Giant lantern painted with peony flowers adds festive atmosphere to Beijing

A giant lantern painted with blooming peony flowers is installed at Qianmen Street in Beijing, adding a festive atmosphere, Jan. 15, 2025. (China News Service/Yi Haifei)

Known as the "king of the flowers" in China, the peony has a history of more than 4,000 years.

A giant lantern painted with blooming peony flowers is installed at Qianmen Street in Beijing, adding a festive atmosphere, Jan. 15, 2025. (China News Service/Yi Haifei)

A giant lantern painted with blooming peony flowers is installed at Qianmen Street in Beijing, adding a festive atmosphere, Jan. 15, 2025. (China News Service/Yi Haifei)