This dignified temple is dedicated to the Father of Chinese Zen Buddhism – Master Huineng (六祖慧能), who was said to be fond of plum blossoms. Born in Zhàoqìng during the Tang dynasty, Master Huineng planted plum trees all over the hillside during a sojourn here, and dug a well (look for the one with petals carved into its parapet) to irrigate them.
The temple’s plum trees bloom between winter and spring. A pedicab from downtown Zhàoqìng costs ¥20.
