Luoyang Peony Festival is very popular among Chinese tourists and peony enthusiasts the world over.Following over 1,500 years of planting history, there are now over 610 varieties. Compared with the peonies in other provinces, the Luoyang peony is famous for its grand size and the diversity of the varieties. During the festival, visitors can admire these unique peonies in parks. Other traditional activities such as lantern display, calligraphy and painting, and photo exhibitions are also held making the Peony Fair into a much larger attraction.