Suzhou Xishan Travel Notes Suzhou - Paradise

Suzhou Xishan Travel Guide The beautiful scenic spots in Suzhou Xishan are dotted on Xishan Island in Taihu Lake. Xishan has a long history and many scenic spots. Ten thousand years ago, Paleolithic tools and ancient animal fossils were unearthed on Sanshan Island, pushing the history of the Taihu Lake Basin forward to the Paleolithic Age. According to legend, Yu Xia came here to control the water. "When three rivers enter, the bottom of the earthquake will be determined." Wang Fu Chahe came here to escape the summer heat and admire the moon. The battle between Wu and Yue left behind monuments such as the Beacon Tower Pier and the Warship Pier. At the end of the Qin Dynasty and the beginning of the Han Dynasty, the "Four Lords of Shangshan" lived in seclusion. During the Southern and Northern Dynasties, Buddhism and Taoism were popular, and there were three temples and eighteen temples. The survivors of the Southern Song Dynasty built houses and gardens here, leaving more than 100 ancient buildings. "Who said there is no Mount Tai in Wuzhong, so the world can be small?" Piaomiao Peak is the highest peak in Taihu Lake, with an altitude of 336 meters. Now there is no need to climb mountains for long periods of time. You can go to the top of the mountain from the sightseeing bus and you can see the panoramic view of Xishan Mountain. If you encounter high visibility, you can see Dongshan to the east and Huzhou to the west. The annual Double Ninth Festival is the first choice for seniors in Suzhou to climb mountains. There is also a "Shuiyue Temple" at the foot of the mountain, which is the birthplace of Shuiyue Guanyin. The incense in the temple is always strong, which is a blessing for making wishes and chanting sutras. There is the "Xishan Geological Museum" at the foot of the mountain not far away. The treasure of the town hall will definitely attract your attention. The stone banquet "Man-Han Banquet" is even more vivid. The scenic spots of Linwu Cave and Shigong Mountain can be connected together. Here we introduce the lava caves caused by karst terrain. The cave is winding and rugged, with stone pillars like a forest and an empty space like a flat roof, so it is called "Forest House". After exiting the cave, you can see Meihai Lake in Taihu Lake. Three months ago, it was as "snow-capped" as Muwu Meihai Lake was the best in the world. Shigong Mountain Xishan is another core scenic spot. Master Haiden has presided over it for more than 10 years. The Ancient Spirit Pagoda and Baoxia tell the story of the stormy spring and autumn. Yuemingpo, Laihe Pavilion, Xiyang Cave, Guiyun Cave. There are many other scenic spots, just waiting for you to go. Baoshan Temple Baoshan Temple is the largest temple in Xishan, with many Buddha statues and strong incense. This is the best place for prayer, meditation and chanting. The annual Baoshan Temple Fair is a great joy for the locals. Folk activities such as juggling, opera, and food attract many pilgrims from the vicinity. Wangyu Temple Wangyu Temple is the ruins of the Taiping Army Tucheng. Wangyu Temple is a temple built by the people of Xishan Island to commemorate Dayu, who contributed greatly to flood control. Ancient Luohan Temple Luohan Temple has a history of thousands of years. There were 20 boy-faced stone Buddhas in Luosi Temple in the Yuan Dynasty. This special Arhat shape is quite rare in the country. Local specialties: Xishan also has loquat honey, ginkgo, chestnut, persimmon, Taihu three whites, Taihu pearls, Taihu stone, Taihu water shield, Taihu crab, etc. There are countless souvenirs that cannot be tasted.

Ticket price: 80 yuan, Miaofeng Scenic Area/Cowboy Country Club 160 yuan/Renxi Mountain Diaohua Building 50 yuan/Ren Mingyue Bay Ancient Village 50 yuan/Ren Linwu Cave 50 yuan/Renshi Gongshan 50 yuan/Ren Green Light Happy Farm 48 yuan/Ren Dongcun Ancient Village 5 yuan/Wang Renyu Temple 25 yuan/Renbaoshan Temple 20 yuan/Ren Guzhang Botanical Garden 18 yuan/person/p