Tiger Hill, Chinese garden and temple complex in Suzhou, China
Description
Tiger Hill is a hilltop complex in Suzhou featuring ancient temples, carved stone work, pagodas, and traditional gardens spread across sloping terrain. Pathways wind through the different areas, linking the various structures and creating a connected experience as you move through the site.
History
This place dates back to 495 BCE when King Helu of the Wu State was buried there. Over time, temples and gardens were developed on the burial grounds, structures that have survived through the centuries.
Culture
The name comes from a legend about a white tiger that once guarded the place. Today, visitors can explore the traditional temple layouts and garden spaces that keep this story alive in the landscape.
Practical
The site is open daily and can be explored on foot, though comfortable shoes are recommended because of uneven pathways. Plan enough time for an unhurried visit, and check opening hours in advance to avoid disappointment.
Did you know?
The main pagoda has leaned to one side for hundreds of years, built long before the famous leaning tower in Italy. This unintended tilt is an unexpected feature of what is otherwise a carefully designed symmetrical structure.
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