Chrysanthemum exhibition opens at Baotu Spring Park

(chinadaily.com.cn)| Updated : 2021-10-27

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The annual Baotu Spring Park Chrysanthemum Exhibition opens at Baotu Spring Park, Jinan, capital of East China's Shandong province on Oct 25. [Photo/VCG]

The 42nd Baotu Spring Park Chrysanthemum Exhibition opened at Baotu Spring Park, Jinan, capital of East China's Shandong province on Oct 25.

The exhibition, which will run till Nov 24, aims to promote the city's cultivation and horticulture technologies of chrysanthemum flowers and enrich the cultural life of local residents.

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Chrysanthemum flowers are displayed at Baotu Spring Park. [Photo/VCG]

More than 100,000 pots of chrysanthemums of over 500 varieties are on display. Various cultural activities are also being held during the event, including a contest featuring chrysanthemum flowers, a flower arrangement exhibition and a painting and calligraphy exhibition.

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A huge flowerbed is designed for the chrysanthemum exhibition at Baotu Spring Park. [Photo/VCG]

Five huge flowerbeds featuring chrysanthemums have been created to celebrate the centenary anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China.

A total of 20 pots of chrysanthemum flowers were featured in the final contest. The "King of Chrysanthemum" title was awarded to a flower cultivated by the World's Best Spring Scenic Area Service Center.

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Visitors take photos of the blooming chrysanthemum flowers at Baotu Spring Park on Oct 25. [Photo/VCG]

During the exhibition, visitors can enjoy a 20 percent discount on the cruise tour and bus tour of Daming Lake when they purchase tickets to the Baotu Spring Park.

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The "King of Chrysanthemum" this year [Photo/VCG]