Lingyan Temple and Tianping Tianchi Mountain self-driving for 2 days
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9 attraction(s) |
total distance 51
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Day1: SUZHOU
5 attraction(s) ·
24 km
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Suzhou Martyrs Cemetery is a municipal cultural relics protection unit, martyr memorial architectural protection unit, and a patriotic education base at the provincial and municipal levels. It was first established in April 1956 and was rebuilt in 2000. It covers an area of 140.5 mu with a building area of 1838 square meters and a green area of over 70,000 square meters. The cemetery is situated with the east facing west and is built against the mountain. The architectural style of the cemetery reflects the local Suzhou style. Above the central axis, there are steps, corridors, mourning platforms, and a memorial monument, all constructed with Jinshan granite. The cemetery is filled with towering cypress trees and beautiful flowers blooming throughout the year. With a peaceful and clean environment, it is an ideal resting place for revolutionary martyrs.
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This restaurant is located at 197-2 Sufu Road and it also has good popularity during weekends. There are several hotels nearby, and many tourists come here to eat. It is a Suzhou-style noodle restaurant, and now there are quite a variety of dishes inside. The environment inside the restaurant is also good, and it looks clean. The portion of the noodles is average, but the soup is pretty good. It is recommended to give it a try!
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The buildings in the Lingyan Mountain Scenic Area are built according to the mountain's terrain. The winding corridor follows the topography, with clear pools and meandering streams, creating a famous tourist destination in Wuzhong.
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The restaurant has a nice environment, with houses built against the mountains. The main dishes are various types of homestyle dishes, and the private rooms have a strong rural atmosphere, giving people a very close-to-nature feeling. The taste of the dishes is very good. The eel paste with fragrant oil is good, but the portion is small. The white fish is quite fresh. The pig trotters have received good reviews. Although they are not big, they are soft and chewy when eaten hot. Overall, it is very good and worth a try!
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Suzhou Taohuayuan Inn is located on the beautiful shore of Taihu Lake, and it is a characteristic inn with the theme of landscape and culture. It has a large book bar for guests to rest and read. There are also scenic and leisure places such as "Qiyunge, Yushanting, Xiuyunshuixie, and Banyinchi". Taohuayuan adheres to classical culture and has launched a retro-style tea house and restaurant with tea culture and wine culture as the theme. It allows people to enjoy a comfortable life and experience the profound Chinese culture. So it is highly recommended to stay!
Day2: SUZHOU
4 attraction(s) ·
27 km
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Tianping Mountain Scenic Area is located in the southwest of the ancient city of Suzhou, on the shore of Taihu Lake. It is the core scenic area of the Taihu National Scenic Area and is known for its beauty as the "Number One Mountain in Wu" and "Jiangnan Paradise". With an altitude of 201 meters, Tianping Mountain has steep and perilous terrain. It was formerly known as Baiyun Mountain and also known as Cishan. It is the burial place of the ancestors of the famous Northern Song Dynasty official, Fan Zhongyan. The scenic area covers an area of nearly one hundred hectares and is famous for its "red maple, strange rocks, and clear springs". It has eighteen attractions such as Wanhuzhao, Gaoyi Diecui, Wanzhang Red Clouds, and Yuyuan Qingyin.
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Rural dishes, plain and unadorned, but very fresh. The flavors of the dishes are good, the prices are affordable, and the portions are generous. The recommended braised pork is beautiful with the right balance of fat and lean meat, and a slightly sweet and savory taste with a hint of spices. The white-boiled river shrimp is plump and elastic, freshly caught from the fish tank. The yellow croaker and tofu soup is thick and flavorful, without any fishy smell. Overall, it is highly recommended to give it a try.
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Tianchi Mountain Scenic Area is the most primitive, rustic, and natural ecological tourist scenic area in the Jiangnan region. It is 169 meters above sea level and covers an area of 45 hectares. It is known for its mountainous scenery, stone landscapes, and numerous springs. The beauty of Tianchi is created by the convergence of springs flowing through the mountains. The pool water is clear and the surrounding rocks are picturesque. It is often enveloped in clouds, resembling a fairyland on earth. Tianchi Mountain is renowned for its natural beauty and tranquility, earning it the nickname "Little Huangshan of Jiangnan". The ancient cultural heritage makes it a popular destination. Legend has it that Zen master Zhi Gong founded the Jijian Temple in the Wei and Jin dynasties, and the temple still houses well-preserved stone buildings from the Yuan Dynasty, making them invaluable architectural treasures with a history of over 600 years. The temple also contains stone Buddhas for protection and blessings. Another treasure of Tianchi Mountain is the ancient spring called Hanku Spring. It has a sweet and mineral-rich taste and is believed to have health benefits. Visitors can enjoy the breathtaking Tianchi scenery, visit the 600-year-old stone buildings, taste the thousand-year-old spring water, try ecological cuisine, witness the stone formations, admire the unique Lianhua Peak, and pay respects to the stone Buddha. Tianchi Mountain, like a peach blossom paradise, will make city dwellers forget to return, allowing them to fully enjoy the endless tranquility. The most valuable historical relics in the scenic area are the three stone houses and stone Buddhas in the Jijian Temple. According to research, these stone houses were built in the Yuan Dynasty in the seventeenth year of Zhi Zheng's reign, making them over 600 years old. In addition, there are also stone Buddhas in the eastern and western stone houses, both naturally sculpted from stone. These stone houses and Buddhas are precious materials for studying Yuan Dynasty architecture and carving art. The highest point of Tianchi Mountain is the Lianhua Peak, which is only 169 meters high. There are several huge rocks standing on the top of the mountain, reaching several zhang (a unit of measure, equivalent to 3.3 meters) in height. From a distance, they resemble lotus flowers blooming in the sky, and up close, the massive rocks have a unique shape. The mountaintop is quite windy, making it a cool place to enjoy the view. Tianchi Mountain is famous for its pool halfway up the mountain, its magnificent peaks and stones, and its abundant springs. The mountain is filled with famous historical sites and scenic spots, creating an extremely tranquil and peaceful environment, like a paradise. After 4 pm, the mountain becomes quiet, and sitting on the top of the Lianhua Peak, one can calmly watch the sunset as the sky turns red and the afterglow lingers. If you are fortunate enough to witness the sunset and the evening glow amidst the mountain, with red leaves covering the slopes, it is truly a breathtaking sight.
