Suzhou's Little Guilin! A mountain and sea paradise just 1 hour away by car!!

Located in the western part of Suzhou, a city known as paradise on earth, Tianping Mountain Villa and Shoutao Lake Scenic Area is a unique landscape that blends the art of Jiangnan gardens, natural scenery, and historical and cultural atmosphere. Here, the lake and mountains complement each other, and the ancient and stately architectural complex is scattered in an orderly fashion, resembling a vivid and three-dimensional ink painting of Jiangnan. Shoutao Lake is shimmering with ripples, surrounded by green bamboo and pine trees, while Tianping Mountain Villa, with its profound historical heritage and exquisite garden layout, seems to transport you back to the poetic life of ancient literati. 🍀【Must-Visit Attractions】 ① Stroll along Shoutao Lake: The lake is rippling with clear waves, and the path by the lake meanders, making it most suitable for a leisurely walk in the early morning or evening, enjoying the tranquility and harmony. ② Explore Tianping Mountain Villa: Visit the ancient buildings within the villa, savor the depth of courtyards from the Ming and Qing dynasties, and don't forget to admire the ingeniously crafted rockeries, flowing water, and the changing landscape of flowers and trees with the seasons. ③ Climb high for a broad view: Ascend to the commanding heights within the villa to take in the entire Shoutao Lake Scenic Area at a glance, and feel the heroic spirit of 'looking down on the smaller mountains'. 🍀【Address】 East foot of Lingyan Mountain, Mudu Town, Wuzhong District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, Tianping Mountain Villa·Shoutao Lake Scenic Area. 🍀【Transportation Tips】 ① For self-driving, you can directly search for 'Tianping Mountain Villa-Shoutao Lake Scenic Area' in your navigation system. There is a parking lot near the scenic area, convenient for tourists driving their own vehicles. ② For public transportation, take the subway line 1 to Mudu Station, then transfer to bus 665 to Tianping Mountain Station, and walk for about 10 minutes to reach the destination. 🍀【Food Recommendations】 Not far from the scenic area, Mudu ancient town offers a variety of delicious foods for you to try, such as the smooth and delicate Suzhou-style tofu pudding, and the sweet and soft osmanthus sugar lotus root, each bite offering a unique taste of Suzhou. 🍀【Nearby Attractions】 After visiting Tianping Mountain Villa and Shoutao Lake Scenic Area, you can also visit the nearby Lingyan Mountain Temple to experience the serene depth of Buddhist culture; or take a walk in Mudu ancient town to appreciate the graceful charm of the water town. In addition, the nearby Dayang Mountain National Forest Park and Qionglong Mountain Scenic Area are also excellent choices for outdoor enthusiasts, allowing you to deeply experience the diverse charm of Suzhou while enjoying the beautiful scenery.