Suzhou•Tiger Hill

💠 Tiger Hill, the dazzling pearl of Suzhou! Many people visit the gardens of Suzhou but overlook this 'Number One Mountain in Wu'. Although its altitude is only 34.3 meters, it has a long history of over 2500 years, attracting numerous tourists from the time of King Helü of Wu during the Spring and Autumn period to the present. 🔹 The Yunyan Temple Pagoda (Tiger Hill Pagoda) is the essence of the scenic area. Due to uneven settlement of the foundation, the top of the pagoda has gradually become off-center by 2.34 meters, making it known as China's Number One Leaning Tower. 🔹 Like many gardens in Suzhou, Tiger Hill is not large, but its ingenious design makes it feel much bigger, surprising visitors with how much there is to do in such a small area. 🔹 There is no need to plan your route in advance when visiting Tiger Hill; it's quite small, and it's better to explore freely. Some of the more famous spots to check in include Yunyan Temple Pagoda, the Broken Beam Hall, the Hall of the Five Sages, the Myriad Scenery Garden, and the Bamboo Forest. 💰 Ticket price: Off-season 60, peak season 70, including round-trip bus ticket to Tiger Hill Wetland Park; purchase online in advance, free with a garden pass 🕒 Opening hours: May to October 7:30-18:00 (stop selling tickets at 17:00, stop checking tickets at 17:30); November to April 7:30-17:30 (stop selling tickets at 16:30, stop checking tickets at 17:00) 🚗 Self-driving: There are parking lots at both the south and north gates of the scenic area, with parking fees of 6 yuan for the first hour, then 2 yuan/0.5h thereafter 🛺 Electric sightseeing car: There are electric sightseeing cars in Tiger Hill scenic area that can take you to the top of the hill, but it is not recommended to ride them. The area is not large or high, and it is better to walk and explore different routes 🚤 Rowing boat: There are man-powered rowing boats on the river around the mountain, which can take you around the mountain for 160 yuan/boat (seats four), or half-way to the north gate for 100 yuan/boat 🛥️ Electric boat: Outside the south gate of the scenic area, there is the Li Hongzhang Pier where you can take an electric boat along Shantang River directly to the Seven-Mile Shantang scenic area at Bai Juyi Pier, 50 yuan/person 🧳 Luggage storage: Visitor Center (Haiyongfang) backpack 10 yuan/day, suitcase 20 yuan/day ✅ Best tour plan: Arrive at Tiger Hill at noon and play for 2 hours, then take the free bus to Tiger Hill Wetland Park for another 2 hours, take the bus back, and then take the electric boat to Seven-Mile Shantang, and stroll the streets in the evening