Emperor Qianlong Visited Tiger Hill Seven Times. Was It Really for the Leaning Pagoda?

🌟 **"It is a pity if you go to Suzhou and don't visit Tiger Hill!"** How amazing is **"No. 1 Scenic Spot in Wu Area"**, which even Su Dongpo was crazy about? This popular guide will take you to explore Tiger Hill and dominate your social media feed! **📍 Must-Visit Attractions** ✅ **Tiger Hill Pagoda (Yunyan Temple Pagoda)**: The Chinese version of the "Leaning Tower of Pisa", 200 years earlier than the one in Italy! The 47m-high ancient leaning pagoda has a visible tilt. The best spot for taking pictures is on the small hill opposite Sword Testing Stone. ✅ **Sword Testing Stone**: Legend says that King Helu of Wu was buried here, with 3,000 precious swords hidden at the bottom of the pond! The cliff is engraved with authentic works by Wang Xizhi and Yan Zhenqing, full of mystery. ✅ **Thousand People Stone**: The legendary place where Monk Sheng gave a lecture and "the stubborn stones nodded". A high-ranking monk of the Jin Dynasty lectured here, and even the stones were fascinated. ✅ **Hanhan Spring**: The sacred spring dug by a high-ranking monk of the Liang Dynasty. The spring water can cure eye diseases and is still clear and gushing today. **🍁 Best Time to Visit** **Autumn!** The maple leaves are red, and the ginkgo leaves are golden. The ancient pagoda and the red maple trees are in the same frame, making it easy to take great photos! October–November is the best time to visit. Tickets are CNY 60 in the off-season and CNY 80 in the peak season. **📸 Photo Tips** 🔸 **Tiger Hill Pagoda + Ginkgo**: Two rows of golden ginkgo trees at the south gate entrance, with the pagoda looming in the background, creating a great atmosphere! 🔸 **Reflection in Sword Testing Stone**: On a sunny day, the water surface is like a mirror, reflecting the pagoda and red maple leaves, creating a martial arts style in seconds. 🔸 **Ancient Style Portraits**: Wear Hanfu and take photos in the Duanliang Hall and Yongcui Villa to capture the feel of Suzhou gardens! **🚗 Transportation & Tickets** ✔️ **Subway + Bus**: Take Tourist Bus Line 1/Tourist Bus Line 2 directly, or walk to Tiger Hill from Shantang Street. The scenery along the way is super beautiful! ✔️ **Tickets**: CNY 60 in the off-season and CNY 80 in the peak season, including core attractions such as Tiger Hill Pagoda and Sword Testing Stone. **💡 Hidden Ways to Play** ▪️ **Night Tour of Tiger Hill**: The ancient pagoda under the lights is super dreamy. There is a light and shadow show in summer! ▪️ **Tiger Hill Temple Fair**: Spring Art Fair and Autumn Folk Temple Fair, with dragon dances and Kunqu Opera, super lively. "Half of Suzhou's history is contained in Tiger Hill!" While the autumn colors are still strong, come and check out this thousand-year legend that is **"leaning but not falling!"** 🔥