Chongqing celebrates wintersweet bloom with floriculture festival
By Deng Rui and Tan Yingzi in Chongqing | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-01-12 17:19
Beibei boasts a history of over 500 years in chimonanthus cultivation, which thrives in the subtropical climate. The Jingguan Suxin Chimonanthus, a rare variant, is renowned for its unique characteristics and superior essential oils, said to offer benefits like improved circulation and calming effects.
Local authorities said the region has established a comprehensive chimonanthus industry chain, encompassing breeding, cultivation, processing, sales, and tourism.
