Tiger Hill
Tiger Hill
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7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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Jim
865 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
The tiger hill is a popular tourist attraction in Suzhou. The hill is not very high, and is easy to climb even for kids and older people. It does have a number of photo worthy spots for visit. Though we don’t feel particular impressed with the attraction. However, the site can be very crowded during Chinese holiday, which can ruin your travel experience.
We visit the attraction during the Chinese Spring Festival of 2024. The Suzhou government put in a number of tourist friendly policies, such as free public bus service throughout Suzhou, and half entrance fee at all Suzhou tourist site. This, combined with reasonable hotel rate at Suzhou, draws tourists from nearby metropolitan cities such as Shanghai.
We entered the Tiger Hill from the north, and walk to the south. This is against the traffic, which is from the south to the north. The attraction is very crowded. The paid shuttle service (expensive, and covers only very short distance) adds chaos to the traffic in the attraction as the shuttle competes with the guests for road surface. Our against flow route seems doing fine.
When we exit the south gate, it is difficult to call a taxi at the entrance, and there is a huge line to enter the Tiger Hill parking lot. Parking around Tiger Hill is crazy, so it is a better option to take a taxi. You are better served to walk a bit far away from the entrance area before you call the taxi.
We visit the attraction during the Chinese Spring Festival of 2024. The Suzhou government put in a number of tourist friendly policies, such as free public bus service throughout Suzhou, and half entrance fee at all Suzhou tourist site. This, combined with reasonable hotel rate at Suzhou, draws tourists from nearby metropolitan cities such as Shanghai.
We entered the Tiger Hill from the north, and walk to the south. This is against the traffic, which is from the south to the north. The attraction is very crowded. The paid shuttle service (expensive, and covers only very short distance) adds chaos to the traffic in the attraction as the shuttle competes with the guests for road surface. Our against flow route seems doing fine.
When we exit the south gate, it is difficult to call a taxi at the entrance, and there is a huge line to enter the Tiger Hill parking lot. Parking around Tiger Hill is crazy, so it is a better option to take a taxi. You are better served to walk a bit far away from the entrance area before you call the taxi.
Written February 15, 2024
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Maxim B
Ottawa, Canada851 contributions
Oct 2020 • Family
An excellent activity to spend a few hours on. Best to pre purchase tickets online. If driving to this attraction, there is a parking lot at the wedding "town"- a large collection of wedding shops - about 10 min walk from the main gates.
On a holiday afternoon there were no line ups. By China's standards, the venue wasn't crowded at all. The entire park is well preserved and clean. There is some signage in English, enough to give you an idea of what you are looking at. The most efficient way is to walk up the center to the pagoda from the south entrance and come down in the east side through the Great Buddha Hall, Crane Gully, a pot planted garden and a few other pavilions. Alternatively, can walk all the way through to the north gates, and if you drove and need to get back to the car at the south gate, just take a short boat ride on the canal surrounding the Hill.
Overall, spent a very pleasant afternoon there without feeling crowded, unlike the experience we had in some of the classical gardens earlier that day.
On a holiday afternoon there were no line ups. By China's standards, the venue wasn't crowded at all. The entire park is well preserved and clean. There is some signage in English, enough to give you an idea of what you are looking at. The most efficient way is to walk up the center to the pagoda from the south entrance and come down in the east side through the Great Buddha Hall, Crane Gully, a pot planted garden and a few other pavilions. Alternatively, can walk all the way through to the north gates, and if you drove and need to get back to the car at the south gate, just take a short boat ride on the canal surrounding the Hill.
Overall, spent a very pleasant afternoon there without feeling crowded, unlike the experience we had in some of the classical gardens earlier that day.
Written October 5, 2020
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BigSteve85
Essex, UK50 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
Well worth the trip but very popular so gets crowded. Although lots of steps there is a land train that takes the scenic route from the entrance to the pagoda. Also a circular boat trip which is well worth taking.
Written July 29, 2024
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Barbs25
Staffordshire, UK3,860 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
There are so many gardens in Suzhou it’s hard to pick which to see. We didn’t see them all but this was my favourite. One of the biggest so plenty to do from walking through the bamboo forest to walking the little ponds and pagodas. Loved the round door ways, Chinese roofs and detailed tiles everywhere. So many different things to enjoy and different styles of design.
Busy place but everywhere in Suzhou seems to be. Easy to find the quieter spots too for some peace.
We also got the boat from here into Suzhou old town and that was nice to then enjoy the town.
Busy place but everywhere in Suzhou seems to be. Easy to find the quieter spots too for some peace.
We also got the boat from here into Suzhou old town and that was nice to then enjoy the town.
Written September 30, 2024
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vmimartins
Guimaraes, Portugal1,532 contributions
Aug 2011
Our visit to Suzhou was a side trip from our stay in Shanghai.
We want to visit a water-town and decide to choose Suzhou as we could also visit some gardens, being some of them on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Tiger Hill was one of our choices due the existence of the Pisa like tower.
The highlight of this garden is the leaning tower but the bonsai garden is also amazing with ancient bonsais (some of them 400 years old). All the rest is similar to the other Chinese gardens.
A must visit.
We want to visit a water-town and decide to choose Suzhou as we could also visit some gardens, being some of them on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Tiger Hill was one of our choices due the existence of the Pisa like tower.
The highlight of this garden is the leaning tower but the bonsai garden is also amazing with ancient bonsais (some of them 400 years old). All the rest is similar to the other Chinese gardens.
A must visit.
Written September 21, 2011
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Davo60
Sydney, Australia351 contributions
Sep 2013 • Friends
This is the No 1 Scenic Area and, it is said, if you don't visit here, you will always regret it. Of course, you cannot regret what you don't know but don't take the risk. It is a beautiful area and a great escape from the heat. The pagoda was built around 960 AD and has a wonderful ancient grandeur (and a lean). Take the No 1 or 2 Tourist bus (google the route and check against the local tourist map for stops) for a cost of 2¥ each way. Entry is 60¥ (half price for seniors over 60) and the electric car around the area and to the top of the hill is 20¥. From there you can enjoy the sights and take a leisurely stroll back down the hill.
Written September 4, 2013
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HERVE B
Paris, France180 contributions
Sep 2018 • Friends
Beautiful garden indeed but the Suzhu classic garden brings something more which makes this place fade.
Written September 29, 2018
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Betty H
Hong Kong, China164 contributions
Oct 2017 • Solo
It is a very nice historic park/ garden/ hill with nice fresh air, bamboo garden, ponds, leaning tower...I was expecting a short hike but indeed the park is very small and crowded with local tourists. I literally walked around the whole park (a full circle from the South Gate, stop by all of the spots, to North Gate and back to the South Gate) in an hour.
Is a nice place but am not sure if the entrance fee (¥80) justify it.
I found Shantang street which you can walk from the South exit (around 45 mins to the main Shantang street) more fascinating. It worth the walk because along the path there are a lot of historical sites and you can see the all local houses along the river.
Is a nice place but am not sure if the entrance fee (¥80) justify it.
I found Shantang street which you can walk from the South exit (around 45 mins to the main Shantang street) more fascinating. It worth the walk because along the path there are a lot of historical sites and you can see the all local houses along the river.
Written October 22, 2017
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Nafis A
Australia2,676 contributions
Oct 2014 • Solo
Situated within a short taxi ride from the center of Suzhou, this park (or hill, also known as Surging Sea Hill) with a history of more than 2500 years is definitely worth a visit. It is large and to fully appreciate all that it has to offer would take considerable amount of time. Among the highlights would be the peaceful and serene bamboo grove, the tea garden, a number of historical tombs (King He Lu, 500 BC), spots connected to legends (Sword Testing Stone and Sword Pool), a number of pavilions and old homes, a working Buddhist temple (Big Buddha) and the more than thousand years old Tiger Hill Temple (the leaning tower of Suzhou) at the summit. Since Tiger Hill is perhaps the highest point in Suzhou, it offers a clear view of Suzhou and the surrounds. The park contains a sizeable section on bonsais, with a bonsai museum and a comprehensive collection of the miniature plants that would please any bonsai enthusiast. Tiger Hill is large enough to accommodate substantial crowds and has numerous nooks and corners for a bit of peaceful rest or reflection. There is a tea house towards the summit that offers refreshing tea and small snacks.
With time in hand, Tiger Hill may be approached on foot following the well-known Shantang St (Shantang or Shilu Metro stations) that runs along the old canal all the way to the hill. It takes about an hour but the trip is worth the effort as it offers a glimpse into the daily life of the town folk (and the happenings along the canal), away from the usual tourist settings.
With time in hand, Tiger Hill may be approached on foot following the well-known Shantang St (Shantang or Shilu Metro stations) that runs along the old canal all the way to the hill. It takes about an hour but the trip is worth the effort as it offers a glimpse into the daily life of the town folk (and the happenings along the canal), away from the usual tourist settings.
Written January 10, 2015
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Carson Q
West New York, NJ238 contributions
Didn't enjoy this as much as the gardens, canals, or even the Suzhou Museum, but I'm happy to have paid a visit regardless. The place is steeped with some interesting legends, including several surrounding a king buried at Tiger Hill. Take the time to hear about these legends, either from a tour guide or from your own research, because otherwise your visit won't be particularly special. A place that's been here for 2500 years obviously has some very interesting historical tales behind it. As for the famous leaning pagoda...I was hoping to climb up there for a sweeping view of the city, but I was disappointed to find that it was CLOSED. Overall, it's still worth a visit, and it was much smaller of an area than I expected.
Finally, DO NOT MISS THIS: the 45-minute round trip canal ride that you can take right in front of the main entrance to Tiger Hill. It far exceeded my expectations, and for 30 RMB it was much more enjoyable than the 100 euro I paid to ride in a Venice gondola. Most of the houses along the canals are still in use by locals, and you get a glimpse of the traditional Chinese way of life. People do their laundry in the canals, and fish, cook, fix their bikes, and just do things involved with their ordinary lives, and you get to see all this along your boat cruise. Very cool experience. Do NOT leave Tiger Hill without taking the canal cruise.
Finally, DO NOT MISS THIS: the 45-minute round trip canal ride that you can take right in front of the main entrance to Tiger Hill. It far exceeded my expectations, and for 30 RMB it was much more enjoyable than the 100 euro I paid to ride in a Venice gondola. Most of the houses along the canals are still in use by locals, and you get a glimpse of the traditional Chinese way of life. People do their laundry in the canals, and fish, cook, fix their bikes, and just do things involved with their ordinary lives, and you get to see all this along your boat cruise. Very cool experience. Do NOT leave Tiger Hill without taking the canal cruise.
Written July 5, 2009
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