What are the other names for sunflowers? A grand tour of sunflower fields and attractions in China
The sunflower is a flower with vigorous vitality; whether in fields or at the edge of deserts, it grows very well. Sunflowers are planted all over the world and are mainly divided into edible varieties and ornamental varieties. For edible use, the sunflower seeds are mainly eaten, not only can they be eaten dry, but they can also be used to press oil. For ornamental use, whether grown in pots or in the open ground, they are very beautiful, and their golden color turns as it follows the sun. Let us learn below what other names sunflowers are called? Which places in China have sunflower field attractions?
1. What other names are sunflowers called?
Sunflower: chaoyang flower, zhuanri lotus, xiangyang flower, wangri lotus, sun flower. The reason sunflowers are called chaoyang flowers is that the petals of the sunflower face the sun and change direction as the direction of the sun changes. The names differ from place to place: Chengde calls it ‘chaoyang zhuan’, Renqiu calls it ‘wangtian zhuan’, Tangshan in Hebei calls it ‘ritou zhuan’, Changle calls it ‘xiangyang flower’, Ju County calls it ‘zhuanri kui’, Jinan in Shandong calls it ‘chaoyang flower’, Qixia calls it ‘zhuanri lotus’, Shaoyang in Hunan calls it ‘pantou guazi’, and so on.
2. Which places in China have sunflower field attractions?
1. Million Sunflower Garden, Xinken Town, Nansha District, Guangzhou City
I believe everyone is very familiar with the TV drama "The Golden Family"; one very beautiful sunflower scene was filmed here. Million Sunflower Garden is China's first park to design sunflowers as an ornamental flower into a large-scale themed garden. There are many varieties of sunflowers here; besides yellow sunflowers, there are also some varieties with special colors. Besides enjoying the sunflowers here, you can also see large areas of lavender and a beautiful rose garden, making it worth a visit.
Million Sunflower Garden requires a ticket: normally 140, on weekends 150; it is open from 9 in the morning to 5 in the evening.
2. Thousand-Acre Sunflower Sea at the Baili Landscape Gallery, Qianjiadian Town, Yanqing County, Beijing City
The Thousand-Acre Sunflower Sea is a very important part of the Baili Landscape Gallery. Every year from mid-August to September is when the thousand acres of sunflowers are in full bloom. The golden sunflowers join with the surrounding mountain scenery and fields, forming a continuous stretch that is very beautiful and attracts many tourists.
If you come here to visit, besides enjoying the sunflowers, you can also view seven varieties including verbena, marigold, salvia, cockscomb, and peony.
If you come here, driving yourself is recommended, as you can enjoy the surrounding scenery. Via the Beijing-Tibet Expressway (Badaling Expressway) to Yanqing County town, head toward Longqing Gorge, take the Xianglong Road tourism route (or head toward Shenjiaying and Yongning) to Liubinbao Village, turn left, take Gangou Road, and follow the “Baili Landscape Gallery” and “Wulong Gorge” signs to arrive.
3. Shenxianju Scenic Area, Xianju County, Taizhou, Zhejiang Province
The sunflowers in Shenxianju Scenic Area are mainly planted on the outskirts of the scenic area and along the roads, forming a very beautiful scene with the lovely views of Shenxianju and enhancing the ornamental appeal. It is recommended to visit around mid-September to early October each year, when you can see the beautiful sunflower fields.