Orchids of Weishan

Orchids of Weishan

　　The suitable climate and profound cultural heritage of Weishan have contributed to the refined elegance of its orchids. A wide variety of orchid species thrive here, with famous varieties including Datang Fengyu, Bao Cao, Yao Cao, Yuandan Lan, and Zhu Lan. Located in the high mountains and deep valleys of western Yunnan, Weishan County features a uniquely complex geographical environment where many rare and superior wild orchid species grow. The people of Weishan have long maintained the tradition of “every household planting flowers and raising orchids,” with a history of orchid cultivation spanning several hundred years. They have extensively collected and cultivated multiple series of varieties, making the region a base for the cultivation and domestication of orchids.

According to statistics from the Weishan County Orchid Association, the total value of orchids in the county’s urban area alone exceeds 100 million yuan. There are over 700 specialized orchid-growing households, with an average daily trading volume surpassing 150,000 yuan. Orchid gardens have become smoke-free, pollution-free micro modern farms. The popularity of Weishan orchids has attracted merchants from all over, and the orchid industry has also boosted related sectors such as the production of clay flower pots and the trade of mountain soil, while promoting the development of tourism.