In 2002, China's Shenzhou-3 crewed spacecraft carried 200 peony seeds into space, orbiting Earth for six days and 18 hours. Fast forward two decades, and these seeds have blossomed into 400 magnificent "space peonies" in Heze City, the renowned peony capital of China. 🌸
Today, visitors at Baihua Garden can marvel at these celestial blooms, where nature meets the adventure of space exploration. The vibrant hues and unique shapes of the peonies capture the imagination, illustrating how a journey beyond Earth can inspire beauty back on our home planet. 🚀
Join CGTN's Li Yiqing as he uncovers the secrets behind these captivating space peonies, inviting everyone to experience the fusion of science and nature in this one-of-a-kind garden display.
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