Luoyang, a city in central China's Henan Province, is known for its long-standing peony culture. The city has over 5,000 hectares of planted peonies. It began its annual peony celebration on April 1st, known as the Peony Culture Festival. Elements of the peony can be found everywhere in the city: traffic lights, street lamps, food, and even manhole covers. This year, the city launched peony-themed subway trains to attract more tourists. CGTN's Idah Waringa had a joyful ride there. #blossomchina

The city of Luoyang in central China's Henan Province boasts a history spanning 4,000 years and served as the ancient capital of 13 dynasties. It has been striving to leverage its rich historical and cultural heritage to attract visitors. For the New Year's Day holiday, Luoyang has launched a variety of immersive activities for tourists. | CGTN

The historic city of Luoyang in China’s Henan Province has become one of the top tourist destinations in China. The country witnessed a travel boom during this year’s five-day May Day holiday, and Henan ranked top, attracting more than 55 million tourists and generating 30 billion yuan, or 4 billion U-S dollars. #HANFU #HANFUCULTURE #TOURIST #LUOYANG | CGTN China24