Why is Chengdu also called Rongcheng?

Rongcheng: hibiscus blooms in Chengdu.

Chengdu also has a name, called Furong City, or Rongcheng for short. The origin appeared in the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, and Meng Changjun came to power after Shu. After 932 AD, Meng Zhixiang, the emperor of Shu, died, and his throne passed to his son Meng Changjun. Emperor Houshu proclaimed himself emperor in Chengdu for 32 years.

Meng Chang has been proclaimed emperor for 32 years, but he has never had a good reputation, but it has made Chengdu people all over the world, which has become his political achievements. In fact, people planted hibiscus trees first, not Meng Chang. Chengdu is full of hibiscus flowers, and since then Chengdu has gained a reputation-Furong City.

After a long time, the name Rongcheng will never be erased. Meng Changjun ordered the planting of hibiscus for his enjoyment. People all over the world plant hibiscus flowers for the purpose of beautifying the city and refreshing the air. Based on the historical influence of hibiscus in Chengdu,1On May 26th, 983, the eighth meeting of the Standing Committee of the Ninth Municipal People's Congress decided to officially name hibiscus as the city flower of Chengdu. Now, in Longquan section of Shudu Avenue, especially on both sides of Jinniu Avenue, every autumn, rows of hibiscus flowers meet the autumn sun, which is very beautiful in red or white.