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Tianchi Mountain & Huashan (Jijian Temple) 天池山·花山Tiānchí Shān · Huā Shān
4A scenic area · National heritage site · Suzhou, Jiangsu
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Days to budget
- Half a day
- City
- Suzhou
- Region
- Jiangsu
- Type
- Nature
- Listed as
- 4A scenic area, National heritage site
About Tianchi Mountain & Huashan (Jijian Temple)
Two wooded hills west of Suzhou, Tianchi Mountain and Huashan, which with the neighbouring Baixiangwan valley form one scenic area inside the Dongwu National Forest Park. On Tianchi Mountain stands Jijian Temple, founded in 1357, whose Yuan-dynasty stone hall and two flanking stone shrines are carved to imitate timber buildings and set against the cliff, with Yuan Buddha figures in their niches. The area suits a half-day hill walk combined with the temple.
How to get to Tianchi Mountain & Huashan (Jijian Temple)
In the hills north-west of Mudu, about 15 km west of central Suzhou, best reached by taxi.
Nearby
- Classical Gardens of Suzhou 苏州园林 10 km
Whole landscapes of rock, water and pavilion folded into a city block - Zhouzhuang 周庄古镇 40 km
Jiangnan's most famous water town, famed for its Twin Bridges and merchant halls
Also within 20 km: Baimajian Eco-Park 白马涧生态园 (under 10 km), Tianping Mountain 天平山 (under 10 km), Suzhou Amusement Land Forest World 苏州乐园森林世界 (under 10 km), Dayangshan National Forest Park 大阳山国家森林公园 (under 10 km), Mudu Ancient Town 木渎古镇 (under 10 km), Hanshan Temple 寒山寺 (under 10 km).
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