There are many great hiking spots in Suzhou that are worth checking out! Let’s take a look at some of the best hiking spots in Suzhou. If you’re looking for a fun day trip, read on!
Between Taiyang Mountain and Jilong Mountain, there is a small mountain of about 50 mu, standing alone, like a knife cut. The trees at the top of the mountain are lush, and the shape of the whole mountain is like an ancient seat called “shu”. Suzhou people often read the word “shu” as “ru” or “shu”, and the name of the mountain gradually became Tree Mountain.
Scenery: Natural ecological park, pear blossoms in late March, hot springs.
Ticket: Free
How to get there: Take the No. 316 bus long line.
2、Tianchi Mountain
Tianchi Mountain is famous for its beautiful peaks and rocks, abundant springs, and numerous historical sites. The environment is extremely quiet and peaceful, like a paradise. The Tianchi Lake in the middle of the mountain is crystal clear, reflecting the blue sky, white clouds, strange rocks and trees, creating a beautiful scene. By the way, Tianchi Mountain is also very close to Cangshu Town, so you can go there for a delicious meal of Cangshu mutton after you descend the mountain.
Scenery: Mountain forest, rock formations, springs, sunset glow.
How to get there: Take bus No. 312 directly to the scenic spot.
3、Miaomiao Peak
Miaomiao Peak of Xishan is the first of the 72 peaks of Taihu Lake. The altitude is not high, but the wind and clouds of Taihu Lake are changeable, and the peaks are often hidden in the clouds, like a fairy mountain across the sea of clouds, like a jade belt connecting the red ridge. From the top of the mountain, you can see the 36,000 acres of lake and mountains at a glance.
Scenery: Observation tower, tea plantation, orange orchard, small island in the lake, ecological forest.
How to get there: Bus No. 697, 699.
4、Shangfang Mountain
A natural park famous for its Wu Yue relics and the idyllic scenery of the Jiangnan water towns, Shangfang Mountain is a place where mountains and water meet, creating picturesque scenery and numerous scenic spots. It is adjacent to Shihu Lake, and the dreamy scenery you see when you climb to a high place is definitely worthy of the name “Wu Zhong Shengjing”.
Scenery: Lengga Pagoda, Xingchun Bridge, flowers all over the mountain, boating and barbecuing.
How to get there: Take bus No. 415 directly.
5、Lingyan Mountain
The “natural oxygen bar” of Suzhou people, the “Ling” in the famous hiking route “Lingbai Line”. The mountain is rich in strange rocks, especially the Ganoderma lucidum stone, hence the name. It has the wonders of the wild and the beauty of gardens, “It is more wonderful than Tiantai, and its beauty is unparalleled in Jiangnan.”
Scenery: Wu Wang Well, Play Flower Pond, Play Moon Pond, Qintai, Xishi Cave, Lingyan Stone Mountain.
How to get there: Take the bus to Mudu Yanjia Garden and walk to Lingyan Mountain Scenic Area.
6、Qizi Mountain
Some people say that it is the beacon mound of the late Spring and Autumn period. Whenever enemy troops were found, fire and smoke were set on the mound, and one mound responded to another. Others say that it is a tomb from the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods. Others say that it is a charm to suppress geomancy. It is called Hengshan, Juhu Mountain, or Jianfu Mountain. It is also called Wuwu Mountain. In short, Qizi Mountain is a mystery.
Scenery: Observation Tower, Qianyuan Temple, earthen mounds and stone chambers, Jiulongtan Reservoir.
How to get there:
1. Go up from Wushanling, pass Niujiaowu, go up to Jinwan, Songmao Wu, Qizi Mountain top.
2. Take Wuzhong bus to Lan Ying School to start climbing Qizi Mountain, or walk west along the Shangfang Mountain fire road.
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