Hu Xue Mei Garden Museum Introduction
This park was established in 1978, and its origins have an interesting story; over twenty years ago, master Chinese painter Zhang Daqian visited Nanzhuang but lamented not seeing plum blossoms, which inspired the owner to start a plum tree planting endeavor. Although Master Zhang never had the chance to see the plum blossoms bloom in Nanzhuang, the owner gained valuable experience in cultivating plum trees and transformed the area into a space that encompasses nature, culture, and art. The park covers an area of about 0.6 hectares dedicated to plum trees, featuring over 20 varieties, including rare species such as century-old red plums and golden-threaded weeping plums, along with many exquisite potted plum bonsais. During the plum blossom season from December to March, the park is beautifully decorated with blossoms covering the branches. Visitors not only enjoy the plum blossoms but can also taste plum blossom tea made from the flower buds, which has a unique flavor and is an excellent beverage. Outside the plum blossom season, the park features seasonal blooms of cherry blossoms, catalpa flowers, lotus flowers, maple leaves, and osmanthus, filling the area with different seasonal charms. In addition to the outdoor plum trees, there is a heritage museum within the park that collects many artworks and artifacts related to plum blossoms and Bodhidharma, as well as ancient relics from the early flourishing mining and forestry industry in Nanzhuang, providing periodic exhibitions that enhance the cultural atmosphere of the plum garden.
