Introduction

Suzhou Xishan, also known as Dongting Xishan, is located on the bank of Taihu Lake, more than 41 kilometers southwest of Suzhou ancient city. It is 11 kilometers wide from north to south, 15 kilometers long from east to west and covers an area of 82 square kilometers. It is the largest island in China's freshwater lake. In 2117, Xishan Town was renamed as Jinting Town.

Introduction to Suzhou Xishan

Xishan, also known as Dongting Xishan and Jinting Town, is the largest island in Taihu Lake. The island can not only see the misty scenery of Taihu Lake, but also see the misty peak at the top of the 72 peaks in Taihu Lake. There are ancient villages, caves and many unique scenic spots to visit. Farmhouses and freshwater lakes are also very attractive.

Taihu Lake is divided into three parts. From north to south, land, Changsha Island, Yeshan Island and Xishan Island are strung together like a necklace, which is a landscape in itself. Tourists mainly visit Xishan Island, with a mountain in the middle, and the tour route will circle the mountain. It is recommended to arrange at least two days. On the first day, I will visit Linwu Cave on the East Road and its surrounding scenic spots, stay in the ancient village on the north side of Shigong Mountain or Mingyuewan at night, and go to the misty peak or other scenic spots on the West Road the next day. Of course, accommodation is not only available in Shigong Mountain and Mingyuewan ancient villages, but also in Xishan, where the accommodation conditions are very developed, mainly farmhouses and high-end resort hotels.

There are many local restaurants, and restaurants along the lake are concentrated in Shigong Mountain and Mingyuewan ancient villages. Be sure to try the special food "Three Whites in Taihu Lake", including white fish, whitebait and white shrimp. The hairy crabs in Taihu Lake listed in autumn are also very good. Xishan Island has different green products in four seasons, such as Biluochun tea in April, loquat in May, Myrica rubra in June, peach pomegranate in August and orange in autumn. Tea gardens and fruitful fruits can be seen on both sides of the road. If you meet a vendor, you might as well buy some, which is absolutely fresh.

There are Yuyang Mountain and Suzhou Aquarium at one end of Taihu Bridge connected to the land. After all, it is not the point, and it goes straight to the Linwu Cave on the east side of Xishan Island. The cave is warm in winter and cool in summer, and Taihu stone replaces stalactites, which looks different from ordinary caves. From February to March, plum blossoms in the plum garden in Linwudong are in full bloom, no less than Xiang Xuehai. The ancient Cinnamomum camphora Botanical Garden with a thousand-year-old Cinnamomum camphora, the modern reconstructed Baoshan Temple, and the Luohan Temple wrapped around the ancient Cinnamomum camphora in Gu Teng are all around the Chai Fang Cave. You can choose to visit them according to your personal preference.

is located at the southernmost tip of the mountain island in Shigong Mountain West, with an altitude of just over 51 meters, occupying the geographical advantage closest to Taihu Lake among the islands. It's interesting to climb the southern sky. Behind the Shigong Temple in the north of the mountain is Master Hayden's Spirit Bone Tower. Climb to the top of the mountain overlooking Taihu Lake. Mingyuewan Ancient Village is located 2 kilometers west of Shigong Mountain and close to Taihu Lake. The ancient camphor tree at the entrance of the village, the stone street in the village and the ancient pier deep into Taihu Lake are the most fascinating. It is said that Fu Cha and Shi once enjoyed the moon here, and the moonlight in Gucun Lake is very good.

the next day, the misty peak was 336.6 meters above sea level. Even if you climb to the top of the watchtower, you can overlook Taihu Lake. It takes about half a day to walk up and down the mountain, or you can take sightseeing bus to the top of the mountain and commute to 21 yuan. However, except for the reputation of "the first peak in Taihu Lake", other peaks are relatively average. If you don't take the regular itinerary, there are actually more interesting places to go. In the geological museum of Xishan Mountain at the west foot of Dimly discernible peak, a table of "Man-Han Banquet" is filled with stones like plates, which is amazing. Xishan carved building has Suzhou garden style, and its interior carving is extremely exquisite.

There are many other scenic spots hidden in the corner of the Western Hills, such as Wang Yu Temple, Free Ancient Village, East Village and Zhili in the west. If you want to find a plan,