The peony flowers in Hongdong Guangsheng Temple are in full bloom, and this news is like a messenger of spring, bringing me endless surprises and expectations! Imagine those colorful peony flowers clustered together, like a vivid oil painting, which makes people intoxicated.
The Peony Garden of Xiasi Temple is a highlight of Guangsheng Temple, where many varieties of peonies are planted, including Luoyang Red, Zhao Fen, Qinglong Lying Ink Pond and so on. Each peony is colorful, posture, fragrance, rhyme is good, the flower is big and colorful, the flower posture is graceful, and the rhyme is overwhelming. Walking in the peony garden, the dark fragrance hits people, making people feel like they are in a mysterious fairyland.
The peony flower is known as the "king of flowers", which shows its high status in the minds of the Chinese people. When these beautiful peonies meet the quiet and simple temple, it is simply a feast for the eyes and soul. Since the Tang and Song dynasties, the cultivation of peony flowers has gradually flourished, and its fragrance can be seen in the courtyards and desks of various monasteries.
In Guangsheng Temple, the status of the peony can be said to be equal to that of the lotus flower in the Western temple. When in full bloom, these flowers are huge, with a diameter of about 20 centimeters, and they are crowned with a beautiful and luxurious temperament. I came to the garden this time to see the peonies and spend an unforgettable time with these beautiful flowers.
Guangsheng Temple is located at the foot of Huo Mountain, 10 kilometers northeast of Hongdong County, Shanxi Province, with convenient transportation and worth visiting. This temple was built in the first year of Emperor Huan of the Eastern Han Dynasty (147 years), formerly known as Kulushe Temple, also known as Ashoka Pagoda. During the Tang Dynasty, it was renamed Guangsheng Temple, which is still in use today.
The peony flowers in full bloom at Hongdong Gwangseongsa Temple are definitely a sight not to be missed this spring. If you love nature, history and culture as much as I do, then hurry up and come to Guangsheng Temple to experience the charm of the king of flowers!
Information and image source: Huotai Mountain Guangsheng Scenic Area