In Suzhou, in addition to garden attractions and Jiangnan ancient towns, there are many places suitable for mountain climbing. The temperature in Suzhou is currently dropping and autumn is approaching, which is the best season for mountain climbing. So, what are the good places for mountain climbing in Suzhou?
1. Sanshan Island Banbi Peak
Attractions: Banbi Peak, Sanfeng Temple, and Banbi Peak are known as the first peak in Wuzhong. The painter Yaming once wrote a poem about this peak: "This peak can testify to the war history of Wu and Yue. Now China is unified, and Jiangnan enjoys peace."
Transportation: There is a ferry to Sanshan Island.
Mountain climbing: It is less difficult, and the area near Banbi Peak has been turned into a park.
2. Yangshan Jianque Peak
Attractions: Jianque Peak, Incense Burner Stone, Snake God Cliff, Wenshu Temple Ruins, Cliff Carvings, and "Tiangou" Stone Pillars. Jianque Peak, the highest peak in Yangshan Mountain, is 338.2 meters above sea level and is the second highest peak in Wuzhong. There is a gap on the north side of the peak, more than 10 meters wide. It is said that Qin Shihuang wore it when he was shooting arrows, so this peak is called Jianque Peak.
Transportation: There is a direct bus to Yangshan Senior Apartment at the entrance of Suzhou Amusement Park.
Mountain climbing: The mountain has been uninhabited for a long time and the road conditions are unclear.
Traversing route: Bailongmu Temple (Yang Nan) - Wei Tuo Peak - Yangshan Banshan (Phoenix Ridge) - Changyun Peak (cliff, where you can also see the surroundings, including Wang Song and Mo Bao , Li Genyuan) - Jianque Peak (Snake God Cliff, Incense Burner Stone, Bathing Sun Pavilion, Wenshu Temple Ruins) Dayang Mountain -.
Route 1: Go northwest to Dashi Mountain - "Dashi Scenic Spot" of Shushan Ecological Park, Yunquan Temple (newly built) - Jilong Mountain - Huguang River - cross the river to Zhenshan (Wuwang Ridge) ——Washan——Baishishan.
Route 2: Northeast - Phoenix Mountain - Guanshan (Guanshan Temple (newly built), cliffs: Guanshan, Laihe Peak, Xianren Cave, Jicui Peak, etc.).
Three. Dongshan Yusun Peak
Attractions: Baoan Ancient Temple, Xu Mutang, Jiangnan Tea Culture Museum, Mianfo Pond, Mianfo Temple.
You can take a bus to Cha Wan. Yusun Peak may be located in Zijin'an, south of Longtou Mountain (Lushan Mountain) and east of Luobi Peak.
Mountain climbing: The mountain has been uninhabited for a long time and the road conditions are unclear.
4. Yushan Jianmen
Attraction: Jianmen Pass is a strange stone. Jianmen is located in the west of Yushan Mountain. From the top, you can see Shanghu in the distance.
Transportation: Located behind Yushan Xiaofu Temple, there are cars or cable cars that can reach Jianmen.
Surrounding routes: Yushan Middle Peak (Mowei)-Jianmen-Sanfeng-Longdong.
Mountain climbing: less difficult. If you don’t take a car, it will take a little effort.
5. Heyang Mountain
Attractions: Yongqing Temple (destroyed in 1958 and rebuilt in 1993), No. 1 Reading Table, Xiufeng (cliff). Yangshan is located in Zhangjiagang. It is called Phoenix Mountain because it is shaped like a flying phoenix.
Transportation: Walk from the urban area along Suyu to Fenghuang Town.
Hiking: If you just visit the temple, it will be less difficult.
6. Zhangjiagang Xiangshan
Attractions: Peach Blossom Stream, Xiangshan Temple, Caixiang Trail, Shunguo Beach, Beacon Tower, Tibetan Army Cave, Dripping Blood Rock, Xianniu Back, Tiger Zui, Tangmeihua, Shihumen (between the Big and Small Fragrant Mountains). With a long history and culture, beautiful natural scenery and unique cultural landscape, it is the best among the mountains in southern Jiangsu.
Transportation: Walk along Su Yuzhang from the urban area to Nansha Town, Zhangjiagang City.
Hiking: If you just visit the temple, it will be less difficult. It is said that Shimen has been paved with artificial cement roads.
7. Guangfu Tongjing Mountain and Xuan Tomb Mountain
Among them, North Tongkeng and South Tongjing are actually two mountains and two veins. An ancient saying goes: The best place to view Taihu Lake is Tongjing Mountain. Shoushengen Temple is a famous temple in the Vatican, an ancient royal temple.
Attractions: Tongjing, Tianshou Temple (several new temples were built on the site), Shengen Temple, Fazhen.
Tongjingshan: It’s less difficult. Follow the fire escape up the hill.
Temple Mount: Soldiers at the gate have to check identity documents before letting people in, and sometimes they don’t. Except for the busy ninth day of the year, it is usually deserted. Shen'en Temple can also be crossed from behind Dengwei Mountain to Shen'en Temple on Xuanmu Mountain.
Transportation: Take a bus to Guangfu Passenger Transport Center (for example, take bus No. 43 or 63 from Wuzhong Bus Station to Guangfu), then take a bus to Sheng'en Temple (bus No. 652 to the military camp) .
8. Yaofeng Mountain Stonehenge
Attractions: Stonehenge, Dragon Cave, Xilong Cave, Guanyin Wall, Fragrant Spring, Hairpin Bend, and Tushuiyuan ruins.
Yaofeng Mountain has the reputation of "No. 1 in the world"