Zhongchuan Tree Peony God

  Zhongchuan Tree Peony God

  The Zhongchuan Tree Peony God is a tree peony tree with high historical and cultural value located in the Zhongchuan Peony Garden. The following is a detailed introduction to the Zhongchuan Tree Peony God:

  1.Basic Information

  Name: Zhongchuan Peony God

  Location: Lingdan Temple in Zhongchuan Mudan Garden (South Gate of Zhongchuan Airport, Zhongchuan Town, Gaolan County, Lanzhou City)

  Features: The tree is 3.8 meters high and has a ground diameter of 39 centimeters. During the flowering season, more than 150 purple red peonies compete to bloom, each with a strong aroma, beautiful fragrance, and elegant atmosphere.

  2. Historical background

  Origin: The Peony God of Zhongchuan has witnessed the changes of history for thousands of years. According to legend, this peony had already existed during the peak of the Silk Road.

Cultural significance: Peony symbolizes wealth, auspiciousness, health, longevity, and prosperity in Chinese culture. As a millennium old tree, the Zhongchuan Peony God has been endowed with extremely high cultural significance.

  3.Appreciation value

  Viewing season: Around the Xiaoman season every year, the Zhongchuan Peony God blooms, attracting a large number of tourists to come and admire.

Landscape features: Zhongchuan Peony Garden covers an area of over 2000 acres and gathers more than 500 excellent species of peonies for viewing from around the world. Among them, the Purple Spot Peony is the only remaining wild original species of peonies in China. There are 300 species of Purple Spot Peonies here, with a total of over one million peonies. As one of the most historically and culturally rich scenic spots in the Zhongchuan Peony Garden, Lingdan Temple complements the Zhongchuan Peony God and creates a unique landscape.

  4.Legendary stories

  Legend of the Silk Road: During the Silk Road period, a large caravan encountered a tornado while passing through the Zhongchuan area. Two backward brothers hid in a peony forest with camels and horses to survive. They believed that the gods of these peony flowers saved their lives, so they built a small temple in the peony forest to worship the peony gods. Since then, there have been no tornadoes here again.

  5.Protecting the current situation

  Protection measures: As an important scenic spot, Zhongchuan Peony Garden has carefully protected and managed the peony trees in the garden. At the same time, environmental awareness education for tourists has been strengthened to ensure that the growth environment of peony trees is not damaged.

Scientific research value: As a millennium old tree, the Zhongchuan Peony God has high scientific research value. Researchers can provide valuable experience and data support for the breeding and cultivation of peonies by studying their growth habits, genetic characteristics, and other aspects.

In summary, the Zhongchuan Peony God is a peony tree with extremely high historical, cultural, and ornamental value. It not only witnesses the changes in history, but also carries people's aspirations and pursuits for a better life.