Huqiu Shan

An entrance to Huqiu Shan in Suzhou

View to the pagoda of the Yunyan temple on the mountain

The Tiger Hill, Suzhou ( Chinese 虎丘 , Pinyin huqiu ; English Tiger Hill ; dt. Tiger Hill ) is a mountain in Suzhou in China . The mountain is a popular tourist destination as it is known for its natural beauty as well as its historical importance. The hill bears his name because it should look like a lurking tiger . According to another legend, a white tiger guard appeared after King Helu's funeral . The mountain is sometimes mentioned together with the Lion Mountain in Suzhou, as it is supposed to look like a seated lion . The long-lasting interest in Huqiu Shan is evident in the poems and calligraphy that can be found on the stones of the mountain.

particularities

The bonsai garden at Huqiu Shan

The special places on the mountain include:

The Sword Trial Rock: a rock that is said to have been split in two by a sword of exceptional sharpness.
The source of humility and sincerity: the source is said to have appeared when an exhausted monk carried water up the mountain.
The Yunyan Temple Pagoda: a seven-story pagoda.
The Sword Pond: a small rectangular pond under which a treasure of 3000 swords is said to lie. The foundation of the pagoda prevents further investigation here.
The Lu Yu Source: a source that the author Lu Yu is credited with the first book on tea wrote
The Thousand People Rock ( Chinese 千人石 , Pinyin qiān rén shí )
The Penjing / Bonsai Collection and Museum.

history

According to historical tradition, the Wu King Helü is buried in the mountain that was previously called The Mountain Rising from the Sea . According to legend, three days after the funeral, a white tiger that lived on the mountain appeared.

The mountain is over 30 meters high and is a symbol of historical Suzhou.