood stasis. The charming
shapes and gorgeous colors of peonies captured the fancies of poets, kings and
philosophers down the ages. Gradually planting peonies and appreciating the
flowers became a popular fashion. Peony cultivation techniques were greatly
developed and flower arranging evolved as a grand occasion in the royal palace
of Tang.When the peonies were in bloom in the Emperor's garden, "tents
were arranged and shops were established. Musical pipes and strings could be
heard inside. Town ladies stopped their cooking to visit the flowers".
Tianpeng Peony Fair is the modernized version of this long established practice
dated back to more than 1000years.
Tianpeng Peony Fair at Present
Pengzhou lying in the northern part of Chengdu was called Tianpeng in the ancient
times. Danjing Mountain in Pengzhou began to grow peony in the Tang Dynasty
and now it is the largest peony growing center in west China. In 1985, peony
was selected as the city flower of Peng zhou City and the right platform to
exhibit its precious possession. During this Tianpeng Peony Fair Eight peony
samples, Chinese herbaceous peony garden, crape myrtle garden and yellow azalea
garden, spread over a total area of some 6.6 hectares remain open to the public.
Pengdu City holds a very big Peony Fair every year on Tomb Sweeping Festival
to promote local art and culture. Apart from the Peony Exhibition and Danjing
Hill visiting, the festival includes some other recreational activities with
distinctive national features, such as exchanging discussing the technologies,
selling some special local products and so on.
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