An artist paints a peony blossom at a painting studio in Heze, Shandong province. [Photo by He Yanhai/WeChat account: zxsjwxpt]

The peony is regarded as a symbol of wealth, auspiciousness, happiness, and prosperity in China. [Photo by He Yanhai/WeChat account: zxsjwxpt]

Blooming peonies attract many visitors to Heze in April. [Photo by He Yanhai/WeChat account: zxsjwxpt]