Where are the free mountain climbing places in Suzhou?

1. Lingyan Mountain: Lingyan Mountain is located in Wuzhong District, Suzhou. During weekends and holidays, many tourists from Suzhou and surrounding areas come here to exercise. At the same time, there is a Lingyan Mountain Temple on the mountain. During some festivals, many people come here to burn incense and pray. Moreover, you can overlook the scenery of Suzhou from the top, which is very picturesque.

2. Shigong Mountain: Shigong Mountain is located in Jinting Town, Suzhou. Just like its name, the mountain has rugged rocks and unique natural scenery.

It is surrounded by water on three sides. The trees are lush and the scenery is endless. At the same time, there are many scenic spots on the mountain that are not to be missed. It is these magnificent scenes that attract a large number of local and foreign tourists.

3. Tianping Mountain: Tianping Mountain is also located in Wuzhong District, Suzhou. It is a famous mountain peak scenic spot in Suzhou, mainly because it is the burial place of Fan Zhongyan

. Here you can learn a lot of cultural information about the Fan family, and the mountains are not high, and there is a green grassland at the foot of the mountain. In addition to mountain climbing and leisure exercise, it is also suitable for spring outings and picnics.

4. Piaomiao Peak: Piaomiao Peak is similar to Tianping Mountain and is also located in Wuzhong District, Suzhou. I once learned about the fairy-like scenery of Piaomiao Peak

in a textbook , but the origin of this name is because the mountain peak is shrouded in clouds and mist all year round, making it look ethereal, hence the name.

One of the most worth climbing peaks in Suzhou.

5. Fangfang Mountain: Fangfang Mountain is located in the southwestern suburbs of Suzhou and northwest of Shihu Lake. It is famous for its Wuyue ruins and the pastoral scenery of the Jiangnan water town. The mountains and rivers here are interdependent, the scenery is picturesque, and the scenic spots are everywhere. It is known as the "Wuzhong Scenic Spot" and is a bright pearl in the Taihu Lake Scenic Area.

What mountains can be climbed in Suzhou?

Qionglong Mountain. Qionglong Mountain Scenic Area is rich in natural resources, such as emerald green bamboo and clear spring water. The environment is also very quiet and quiet, the air is very fresh, and it is very suitable for mountain climbing. The retail price for adult tickets is generally 80 yuan. The online price is cheaper than the retail price. It's about ten yuan, about 68 yuan.

Tianping Mountain. It is 201 meters above sea level and the mountain is steep. There are fiery red maple leaves, various strange stones, and clear spring water. It is known as the three wonders of Tianping Mountain. Moreover, the environment there is also very good, and the air is very fresh. There is nothing better than going hiking.

Lion Rock. Lion Rock has a profound Buddhist culture, and there are many trees around it. In the spring, the flowers are romantic, and the cicadas sing melodiously. The mountains and rivers are beautiful, and there are waterfalls. It is very beautiful and has been rated as a national AAAA tourist attraction.

Dongshan. It has beautiful scenery and rich products. It is a fertile land of fish and rice in Suzhou, and the Mountain of Flowers and Fruits. As the name suggests, there are many flowers and fruits there. If you climb mountains there, you can also eat loquats and the like when you are tired. The most important thing is that no tickets are required. .

Extended information:

Lingyan Mountain: Lingyan Mountain is located in Lingyan Mountain, Mudu, southwest of Suzhou, a water town in the south of the Yangtze River. It is named after the famous "Lingzhi Stone" in front of the Lingyan Tower. "Lingyan Mountain". There are many strange rocks on the mountain. The huge rocks are craggy and the strange rocks are rugged, and the objects look like they are as if they were there. There are old sayings of "Twelve Strange Stones" or "Eighteen Strange Stones".

Tianchi Mountain: Tianchi Mountain is the most famous scenic spot in Mudu Scenic Area of ??Taihu Lake, and is the remnant of Tianmu Mountain in Zhejiang. About six kilometers away from Zangshu Town (the most famous place for mutton in Suzhou), the scenic area is famous for its mountains, forests, stone scenery, and springs. It has beautiful mountains and rivers and a quiet environment.

Reference materials:

Lingyan Mountain_Baidu Encyclopedia

Suzhou Tianchi Mountain_Baidu Encyclopedia

The ten best places for mountain climbing in Suzhou

When you have nothing to do, you might as well go hiking and experience the great rivers and mountains of the motherland. So what places in Suzhou are suitable for mountain climbing? Let’s take a look at the good places in Suzhou that are suitable for mountain climbing.

Fangfangshan

Fangfangshan is located in the southwest suburbs of Suzhou and northwest of Shihu Lake. It is famous for its Wuyue ruins and the pastoral scenery of the Jiangnan water town. The mountains and rivers here are interdependent, the scenery is picturesque, and the scenic spots are everywhere. It is known as the "Wuzhong Scenic Spot" and is a bright pearl in the Taihu Lake Scenic Area. Now is the time when the "Hundred Flowers Festival" in Fangshan Mountain is being held. Touring landscapes, admiring flowers, visiting markets, and tasting delicious food, the "Hundred Flowers Festival" will definitely keep you entertained.

Lingyan Mountain

Lingyan Mountain is located 15 kilometers southwest of Suzhou City, with an altitude of 182 meters and many strange rocks. The Lingyan Mountain Temple on the mountain is said to be located on the site of the Guanwa Palace built by Fu Chai for Xi Shi. The Ganoderma lucidum stone in front of the Lingyan Pagoda is the origin of the name of the mountain. Every weekend, Suzhou locals like to come here to climb mountains and burn incense and pray at Lingyan Mountain Temple.

Tianping Mountain

Tianping Mountain is 15 kilometers west of Suzhou City. It is the burial place of Fan Zhongyan's ancestors. The cultural attractions related to Fan are mainly concentrated at the foot of the mountain. Tianping Mountain is 201 meters above sea level. Although the mountain is not high, it is a bit steep and the climb is very exciting. During the Red Maple Festival from October to December every year, the colorful autumn colors always attract countless people.

Of course, the spring scenery of Tianping Mountain is also very attractive!

Qionglong Mountain

Qionglong Mountain is located on the east bank of Taihu Lake in Suzhou, with the main peak Ruo (ruo, weak, fourth tone) Maofeng , with an altitude of 341.7 meters, is the highest and largest mountain in Suzhou. The winding road leads directly to the mountain, which is covered with forests. Suzhou locals regard it as a natural oxygen bar. Ancient celebrities such as Sun Wu left their footprints here, and most of the scenic spots on the mountain revolve around these celebrities.

Tianchi Mountain

Tianchi Mountain has beautiful mountains and clear waters and a quiet environment. It is known as the "Little Huangshan Mountain in the South of the Yangtze River". The profound cultural heritage is fascinating. According to legend, Zen Master Zhigong founded Jijian Temple during the Wei and Jin Dynasties. There is still a well-preserved Yuan Dynasty stone house in the temple, which is the treasure of Tianchi Mountain. Its construction technology is excellent and has a history of more than 600 years. There is a stone Buddha in the stone house to bless you with good luck and peace, and the three stars will shine brightly. For thousands of years, scholars and scholars who are in love with the charm and aura of Tianchi's landscape have gathered one after another, leaving countless relics and legends.

Shigong Mountain

Shigong Mountain is located at the southeastern end of Xishan Island. It is surrounded by water on three sides and leans on ridges on one side. The mountain is full of green cypresses, like green snails lying on the water, like a jasper floating lake. The scenery is infinitely beautiful and can be called a paradise on earth. Because in the past there were two strange rocks at the foot of the mountain near the water, shaped like an old man and an old woman, called Shi Gong and Shi Po, so it was named Shi Gong Mountain.

Piaomiao Peak

Piaomiao Peak Scenic Area consists of Piaomiao Peak, Shuiyuewu and Hancunwu. Piaomiao Peak is the first of the seventy-two peaks in Taihu Lake, with an altitude of 336 meters. It is named because it is often shrouded in clouds and mist, just like the legendary Piaomiao Wonderland. Piaomiao Peak Scenic Area is located in the center of Taihu Xishan National Forest Park. It has high mountains and dense forests, lush vegetation, mountain streams winding through the entire scenic area, and springs flowing all year round. It has a good forest ecological landscape and is the core scenic area of ??Taihu Xishan National Forest Park. .

Wangshan

Wangshan, "the most beautiful mountain village in Suzhou", is rich in negative oxygen ions and has a superior tourism environment. Surrounded by natural mountains and forests, Wangshan not only has rich natural landscapes and long history and culture, it is also a pastoral village with Soviet-style taste. There are delicious farm snacks here, attracting people from surrounding cities to drive here for a snack.

Yuyangshan

The spring is just right, hundreds of acres of peach blossoms are blooming in Yuyangshan’s Taohua Creek and Taohuatan, and hundreds of acres of Biluochun are mined. Viewing flowers, picking tea, frying tea, and tasting tea are fantastic enjoyments. Leisure and sightseeing spots include Yongquan Square, Qianjin Well, Thanksgiving Pavilion, and mountain-top viewing teahouse; places of interest include Epiphyllum Nunnery, Four Sides Guanyin Hall, Fahua Temple and Dong Qichang's Tomb.

Yufeng Mountain

Yufeng Mountain is located in Tinglin Park in the northwest of Kunshan City. Because it is shaped like a saddle, it is commonly known as Ma'anshan. Later it was renamed "Yufeng Mountain". Yufeng Mountain has an area of ??1.5 square kilometers and an altitude of 80 meters. Tens of thousands of acres are flat, but one peak stands out. Jade (Kunshi) is produced in the mountain, which is white, crystal clear, and exquisitely carved. It is a high-quality national stone, and the name of Yufeng Mountain comes from this.

Eight great places for mountain climbing in Beijing

1. Baihuashan Natural Scenic Area National Nature Reserve 3A Scenic Area

Baihuashan National Nature Reserve is located in Beijing It is located in Qingshui Town, Mentougou District, at the northern end of Taihang Mountain and a branch of Xiaowutai Mountain, 100 kilometers away from the urban area, with a total area of ??21,743.1 hectares. There are "ancient stone seas", "ice edge castles", "ice wall rock pillars", etc. in the reserve, which are historical relics of geological changes. Baihuashan National Nature Reserve belongs to the forest ecosystem protection type. It mainly protects the secondary deciduous broad-leaved forest ecosystem and rare protected animals and their populations in the stony mountains of North China in the warm temperate zone.

Address: Qijiazhuang Village, Qingshui Town, Mentougou, Beijing

2. Lingshan Scenic Area 2A Scenic Area

Lingshan Natural Scenic Area is located in the northwest of Mentougou, west Beijing. It is 122 kilometers away from the capital and has an altitude of 2,303 meters. It is the highest peak in Beijing and the roof of Beijing. Due to the altitude, Lingshan forms a natural scenic spot in Beijing within a radius of 25 square kilometers, integrating fault mountains, fold mountains, steep peaks, and unlimited flowers. The frost-free period in Lingshan is short, and the four-season climate changes are greatly different from those in the capital. It presents a unique climate of short spring and autumn and long winter and summer. The difference between the daily temperature and the capital is 10-12 degrees Celsius. Due to the continuous artificial destruction of Lingshan vegetation and the deterioration of the ecological environment, in order to restore and protect the Lingshan ecosystem, the Mentougou District Culture and Tourism Bureau issued a notice on May 14, 2019 that the Lingshan Scenic Area will be temporarily closed and some tourism activities will be suspended.

Address: Jiangshuihe Village, Qingshui Town, Mentougou District, Beijing

3. Beijing Xiangshan Park 4A Scenic Area

Xiangshan Park is located at No. 40 Maishui Street, Haidian District, Beijing , the northwest suburb of Beijing, covering an area of ??188 hectares and with an altitude of 557 meters, is a royal garden with mountain forest characteristics. It was built in the 26th year of Dading in the Jin Dynasty and has a history of nearly 900 years. It includes famous tourist attractions such as Xiangshan Temple and Hongguang Temple. It was rated as a civilized unit in the capital in 1993 and among the first batch of buildings in 2002. A boutique park in Beijing. In 2002, it was rated as one of the first batch of Beijing quality parks. In 2004, it passed the ISO9001 international quality management system and ISO14001 international environmental management system certification.

Address: No. 40 Maishui Street, Haidian District, Beijing

4. Beijing Badaling Great Wall Tourist Area National Scenic Area Cultural Relics Protection Unit

Badaling Great Wall is one of the Great Walls of the Ming Dynasty The better-preserved section is also a more representative section. It is the essence of the Great Wall in the Ming Dynasty and the outpost of Juyongguan, an important pass of the Great Wall. It has an altitude of 1,015 meters. The terrain is dangerous and the gate is strong. The Badaling Great Wall is historically known as one of the Nine Fortresses in the World and is the essence and outstanding representative of the Great Wall. The superb architectural skills and immortal artistic value fully reflect the wisdom and strength of the working people of ancient China. Badaling Great Wall is the earliest section of the Great Wall opened to tourists.

Address: Exit 58, G6 Beijing-Tibet Expressway, Yanqing District, Beijing

5. Beijing Yunmeng Mountain National Forest Park National Forest Park National Geopark

Yun Mengshan National Forest Park is located in the northwest of Miyun County, Beijing. The entrance to the park is at the 81.5km mark of the Jingfeng (Beijing-Fengning) Highway. Yunmeng Mountain National Forest Park has a total area of ??2,208 hectares, all of which are natural secondary forest areas, with a forest coverage rate of 95%. The main peak is 1,414 meters above sea level. The temperature in Yunmeng Mountain is generally 6-7°C lower than that at the bottom of the mountain, and the negative ions at high altitude are 6-12 times higher than in the city. It is the first choice for mountain summer vacation and forest eco-tourism. It is known as "Beijing's Little Huangshan". After the expert inspection, it was dubbed the "Miniature of Huangshan". There is a poem that goes: "Huangshan Mountain in the south reaches the capital of heaven, the clouds and clouds in the north are beautiful hibiscus, Huangshan's four wonders are the best in the world, and the clouds and clouds are the best in Beijing." The "cloudy forest sea" is even more unmatched by Huangshan Mountain.

Address: Houshanpu Village, Liulimiao Town, Miyun County, Beijing

6. Miaofeng Mountain Scenic Area National Water Conservancy Scenic Area 3A Scenic Area

Miaofeng Mountain Scenic Area , located in Ximentougou District, Beijing, 55 kilometers away from the urban area, with a total area of ??about 20 square kilometers. The scenic spot is famous for its "ancient temples", "strange pines", "strange rocks" and "exotic flowers". It belongs to the remnants of the Taihang Mountains, with the main peak at an altitude of 1,291 meters. The mountains are steep and steep, with seasonal landscapes such as sunrise, sunset, rime, and mountain markets, thousands of acres of roses, and the largest traditional pilgrimage temple fair in North China. Miaofeng Mountain has more than 600 species of woody plants and more than 20 categories of high-quality medicinal materials. Various exotic flowers bloom all year round and the air is fresh. Most of the mountains are shrubs and flowers. Miaofeng Mountain has become one of the scenic spots around Beijing.

Address: Jiangou Village, Mentougou District, Beijing

7. Baiwang Mountain Forest Park 3A Scenic Area

Baiwang Mountain is a remnant of the Taihang Mountains and an extension of the Taihang Mountains It reaches the easternmost peak of the North China Plain, so it is known as the "First Peak of the Taihang Outpost". It is the last mountain ridge for the remnants of the Taihang Mountains to enter the capital. Baiwangshan Forest Park has a wide variety of plants and trees, and the air is rich in negative oxygen ions. You can enjoy the health care function of forest bathing by swimming in it. Moreover, Baiwangshan Mountain has a quiet environment and is suitable for people of all ages and different physical conditions to climb and exercise. , is the closest mountaineering paradise to the capital, and can be reached by driving 3 kilometers north from the Summer Palace. In 1999, it was rated as a popular science education base in Beijing, and will gradually become a base for college, middle and primary school students to receive environmental protection education. In 2001, it was rated as a national AAA tourist attraction.

Address: No. 19 Hubeikou, Heishan, Haidian District, Beijing

8. Beijing Jiufeng National Forest Park National Forest Park

Beijing Jiufeng National Forest Park, Located in the middle of Daxishan Scenic Area in the west of Beijing, at the west end of Beiqing Road, only 2 kilometers away from Zhongguancun High-Tech Park, it is one of the national forest parks closest to the center of Beijing. The natural environment of the park is beautiful, with steep mountains, numerous peaks, and rocks that are both beautiful and beautiful. Since ancient times, Jiufeng has been a famous scenic spot in the capital, retaining a long and complete temple culture and garden culture. The park now houses many historic sites such as Jiufeng Villa of the Liao Dynasty, Xiufeng Ancient Temple of the Ming Dynasty, Xiangtang Temple of the Qing Dynasty, Debt Elimination Temple of the Republic of China, Chaoyang Guanyin Cave, and Millennium Mountaineering Trail. The park was formerly the Teaching Experimental Forest Farm of Beijing Forestry University.

Address: Haidian District, Beijing

What mountains are near Suzhou?

1. Qionglong Mountain: Qionglong Mountain is located in the western suburbs of Suzhou City, northwest of Wuzhong District, adjacent to Guangfu Town. The main peak, Ruomao Peak, is 341.7 meters above sea level. It is the crown of the mountains on the east coast of Taihu Lake and the highest peak in Suzhou. Dongwu National Forest Park was established in 1993, and Qionglong Mountain Scenic Area was established in 2006. It is now an important part of the Wuzhong Taihu Lake Tourist Area, a national 5A-level scenic spot.

2. Tianping Mountain: Located southwest of the ancient city of Suzhou, on the shore of Taihu Lake, it is the core scenic spot of Taihu National Scenic Area. Tianping Mountain is 201 meters above sea level. The mountain is steep and dangerous. In ancient times, it was called Baiyun Mountain, also known as Cishan Mountain. It is the cemetery of the ancestor of Fan Zhongyan, a famous minister of the Northern Song Dynasty.

3. Lingyan Mountain: Because there is a famous "Lingzhi Stone" in front of Lingyan Tower, it is named "Lingyan Mountain". Mountain rocks. The boulders are huge, the strange stones are jagged, and the objects are exactly the same. There is an old saying about "Twelve Strange Stones" or "Eighteen Strange Stones". Lingyan Mountain has the reputation of "the first Lingyan in the south of the Yangtze River" and "the first Lingyan in the sky".

4. Yuyang Mountain: Yuyang Mountain is located in the center of Suzhou Taihu National Tourism Resort. It faces the lake on three sides, Xukou Ancient Town to the east, Guangfu Dengwei, Xuan Tomb, and Xiaogong Mountain to the north, Dongting Mountain to the east, and Dongting Mountain to the west.

To the west is Dongting Mountain, and the Taihu Lake Bridge is like a rainbow lying on the waves, connecting the three islands of Xishan, Yeshan and Changsha.

5. Yushan: It was called Wumu Mountain in ancient times. It is located in the northwest of Changshu City, bordering the Yangtze River to the north and Shanghu Lake to the south. It is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction. Yushan was named after the death of the ancestor Yu Zhong (namely Zhong Yong) in Jiangnan during the Shang and Zhou Dynasties. The southern foot of Yushan Mountain stretches into the ancient city, and is known as "Ten miles of green mountains and half of the city".

What are the famous mountains in Suzhou?

Laxatives. "Mountains are not high, they are famous if they have immortals." This is probably the best description of the dozens of low mountains and hills in Suzhou. Let’s take a look at some of Suzhou’s more distinctive famous mountains.

1. Qionglong Mountain, the No. 1 Peak in Suzhou

Qionglong Mountain is located in the western suburbs of Suzhou. Its main peak, Ruomao Peak, is 341.7 meters above sea level. It is truly the No. 1 peak in Suzhou.

Soochow National Forest Park was established in 1993, and Qionglong Mountain Scenic Management Area was established in 2006. It is a national 5A scenic spot with a ticket price of 80 yuan.

Famous scenic spots include Sun Wu Garden, Qionglong Temple, Ningbang Temple, Shangzhen Temple, Playing Platform, Sino-Japanese Friendship Cherry Blossom Forest, etc. It is really good to go hiking and enjoy cherry blossoms in this season.

2. The first mountain in Wuzhong - Huqiu Mountain

Huqiu Mountain, with an altitude of 34.3 meters, is a representative of the famous mountains in the south of the Yangtze River. Huqiu Mountain is located in the northwest corner of the ancient city of Suzhou and has a history of more than 2,500 years. Su Dongpo once wrote, "It would be a pity not to visit Tiger Hill in Suzhou!".

Huqiu Mountain is a national 5A-level scenic spot with a ticket price of 80 yuan. There are three unique scenic spots, nine suitable ones and eighteen scenic spots, among which Yunyan Temple Tower, the first leaning tower in China, Sword Pond and Thousand People Stone are the most famous ones.

3. Lingyan Mountain Temple - Lingyan Mountain

Lingyan Mountain is located in Mudu Town, Wuzhong District, Suzhou City, with an altitude of 182 meters. It has the reputation of "Lingyan Mountain is the most beautiful in the south of the Yangtze River" and " Lingyan is known as the “wonderful rooftop”.

Climb up the steps along the "Qianlong Imperial Road", and the top of the mountain is the Lingyan Temple, which was originally the site of King Wu's "Guanwa Palace".

Lingyanshan Temple is the most visited temple by Suzhou citizens. It is popular and the ticket price is only 1 yuan. It is more suitable for hiking in groups, and is best in spring.

Suzhou has many famous mountains, such as Dayang Mountain, Qizi Mountain, Tianping Mountain, Dongxi Mountain, etc. Each has its own merits, so I won’t go into details here.

The mountains in Suzhou are not too high, but they are unique.

For example, I have been to Dayang Mountain in Suzhou High-tech Zone, and the entrance fee is 40 yuan. But it’s worth a visit, the scenery there is quite good

There are also Suzhou West Mountain and Dongshan Mountain, the scenery is very beautiful, the West Mountain side has Piaomiao Peak on the mountain, which is quite good

There are others, such as Fangfang Mountain, Cangqiong Mountain, etc.

Suzhou is famous for its ancient water towns in the south of the Yangtze River, but the mountains lack momentum. After all, the highest peak in Jiangsu, the Jade Girl Peak in Lianyungang, is only over 600 meters.

Therefore, Suzhou’s famous mountains do not lie in their height, but in their rich cultural connotations.

Of course, if we talk about the famous mountains in Suzhou, there are Huqiu Mountain in Suzhou, Xishan Scenic Area in Suzhou, Dongshan Scenic Area in Suzhou, Piaomiao Peak, Lingyan Mountain, and Lei Feng Mountain. There are several mountains worth seeing.

Suzhou travel guide must-visit recommended attractions

Suzhou travel guide must-visit recommended attractions: Qili Shantang Street, Humble Administrator's Garden, Tiger Hill, Pingjiang Road, Tianping Mountain.

1. Qili Shantang Street

Qili Shantang Street is connected to Changmen, "the first and second-class wealthy and romantic place in the world of mortals" in the east, and "the first scenic spot in Wuzhong" to the west. Tiger Hill is about seven miles long. It is a very famous scenic spot in Suzhou. Whether you move slowly in the long alley or cross the river in a boat, you can feel that "when you come to Suzhou, you will be surrounded by the river." Jiangnan style.

2. Humble Administrator's Garden

The Humble Administrator's Garden, built in the Ming Dynasty, is known as the "Mother of Chinese Gardens". The park is centered on water and surrounded by mountains and trees. The east is open and spacious, the west has exquisite buildings, and the middle is centered around a pool with mountains in the pool. These are the essence of the Humble Administrator's Garden. The Humble Administrator's Garden opens at 7:30 in the morning. If you come here when it first opens, you can enjoy the tranquility and beauty of visiting a private paradise.

3. Tiger Hill

See the Tiger Hill Tower first, and then Suzhou City. The 2500-year-old Tiger Hill Tower is a city landmark in Suzhou. There is a rich history and mysterious sword pool here, as well as the Yunyan Temple, known as the Leaning Tower of Pisa in China, and the eternal mystery of the tomb of King Wu Helu, which attracts groups of tourists to come and watch.

4. Pingjiang Road

Pingjiang Road is a must-visit ancient city street in Suzhou. It is the most complete preserved area of ??the ancient city of Suzhou so far, with a total length of about 1.6 kilometers. They are all old Soviet-style buildings. Walking among them, the charm of Jiangnan Water Town will slowly spread, and you will become addicted to them.

5. Tianping Mountain

Tianping Mountain is located in Wuzhong District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, my country. It is one of the four famous maple viewing places in China. The best check-in spots in Pingdingshan are Baiyun Pond, Shijing Pond, and Release Pond. There is an intangible cultural heritage market next to Baiyun Temple in Tianping Mountain, where you can find ear picking, sugar paintings, rice cakes and many delicious snacks.