Huqiu Mountain Scenic Area
Huqiu Mountain Scenic Area is an official 5A scenic area in Suzhou, China.
Visitor information
- Also known as
- 虎丘山风景名胜区
- Scenic area grade
- 5A
- City
- Suzhou
- Coordinates
- 31.3375463, 120.5764425
About Huqiu Mountain Scenic Area
The Huqiu Scenic Area is located at No. 8, within the gates of Huqiu Mountain in Gusu District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, 3.5 kilometers northwest of Suzhou’s ancient city. It sits at an elevation of 34.3 meters above sea level, covers an area of 72.8 hectares, and features a core scenic area spanning 15.97 hectares, boasting a history more than 2,500 years old. The mountainous terrain of Huqiu Mountain is composed of Jurassic volcanic rocks. Also known as Haiyong Mountain, during the Eastern Jin Dynasty, Minister of Personnel Wang Xun and his younger brother, Minister of the Central Secretariat Wang Min, built villas on either side of Jianchi Lake; these residences later evolved into a temple, which was named Huqiu Temple. The temple buildings were constructed along the mountainside, with “the temple hidden within the mountain” being one of its most distinctive features.
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More attractions in Suzhou
- Suzhou Taihu Lake Tourism Area — 5A
- Suzhou Classical Gardens (Humble Administrator's Garden - Lingering Garden - Tiger Hill) — 5A
- Shajiabang-Yushan Shanghu Tourism Area — 5A
- Tongli Ancient Water Town — 5A
- Jinji Lake Tourism Area — 5A
- Zhouzhuang Ancient Water Town — 5A
- Humble Administrator’s Garden 2 — 5A
- Lingering Garden — 5A
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Frequently asked questions
How do I visit Huqiu Mountain Scenic Area with a local guide?
Open the Suzhou page on MeetPanda, choose a local guide, and send your date. The guide buys tickets, plans the order with nearby sights and explains what you are seeing.