12 must-climb mountains in Suzhou

The 12 must-climb mountains in Suzhou are: Qionglong Mountain, Suzhou Yangshan, Dongting West Mountain, Qizishan, Dongting East Mountain, Guangfutan Mountain, Suzhou Lingyan Mountain, Suzhou Tianchi Mountain, Jiaoshan, Guangshan Fuxuan Tomb Mountain.

1. Qionglong Mountain

The main peak, Ruomao Peak, is the head of the mountains on the east coast of Taihu Lake, with an altitude of 341.7 meters. It is said that Sun Wu wrote the world-famous "The Art of War" here. The book collection town in the north of Qionglong Mountain is named after Zhu Maichen, the minister of the Western Han Dynasty. There are many such celebrity attractions on the mountain.

2. Yangshan, Suzhou

Many famous people in history have left poems praising this place, such as Wang Hao, Fan Chengda, Shen Zhou, Wen Zhengming, Wang Zhideng, Li Genyuan, etc. . At most, there were more than 30 temples and shrines.

3. Dongting West Mountain

Piaomiao Peak integrates the essence of Taihu Lake’s landscape. The lake and landscape are magnificent and beautiful, and the forest coverage rate is nearly 80%. There is a huge stone on the top of Piaomiao Peak, shaped like an eagle's beak, with three characters "Piaomiao Peak" engraved on it. It forms a beautiful picture with Ziyunquan, Diquan, Immortal Table, etc.

4. Qizi Mountain

It is named after the seven high piers on the mountain. It is said to be a relic of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, commonly known as Qipao Dun and Qizi Dun. Facing Taihu Lake in the south, it looks like a Jiju, also known as Juhu Mountain; the mountain has seven branches and five mountain docks: Fanggui, Feiquan, Xiuzhu, Danxia and Baiyun, also known as Qizhi Mountain or Wuwu Mountain. Among the top ten mountain climbing places in Suzhou, it is the one with the most names.

5. Dongting Dongshan

Dongshan is a peninsula extending from Taihu Lake. It is surrounded by water on three sides and has a vast expanse of lake light. It merges with 72 peaks such as Dongting West Mountain to form a beautiful and broad scenery. Many emperors, generals, ministers, literati and scholars once came here to play and relax, so there are many places of interest and historical sites.

6. Guangfu Tan Mountain

The main peak of Tan Mountain is the highest peak in Guangfu. It is an excellent place for climbing. From the top of the mountain, you can see all the Guangfu mountains and even Taihu Lake. The scenery is also panoramic. The mountains are rich in mineral deposits, including lead, zinc, pyrite and other minerals.

7. Suzhou Lingyan Mountain

It is named after a piece of Ganoderma lucidum stone in front of the Lingyan Tower. There are many strange rocks on the mountain. There are huge rocks and craggy rocks. There are twelve strange rocks. Lingyan Mountain is known as the most beautiful rooftop of Lingyan and the most beautiful Lingyan in the south of the Yangtze River.

8. Suzhou Tianchi Mountain

It is named after the Tianchi Mountain in the middle of the mountain. It is famous for its mountains, forests, stone scenery, and springs. It has beautiful mountains and clear waters, a secluded environment, and even more majestic peaks and rocks.

9. Jiaoshan Mountain

The top of Jiaoshan Mountain looks like a graceful white crane and is called White Crane Peak. The mountain is made of granite. Due to long-term mining, the rock has been exposed and has been included in the protection list in recent years.

10. Guangfu Xuan Tomb Mountain

The characteristic of Xuan Tomb Mountain is spring water. There are eight springs in its southwest. The water is like boiling beads, also known as Boiling Pearl Spring. Miaoyu in Cao Xueqin's novel tells Grandma Liu that her tea water comes from the spring water of Xuan Tomb Mountain. Among the top ten mountain climbing places in Suzhou, if you like spring water, don’t miss this place.

11. Lion Rock

Located in the northwest of Gulou District, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, it was called Lulong Mountain in ancient times and is one of the forty-eight scenic spots in Jinling. When Emperor Yuan of Jin Dynasty first crossed the river, he saw its mountains and mountains, which were as dangerous as Lulong in the north of the Great Wall, hence its name.

12. Tianping Mountain

Located in the southwest of the ancient city of Suzhou, on the shore of Taihu Lake, it is the core scenic spot of Taihu National Scenic Area. It has a good reputation and is one of the four major maple viewing spots in China.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia—Suzhou City