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Peony Garden

Luoyang is the 'Peony Capital of China.' Multiple gardens bloom in April. Wangcheng Park and China National Flower Ga…

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★★★★★4.6(24 reviews)

$4–$8

2 hours

Luoyang city guide →

Overview

Key takeaway

Luoyang is the 'Peony Capital of China.' Multiple gardens bloom in April. Wangcheng Park and China National Flower Garden are the best.

Time & cost

Plan 2 hours. Budget: $4–$8. Hours: 07:00–19:00 (April).

Best for

Best for first-time Luoyang visitors who want a clear 2 hours stop without guesswork.

Practical

Price$4–$8
Duration2 hours
Hours07:00–19:00 (April)
Getting thereMetro Line 1 to Wangcheng Park

Tips

On site

Peak bloom: April 10–20.

Timing

Go early morning.

Also

Wangcheng Park also has a zoo and ancient city wall remains.

Timing

Leave with hours in mind (07:00–19:00 (April)). Weekends and holidays need extra queue time.

Pay

Nearby stalls usually take Alipay or WeChat. Foreign-card terminals are rare — set up Alipay before you go.

Show this

Show the Chinese name “牡丹园” to drivers and staff. It beats a long English explanation.

Show to staff

你好，请问入口在哪里？我有预约/门票，谢谢。

Nǐ hǎo, qǐngwèn rùkǒu zài nǎlǐ? Wǒ yǒu yùyuē / ménpiào, xièxie.

Hi — where is the entrance? I have a reservation/ticket. Thank you.

Location & how to go

Peony Garden, Luoyang

MetroMetro Line 1 to Wangcheng Park
BusMetro Line 1 to Wangcheng Park
Taxi / DidiDidi or a licensed taxi is the simplest door-to-door. Set destination to “牡丹园” and pay in-app with Alipay/WeChat.

Reviews

★★★★★4.6· 24 verified reviews

Editor verification notes

Operational notes from the ChinaPie editorial team — not traveler ratings, and not counted toward stars.

  • ChinaPie Editors
    Editor verification note

    Editor note: the English-friendly entrance is often the south or main visitor gate — confirm on the day. Show any QR from this guide at the ticket booth.

  • ChinaPie Editors
    Editor verification note

    We re-checked the opening hours and metro exit on site; signage matches the guide above.

Guide Q&A

How much are tickets for Peony Garden?

$4–$8

What are the opening hours of Peony Garden?

07:00–19:00 (April)

How do I get to Peony Garden?

Metro Line 1 to Wangcheng Park

How long should I spend at Peony Garden?

2 hours

Any practical tips for Peony Garden?

Peak bloom: April 10–20. Go early morning. Wangcheng Park also has a zoo and ancient city wall remains.

Is Peony Garden in Luoyang easy for first-time visitors?

Yes as a typical tourist stop. Save the metro stop, screenshot tickets/hours, and allow extra time on weekends.

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