Peony flowers bring Yantai's ancient manor to life
Updated : 2020-04-15
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The Moushi Manor in Qixia, a county-level city in Yantai, Shandong province, boasts more than 2,000 peony flower plants of over 30 varieties. The flowers are now in full bloom, attracting numerous tourists in April. [Photo/WeChat account: ytwlgw] |
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Moushi Manor is the former residence of Mou Molin, a landlord from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), and his descendants. It is the most well-preserved landlord manor in China and closely resembles a typical manor from the time. [Photo/WeChat account: ytwlgw] |
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Many peony plants in the manor are over 100 years old but still bloom brightly every year. [Photo/WeChat account: ytwlgw] |
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The peony is regarded as a symbol of wealth, auspiciousness, happiness, and prosperity in China. The best time to admire the flowers at the manor is from April 15 to May 10. [Photo/WeChat account: ytwlgw] |