Suzhou Tiger Hill: A Mysterious Journey Through Time, Exploring the Legends of the Leaning Tower and Sword Pool

Tiger Hill Scenic Area, known as the most famous place in Suzhou, boasts both historical significance and beautiful scenery. People often say, 'First see the tower of Tiger Hill, then visit Suzhou city.' Su Dongpo once said, 'If you come to Suzhou and don't visit Tiger Hill, it's like you haven't been here at all.' Address: No. 8, Tiger Hill, Gusu District, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province Ticket: 80/person Opening Hours: 7:30-18:00 Transportation: Take bus routes 32 or 36 to Tiger Hill North Gate Station, or take Metro Line 2 to Shantang Street Station, then cycle 3.5 kilometers. Travel Tips 👀 I.M. Pei, a world-renowned Chinese architect, designed 'The First Mountain in Wu,' a place worth photographing and checking in. Don't forget to take some interesting photos. 👀 Sword Pool, said to be the tomb of King Helu of the ancient Wu Kingdom, where his favorite treasure sword was buried, making it the most mysterious place in Tiger Hill. 👀 Tiger Hill Pagoda, built more than 200 years before the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy, is the oldest leaning tower in China and the second most leaning tower in the world. There's an old saying, 'First see the Tiger Hill Pagoda, then see Suzhou city.' 👀 Wangsu Terrace, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of Suzhou, including modern skyscrapers, and feel the contrast between the past and the present. 👀 Wanjing Villa, the largest bonsai garden in Suzhou, showcases Suzhou-style bonsai, along with rockeries and pine trees, creating a particularly beautiful environment. 🔥 As soon as you enter the Tiger Hill Scenic Area, it feels like stepping back in time. Surrounded by lush green trees and old houses, every step feels like walking through a history book.