The "Dragon Plum" flowers at Yongjia Pu'an Temple are in bloom. They are so beautiful that they make me cry.

#Mainland Travel Although the spring was still chilly, we embarked on this plum blossom viewing trip. Starting from the city, we arrived at Pu'an Temple in just one hour. Longmei♣, also known as weeping palace pink plum, also known as weeping plum, belongs to the genus Prunus in the Rosaceae family🌳. Its trunk is twisted and strong, like a dragon swimming, so it is named "Dragon Plum". It is a rare treasure among plums [Wangchai]. Its branches hang down naturally or obliquely, like a weeping willow but with more grace. When in full bloom, it looks like a waterfall of plum blossoms and is extremely ornamental. This plum blossom not only has a unique appearance, but also has a unique charm. Its petals are double, and the colors include pink, snow-white and red. The fragrance is rich and refreshing. There are two 300-year-old plum trees in front of the temple. Their branches meander upwards, and their cinnabar-colored petals dance lightly in the wind and float down. It is as if you have stepped into a fairyland above the nine heavens, and the surroundings are filled with a pink romantic [love] atmosphere. In front of the Buddhist temple filled with smoke, fallen petals swirled around the cushions accompanied by the sound of bells and chimes. The kneeling woman's temples were inadvertently stained with a few cinnabar plums, which were more beautiful than the hairpin flowers. As the mountain breeze blew, the entire Zen temple seemed to tremble gently, as if three thousand plum blossoms were chanting sutras in a low voice, or as if petals were tapping on a wooden fish in the wind. 📍 Address: Pu'an Temple, Yantou Town, Yongjia County 🌸 Longmei Highlights: “After seeing the Longmei, there is no other plum blossom in the world!” The Longmei (weeping plum) here can be called the “ceiling” among plum blossoms! The branches are twisted and drooping like a dragon, and when the flowers bloom, they look like a pink waterfall cascading down, contrasting with the red walls and black tiles of the ancient temple. It is a blend of Zen and spring, so beautiful that it is speechless. 📜 Cultural stories: - Pu'an Temple was first built in the Tang Dynasty. The abbot, Master Shi Mingxin, became famous for his "handsome appearance". The four century-old dragon plum trees in the temple add to its legendary color. - Listening to Buddhist chants and sipping tea under the plum trees, you will feel as if you have traveled through a thousand years of time and experienced the elegance of the Song Dynasty style of "subtle fragrance and sparse shadows". ✨Itinerary Tips✨ 1. Transportation: It is recommended to drive by yourself. The two places are about 30 minutes away by car, and the Nanxi River along the way is picturesque. 2. Flowering period: It is at its peak from late February to early March 2025 (referring to the latest flowering period information, the Longmei is in full bloom!). 3. Outfit: Light-colored or ancient-style clothing is more popular, and can be paired with a shawl or oil-paper umbrella ☂ to create a perfect atmosphere! 4. Civilized Tour: Buddhist temples are quiet places, speak softly, do not break flowers, and take the trash with you. 5. Accommodation recommendation: Yongjia Yaxia Miye (about 10 minutes drive to Pu'an Zen Temple) The room is very nice and the atmosphere is full 📸 Tips for taking photos: -Ancient style outfit: With the sparse and slanting shadows of plum blossoms, wear a Hanfu or a plain long skirt, and you can take a poetic photo of "the human face and the plum blossoms complement each other" in minutes. - Best camera position: The terrace overlooking the river, with red plum blossoms in the foreground and the Nanxi River in the background, the composition is absolutely beautiful!