Beard Flower Museum Introduction
The park was established in 1978, with an interesting backstory. Over twenty years ago, Master Zhang Daqian, a national painting master, visited Nanzhuang and lamented the absence of plum blossoms, which sparked the owner’s determination to cultivate plums. Although Master Zhang never had the chance to see the plum blossoms in Nanzhuang, the owner gained valuable experience in planting plums and transformed the area into a space that includes nature, culture, and art. The area dedicated to plum trees spans approximately 0.6 hectares, featuring over 20 varieties of plums, including precious species like the century-old red plum and the golden pendulous plum. There are also many exquisite potted plum trees. During the plum blossom season from December to March of the following year, the blossoms adorn the park beautifully. Besides admiring the blossoms, visitors can also enjoy plum blossom tea brewed from unopened plum flowers, which has a unique flavor and is considered the best beverage. Outside of the plum blossom season, the park showcases cherry blossoms, tung blossoms, lotus flowers, maple leaves, and osmanthus, each blooming in their respective seasons, adding a variety of seasonal charm to the park. In addition to the outdoor plum trees, there is a museum within the park that collects many artifacts related to plum blossoms and Bodhidharma, as well as ancient relics from the once-thriving mining and forestry industries in Nanzhuang. The museum regularly holds exhibitions, adding a cultural atmosphere to the plum garden.
