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The Blue Wave Pavilion (Canglangting) is one of Suzhou's most famous and classic gardens. The use of space and combinations of water, rock and plants here, epitomize the art of Suzhou... |
| Garden of the Master of the Nets |
The Garden of the Master of the Nets (Wangshiyuan) is the best and most celebrated of all the Suzhou gardens. This combined Qing Dynasty residence and garden is also the smallest of the Suzhou gardens.The Garden of the Master of the Nets is truly a masterpiece. |
| Hanshan Temple |
Hanshan Temple (Hanshan Si) is one of Suzhou's greatest landmarks and most active Buddhist temples. This temple is an important part of Suzhou's local community and cultural life. Built during the Liang Dynasty (502-519), more than 1400 years ago, the temple is named ... |
| Lingyanshan Mountain |
Lingyanshan, 15 km southwest in Suzhou's Mudu Township (Muduzhen), is a great place for a bicycle outing from the city. It has a number of historical ruins and sites dating back to the ancient Wu Kingdom. Lingyanshan stands 182 meters in height, towering over the surrounding ... |
| Lion Grove |
Lion Grove (Shizilin) is arguably Suzhou's best example of using a garden to evoke images in the mind. Taihu lake rock arrangements display leonine forms throughout the garden. Lion Grove pleases the mind with discoveries around every corner as you use your imagination to appreciate ... |
| Humble Administrator's Garden |
The Humble Administrator's Garden (Zhuozhengyuan) is the largest garden in Suzhou and the most famous and representative of Suzhou gardens.The best sections of the Humble Administrator's Garden are the western parts where pools and pavilions are the main themes... |
| Temple of Mystery |
Suzhou's Temple of Mystery (Xuanmiaoguan) is not just another Daoist Temple! It is Suzhou's most active place of worship and houses a great collection of Southern Song Dynasty religious statues.The most important hall in the temple is Sanqing Hall, which is dedicated to the main gods.. |
| Tiger Hill |
Tiger Hill Park is simply one of Suzhou's greatest attractions! Within the park walls, there are lots of great sights, filled with history and legend. All in all, this is great place for a picnic or an afternoon of exploring.Tiger Hill (Huqiu) is the final resting place of the ruler of ancient Suzhou...
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| Northern Temple Pagoda |
North Temple Pagoda is one of Suzhou's less restored and therefore more authentic, temple attractions. Built in the 3rd century, and rebuilt in the Ming Dynasty, North Temple Pagoda (Beisi Ta) towers over modern Suzhou and is a great place to get a fantastic view of the city. The temple is said to be the tallest pagoda ... |
| West Garden Temple |
West Garden Temple (Xiyuan Si) is a one of Suzhou's active temples and a beautiful garden combined! In the garden section of the West Garden Temple, there is a pool where Buddhist worshippers have placed fish and other wetlife. The creatures are ritually "set free" into the pool .. |