[2025 Suzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Tianping Hill (Updated Mar)

Listen up, ladies! The red maple leaves at Tianping Mountain in Suzhou are breathtaking! It's definitely the "top attraction" you can't miss this fall! The maple leaves here are colorful, and their reflection in the water looks like an oil painting. It's so beautiful that it makes you cry! The maple leaves have already started to put on their "fall clothes." If you're planning to enjoy the fall scenery, you can get ready to go next week! 📍Location: Tianping Mountain Scenic Area, Wuzhong District, Suzhou 🎫Tickets: CNY 30, free with a garden card! 🚇Transportation: Take Metro Line 1 to Mudu Station, then take a taxi to the scenic area. ⏰Opening hours: 7 am to 5 pm 📷Photo time: I took beautiful photos on November 15 last year. The maple leaves turn red a little later this year, so next week to December is the best time to visit! 🍁My recommended spots for viewing maple leaves: 1️⃣Baiyun Pool: The small bridge, ancient trees, and pool water complement each other, making you feel like you've traveled to a paradise! 2️⃣Baiyun Temple: The golden ginkgo and fiery red maple leaves intertwine, making a romantic combination! 3️⃣Baiyun Spring: Known as the "No. 1 Water in Wuzhong," the water is clear and refreshing. Even Lu Yu, the tea sage of the Tang Dynasty, praised it as good water! 4️⃣Ancient Maple Forest: The ancient maple trees here have endured over 400 years of wind and frost. They are the "ancestors" who have experienced many vicissitudes and are worth seeing! 5️⃣Shijing Pond: A typical representative of colorful maple leaves. Walking on the bridge feels like being in a painting, with a strong sense of atmosphere! 6️⃣Wangfeng Terrace: Overlooking from the mountainside of Tianping Mountain, you can see the entire maple scenery, which is truly a feast for the eyes! ⭐️Travel tips: ✅There are many people during the Maple Leaf Festival, so remember to go early! Rush in as soon as the scenic area opens. It's recommended to arrive before 8 am! ✅After 8 am, driving up the mountain is easy to get stuck in traffic, and parking spaces are also tight, so it's best to park your car in the parking lot at the foot of the mountain! ✅Be sure to choose a sunny day to go! The maple leaves all over the mountains are dyed in layers, and the scenery is so beautiful that it makes you intoxicated. I can take photos all day long!

📍This is Tianping Mountain! The 31st Tianping Mountain Maple Leaf Festival is here and will last until December 22. It's one of the four best places to see maple leaves in China. 🎫Tickets are only CNY 30. When the maple leaves turn red, the scenery is like a fairyland. On sunny days, the blue lake, green mountains, and fiery red maple leaves are a feast for the eyes. Wear white or khaki clothes, and you'll look great in photos. 📷 🚇Transportation: You can drive or take Metro Line 1 to Mudu Station, then ride a bike. 🚲 🗺️Route: Visitor Center ➡️ Fan Zhongyan Memorial Hall ➡️ Baiyun Pavilion ➡️ Echo Valley ➡️ Mountain God Cave ➡️ Mountain Top ➡️ Wanghu Terrace ➡️ Tianyun Temple ➡️ Mimi Ridge ➡️ Take the shuttle bus back (CNY 20 one way, CNY 30 round trip). 👀The best time to see the red leaves is around mid-November, when the maple leaves are the most colorful, with varying shades of red against the blue sky and white clouds. Please note the following👇: 🔹Clothing: The temperature difference between morning and evening is large in autumn, so bring a light jacket to avoid catching a cold. Wear comfortable shoes for walking. 🔸Environment: Enjoy the natural beauty while keeping the area clean. 🔹Plan ahead: Plan your transportation and try to avoid the weekend and holiday crowds. 🍁Best places to see maple leaves: ✅Baiyun Pool: The dense maple leaves, wooden pavilion, and small bridge are great for photos. ✅Tianping Red Maple Stele: The stele and a tall maple tree complement each other, making it a great photo spot. ✅Shijing Pond: Walk along the path, and you'll see many maple trees. The lakeside is picturesque. ✅Fan Zhongyan Memorial Hall: In addition to maple leaves, the ginkgo trees will soon turn yellow. ✅There are many maple leaves along the Tianping Mountain hiking trail, so don't worry about not getting good photos.

Tianping Mountain's red leaf pictures🍁 are so beautiful! Love it! It's indeed a great place to enjoy maple leaves! It's suggested to go earlier, we arrived at more than 2 pm, and the parking lot was already full, and there were quite a few tour groups. But the on-site scenery is really good, it looks good no matter how you take pictures. The layers of maple leaves with different shades of color are indeed the most beautiful scenic spot in Suzhou. Fan Zhongyan made a careful selection, really good!

Tianping Shan is an excellent location if you are looking for a hike. during Summer I was able to take a trip over to this location and had an amazing experience. however I would recommend you to visit during the autumn season, so that way you can experience the beautiful orange leaves 🍁. it’s quite easy to get to this location, you just need to hop on the metro line 1 and go all the way to the end then you can either take a taxi or a bus to Tianping Shan. I would say that this isn’t too hard of a hike . there aren’t any extremely steep points along the hike. this location also has a few small shops, and the have a small museum as well, where you can read more about the history. #momentsmission #suzhou #scenicspotguide #scenicspotguide #travelinspiration #naturalwonders #hikingtrails

Lingyanshan in Suzhou is a great one-day adventure near the city. A cute garden welcomes you in the entrance of the park, followed by stone stairs that will connect you to the Lingyan Temple in the summit, or the Tiangpinshan trails. You may find few structures in your way up, including some shops. Scenery from the temple is gorgeous, specially the view to Tianpin mountains. ⛩ For the temple, you climb for half an hour to reach this lovely architectural site. This Buddhist temple has around 1,600 years old. This temple remains as a monastery, and entrance fee is only 1 RMB. ⛰ For Tianpin mountain trails, you need good shoes and carry your own food/water. This is around 15km trek up and down the mountains (many times). Some people even chose some areas for rock climbing, mountain biking or running. 🍁 Ideal time to visit is autumn, so you can admire the maple forest at its best. This forest is said to be brought from Fujian province by Fan Yunlin, during Ming dynasty. Scenery is beautiful, just remember to keep your pace. Different parts of the trails have different levels of difficulty. Some areas are very challenging, you need to be precise with your steps and hang yourselve to the trees or ropes (not found in all areas). Keep in mind you can get lost if you move away from main ‘road’. Despite the fact the mountains are very popular for a weekend trip, and you will find many tourists along the way, there are no buildings or shops until you reach to the lake. #suzhoutravel #suzhou #urbanexplorer #maydaytrip #happylaborday #trekking #trek #cityoverlook #temple #climbing #onedaytrip #chinatravel #mountain #nature #hikingadventures #hikingislife #hiking #buddha #siteseeing #scenicspot #ontheroad#naturaloxygenbar

There is a tea room on the mountainside where you can sit with a cup of tea in the open air, quiet and comfortable. Don’t miss the Shoutao Lake under the Tianping Mountain. You can enjoy the Suzhou Tianpingshan during autumn if you want to have a visual feast. The maple leaves of Suzhou Tianping Mountain gradually change colour as Suzhou autumn becomes thicker.  In the process of reddening, the colour of maple leaves will change first and foremost. Even in a single tree there will be various colours, dark green, bright yellow, orange red, blush and deep red. During the red maple season, the peaks of the mountains are surrounded by red clouds and Danfeng. When it comes to the autumn landscape, the maple leaf is always prominent. Perhaps everyone is thinking about Beijing Xiangshan, but let me tell you that it is not far from Shanghai in Tianpingshan, Suzhou!

Tianping Mountain is located 6.5 kilometers northwest of Mudu Ancient Town, Suzhou, with an altitude of more than 200 meters. It is named Tianping Mountain because of its flat top. In the 11th year of Tang Xiantong (870), Fan Sui, the great-grandfather of Fan Zhongyan, was transferred to Suzhou and buried on the eastern foot of Tianping Mountain after his death. Later, Fan Zhongyan's great-grandfather, grandfather and father all chose to be buried here, making Tianping Mountain the ancestral tomb of Fan Zhongyan. In the second year of the Baoli reign of Emperor Wenzong of the Tang Dynasty (826), the monk Yong'an founded Baiyun Temple on the southern foot of Tianping Mountain. After Fan Zhongyan achieved success and fame, in order to thank the court for its grace, he submitted a petition to convert Baiyun Temple into a temple for merit and incense. Song Renzong expressed his appreciation for this and not only bestowed a plaque with the name of the temple, but also gave the entire mountain to Fan Zhongyan. Therefore, Tianping Mountain was also named Ci Mountain, commonly known as Fanfen Mountain. Some people jokingly call Tianping Mountain one of the seven "small hills" of Suzhou. Don't underestimate this "little hill in the south". It has steep and dangerous mountains, with rugged rocks all the way. It is famous in the south of the Yangtze River for its "red maples, clear springs and strange rocks". It is known as one of the four major maple viewing spots in China along with Beijing's Xiangshan Mountain, Hunan's Yuelu Mountain and Nanjing's Qixia Mountain. It is known as "the best mountain in Wuzhong" and "the most beautiful place in Jiangnan". Tianping Mountain has been a tourist destination since the Tang Dynasty. The relics of historical celebrities such as Bai Juyi, Fan Zhongyan, Gao Qi, Shen Zhou, Tang Yin, Wen Zhengming, Kangxi and Qianlong were left here. There are large tracts of red maple trees at the foot of Tianping Mountain, and most of the signs say 420 years. These red maple trees were moved from Fujian by Fan Yunlin, the 17th generation grandson of Fan Zhongyan. There were more than 380 trees at that time, and 176 are still left. These red maple trees are old and strong. Some of them are 20 to 30 meters tall and require three people to hug them. They have become a great wonder of Tianping Mountain. After the frost in autumn, the forest is dyed with brilliant colors, like a rosy cloud, and is known as the "Thousand-foot Red Zone". By then, tourists will gather in large numbers. In winter, although the maple leaves of Tianping Mountain have fallen and the trees are withered, it still shows its majestic posture towering into the clouds, which contrasts beautifully with the blue sky and white clouds, and still retains its beautiful scenery. If the autumn scenery is a series of oil paintings, then the winter scenery is a series of ancient poems. There is Baiyun Spring halfway up the mountain. The spring is formed by water from the cracks in the rocks. It never dries up and tastes extremely sweet. It is the treasure of Tianping Mountain. Lu Yu, the tea saint of the Tang Dynasty, rated it as "the best water in Wuzhong." To the west there are two cliffs, opposing each other like a gate, commonly known as Longmen, also known as Yitiantian. Behind the Bijia Peak on the mountainside, there are strange rocks scattered in all directions, towering and steep, like the court tablets held by ancient ministers when they met the emperor, so they are called "Wan Hu Chao Tian". There is the ancestral tomb of Fan Zhongyan in Dongwu, commonly known as "Fan Tomb". There is a lake-viewing platform on the top of the mountain, with a round stone on it facing Taihu Lake, called the Lake Mirror. You can overlook the beautiful city of Suzhou and see the vast Taihu Lake in the distance. 📍Detailed address: Tianping Mountain, Mudu Town, Wuzhong District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province [MapleLeaf] Ticket price: 30 yuan [1:00] Opening hours: 08:00-17:00 ⏳ Reference time: 3 hours

Winter vacation in Suzhou, this 2-day itinerary is a must-have! Experience the charm of the ancient city of Suzhou, don't miss it! . 🗓Itinerary: DAY1️⃣: Tianping Mountain Climb Tianping Mountain, feel the magnificence and tranquility of nature, and enjoy the beauty of the mountains and forests. DAY2️⃣: Suzhou Museum -> Suzhou Museum West Visit Suzhou Museum to appreciate the charm of Jiangnan culture, then head to Suzhou Museum West to experience the fusion of art and history. . Must-see attractions: Suzhou Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Address: No. 204, Northeast Street, Gusu District, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province - Opening hours: Tuesday-Sunday 09:00-17:00; Monday closed all day - Duration: 2-4 hours - A beautiful building that combines the traditional style of Suzhou gardens, not only rich in history and culture, but also full of the charm of the water town of Jiangnan. Tianping Mountain ⭐⭐⭐ - Address: Lingtian Road, Wuzhong District, Suzhou - Opening hours: 08:00-17:00 - Duration: 1 day - The mountain is covered with red maples, and the scenery is picturesque in autumn. There are also many strange rocks, making it a great place for hiking and sightseeing. Suzhou Museum West ⭐⭐⭐ - Address: No. 399, Changjiang Road, Huqiu District, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province - Opening hours: Monday closed all day; Tuesday-Sunday 09:00-17:00 - Duration: 2-3 hours - The museum combines the history and traditional crafts of Wu, making it a great place to learn about the history and culture of Suzhou. . Tips: 🍃 You don't have to buy specialties in scenic spots, the prices in the city are more affordable~ ✈️ In addition to taking a taxi, you can also take the subway to the airport, which is fast and economical! 🍜 Want to eat authentic Suzhou cuisine? Go to the small restaurants frequented by locals, the taste is more authentic! 🎎 Respect local customs, avoid making loud noises in public places, and enjoy the quiet Jiangnan style~ . 🎉Suzhou, waiting for you to explore and enjoy a wonderful time!

Tianpingshan, or Tianping Mountain, is a breathtaking destination in Suzhou that offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and historical charm. Known for its stunning maple trees and tranquil atmosphere, it’s an ideal spot for nature lovers, photographers, and anyone seeking a peaceful retreat from city life. Visiting during autumn was a visual feast. The vibrant red and orange hues of the maple leaves blanketed the mountain, creating a dreamlike landscape. The winding stone paths, serene ponds, and ancient pavilions add to the mountain’s picturesque charm. Whether you’re hiking to the summit or simply enjoying the scenery at a leisurely pace, every corner of Tianpingshan feels like a masterpiece. The mountain also has deep historical significance, being the former residence of Fan Zhongyan, a famous poet and politician from the Song Dynasty. Exploring the memorials and ancient architecture scattered throughout the area gave me a sense of Suzhou’s rich cultural heritage, making the visit both relaxing and enlightening. One of the highlights was the view from the summit. Standing at the top, surrounded by lush greenery and colorful foliage, I could take in panoramic views of Suzhou’s countryside—it was truly a moment to remember. Tianpingshan is a must-visit destination for those traveling to Suzhou. Its natural beauty, cultural significance, and tranquil atmosphere make it a perfect getaway for a day of exploration and reflection.

| Suzhou's fall romance. 🍁 "The autumn is deep, and the maple leaves of Tianping Mountain are the reddest." If you ask me where to find fall in Suzhou, I will point to Tianping Mountain without hesitation. Walking into Tianping Mountain is like walking into a grand fall carnival. The red maples sway in the autumn breeze, and each leaf is like a work of art carefully dyed by nature, red and intoxicating. The sunlight shines through the branches and leaves, forming golden spots of light. The fallen leaves underfoot rustle, creating a unique autumn melody. In addition to the beautiful maple leaves, there is also a long history and culture. Tianping Mountain is the burial place of Fan Zhongyan's ancestors, and the profound cultural heritage adds a sense of weight to the beautiful scenery. Climb to the top of Tianping Mountain and overlook the entire forest. The mountains are undulating, and the red leaves are all over the mountains. The distant Suzhou city looms, and a poetic landscape painting slowly unfolds before your eyes. Travel tips 🎈 Best viewing period: Late November to mid-December, when the maple leaves are basically all red and beautiful! Tickets: Around CNY 30 (subject to actual conditions) Transportation: Public transportation is recommended. The bus can go directly to the entrance of Tianping Mountain Scenic Area, and self-driving parking may be crowded. Photography tips: Wear light-colored clothes for better photos. The light is soft in the morning and evening, and the maple leaves' light and shadow are amazing!

#2024TravelReview This is the second time I took my mother to Suzhou this year, and I was once again impressed by the aesthetics of Chinese literati. Every turn and every look back is picture perfect. Listening to the conversations on the bus, or listening to the Pingtan in the soft Wu dialect in a teahouse... are all unforgettable experiences. The beauty of Suzhou lies not only in its gardens but also in the overall calm and leisurely lifestyle that results from its affluence. Traveling in Suzhou is very easy. We didn’t manage to visit all the attractions even after 7 days. The reason is simple, the beauty of Suzhou is leisurely. 🗓️Itinerary: Day 1: Maple viewing at Tianping Mountain & Master of the Nets Garden, Day 2: Tiger Hill, boat trip to Qilishantang, Day 3: Humble Administrator's Garden, Pingjiang Road, Day 4: Panmen, Beisi Pagoda, Day 5,6: Tongli #苏州拙政园 #苏州七里山塘街 #苏州平江路 Suzhou

Tianping Hill in Suzhou is one of the four best places to see maple leaves in China, famous for its unique "five-colored maples." Here is some detailed information about the maple leaves on Tianping Hill: Best time to see the maple leaves The maple leaves on Tianping Hill usually start to change color in mid-November, and the best time to see them is from mid-November to early December. During this period, you can enjoy the colorful maple leaves and feel the magical charm of nature.

Beijing's Fragrant Hills, Nanjing's Qixia Mountain, Changsha's Yuelu Mountain, and Suzhou's Tianping Hill are the four best places to see maple leaves in China. Tianping Hill Scenic Area is located on Lingtian Road in Wuzhong District, Suzhou. It is only 221 meters above sea level and is named after its flat top. It is the burial place of the ancestors of Fan Zhongyan, a famous official of the Northern Song Dynasty. The scenic area covers nearly 100 hectares and is famous for its "red maples, unique rocks, and clear springs." It has 18 scenic spots, including "Ten Thousand Tablets Facing the Sky," "High Righteousness Overlapping Green," "Ten Thousand Feet of Red Clouds," and "Jade Spring Light Chanting." There is a large maple forest to the south of Baiyun Temple, which is said to have been planted by Fan Yunlin in the Ming Dynasty with 380 sweetgum trees from Fujian. After more than 400 years of wind and rain, more than 120 trees are still alive. Since the middle of the Qing Dynasty, it has become a custom in Wuzhong to see the maples in autumn. Tianping Hill has the largest ancient sweetgum forest in East China and is known as "the best red maples in the world." Its scale is rare in China. In 1984, the Suzhou military and civilians jointly built the Tianping Green Sea. In two years, more than 1,000 "successor sweetgum trees" were planted between Gaoyi Garden, Zhonglie Temple, and Tianping Villa to ensure that the "mountains are covered in red" in autumn. In fact, in this late autumn/early winter season, the maple leaves change color after frost. In addition to cinnabar red, there are also golden yellow, orange red, purple, and maroon, like a painter's palette, colorful and beautiful. On a sunny day, the colors in the forest are layered, looking like colorful brocade from a distance, and reminiscent of Suzhou's famous "double-sided embroidery" up close, especially where there are reflections in the water. Spring flowers have their own beauty, and autumn leaves have their own beauty. Seeing the maple leaves in late autumn at Tianping Hill is like going to an appointment with the maple forest. Tianping Hill

The Tianping Mountain Forest Trail starts from Qingyuan Bridge in the eastern foot of the mountain, passes through Wubaibajijing, Zhuobi Peak, Laiyanxie, Shuangci Pavilion, Tiantun Temple, Wanghutai, Zhaohujing and other scenic spots, and ends at the top of the mountain. The trail runs through the entire Tianping Mountain Scenic Area, with a total length of about 6.5 kilometers. It connects more than 30 natural and cultural landscapes, including the largest ancient liquidambar community in the Yangtze River Delta, the original natural forest area, the provincial patriotism education base - Fan Zhongyan Memorial Hall, and the model of Suzhou mountain gardens - Tianping Mountain Villa. It integrates forest sightseeing, cultural education, ecological education, heritage protection, leisure and health preservation, etc., providing tourists with rich natural experiences and outdoor recreation and leisure space. Tianping Mountain

The long weekend is here! Want to explore Suzhou? This guide is all you need! A two-day tour to help you easily check out the beautiful scenery and delicious food of Suzhou! / 🎉Itinerary: Day 1: Tianping Mountain Stroll through Tianping Mountain and enjoy the natural scenery. The red maple leaves 🍁 and the clear spring water flowing over the rocks form a beautiful autumn picture. Day 2: Suzhou Museum—Suzhou Museum West Visit Suzhou Museum and experience the charm of Jiangnan culture. Then head to the West Museum to appreciate different artistic styles. A museum tour is a feast of culture and history. 🏺🎨 / Must-see attractions: Suzhou Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Address: No. 204, Dongbei Street, Gusu District, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province - Opening hours: Sep 2–Dec 31, Tue–Sun, 9:00 am–5:00 pm - Duration: 2–4 hours - A museum that combines the style of Suzhou gardens, exquisite and beautiful, is a good place to experience the beauty of the intertwining of tradition and modernity. Tianping Mountain ⭐⭐⭐ - Address: Lingtian Road, Wuzhong District, Suzhou - Opening hours: 8:00 am–5:00 pm - Duration: 1 day - The red maple leaves in autumn are like fire, and the strange rocks stand in great numbers. It is a good place for climbing and sightseeing, and every step is a beautiful picture. Suzhou Museum West ⭐⭐⭐ - Address: No. 399, Changjiang Road, Huqiu District, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province - Opening hours: Tue–Sun, 9:00 am–5:00 pm (closed on Mondays) - Duration: 2–3 hours - Explore the long history of Wu and experience the unique craftsmanship. This is the intersection of culture and art. / Tips: - Specialty prices: The prices of Suzhou silk and garden souvenirs vary, so it is recommended to compare prices before buying. 🧐 - Airport transportation: You can choose the subway or taxi from the airport to the city center. The subway is more economical and avoids the risk of traffic jams. 🚇 - Food: Don't miss Suzhou noodles and squirrel fish, authentic flavors that foodies must try! 🍜🐟 - Photo spots: The classical style of the Humble Administrator's Garden and Pingjiang Road makes them great places for photos. Remember to wear beautiful clothes for the photos! 📸👗 / Suzhou, a city you don't want to leave once you come, may you find your own peace and beauty here. ❤️

🍁 The maple leaves at Tianping Hill are finally red! The maple leaves here are like a palette of autumn colors, with shades of red interwoven from the foot of the hill to the top, creating a poetic and picturesque scene. Stroll through the maple forest, where the soft fallen leaves underfoot make a crisp sound, as if telling an ancient story. The sunlight filters through the branches and leaves, creating a mottled and enchanting beauty. 📸 Whether you're taking photos or quietly admiring the maples, the red maples at Tianping Hill will not disappoint. Catch the tail end of autumn and come to Tianping Hill for a date with the red maples!

It’s really the end of autumn. It’s cloudy again. I’ve tried my best to capture autumn. Entrance → Main Road Red Maple Tianping Red Maple No. 1 Stone Monument White Cloud Pond Cloud Ancient temple Tianping Mountain Villa A Wanzhuan Bridge Gaoyi Garden Archway (Exit) Maple viewing spots Maple Viewing Terrace: Located halfway up the mountain, Maple Viewing Terrace is an excellent viewing point. Climb up and look down to enjoy the maple scenery. Shijingtang: The typical colorful maples and a pool of clear water really embellish the scenery. People walking on the bridge feel like they are swimming in a painting. Ancient Maple Forest: There are ancient maple trees here that are more than 400 years old. Leaves of various colors cover the ground. The green clouds and red leaves are as bright as the clouds, which is super beautiful. Baiyun Pond: The small bridge, ancient trees and the pond water shade each other, creating a sense of exploring a secluded mountain environment. Baiyun Ancient Temple: The golden ginkgo leaves and the fiery red maple leaves complement each other. The ancient temple is hidden in the maple forest, full of Zen. Tianping Mountain: Ticket price: 30 Take Metro Line 2 or Line 3, transfer to Line 1 and get off at Mudu Station, then take bus No. 4 or take a taxi. Opening hours: 8:00-17:00 (opens at 7:00 during the maple leaf season) Tips: Try to go on weekdays and avoid weekends! If you want to take pictures of the beautiful scenery without people, you must enter at 7 o'clock! After 10 o'clock, there were crowds of people. It must be a sunny day, go early, the light will be much weaker after 3 pm, and the leaves will be dim. I just went too late When the park closed at 5 o'clock, there were so many people leaving that it was very congested.

Tianping Mountain, formerly known as Baiyun Mountain, is located on Lingtian Road in Wuzhong District, Suzhou. It is the core scenic area of the Taihu Lake National Scenic Area. Tianping Mountain is famous for its "red maple leaves, strange rocks, and clear springs". It is 221 meters above sea level and is named after its flat top. During the Song Dynasty, Emperor Renzong of Song gave this mountain to Fan Zhongyan as his family mountain. There are buildings such as the Fan Zhongyan Memorial Hall on the mountain, which introduce Fan Zhongyan's life and works. 2. Itinerary Morning: Gaoyi Garden Archway: As soon as you enter the mountain gate, the first thing you see is the "Gaoyi Garden" archway given by Emperor Qianlong, which is very magnificent. Jiejia Pavilion: Behind the archway is Jiejia Pavilion. There are small bridges, flowing water, and stone paths along the way, which are great places to take photos. Fan Wenzhenggong Zhonglie Temple: This was once the burial place of Fan Zhongyan's ancestors, full of historical atmosphere. San Taishi Temple: There is a huge ginkgo tree here, which is a great place to take photos. Lunch recommendations: Fengfan Square: Offers specialty snacks such as duck blood vermicelli soup and pot stickers. The Red Maple Market in Fengfan Square also offers Suzhou-style delicacies. Afternoon: Fan Zhongyan Memorial Hall: Admire the calligraphy on the wall. There are also many ginkgo trees in the small courtyard outside the memorial hall. Climbing: Tianping Mountain is 271 meters above sea level, not high, but a bit steep. If you like climbing, you can start now. Wanghu Terrace on the top of the mountain: You can overlook the entire scenic area from the top of the mountain, which is definitely worth the trip. Maple leaf viewing on the way down: After going down the mountain, start to enjoy the maple leaves all the way. The red and yellow leaves are beautiful. 3. Scenic spot opening hours and prices Opening hours: 8:00–17:00, ticket inspection stops at 16:30. Ticket price: CNY 30 per person, CNY 15 for visitors over 60 years old. 4. Is a reservation required? Currently, only the southeast gate of the scenic area is open, with separate entrances and exits. It is recommended to book tickets online in advance to avoid peak tourist periods. 5. Transportation Self-driving: Depart from Suzhou, pass through Shishan Road and Yushan Road, 9.0 km in total, about 23 minutes. Bus: Take Bus 511 → Bus 4 in Suzhou, 11.7 km in total, about 1 hour and 13 minutes. 6. Travel tips and photo spots Ancient Maple Forest: There are ancient maple trees over 400 years old, which are great places to take photos. Shijing Pond: Dug by Fan Yunlin in the late Ming Dynasty, there is a bridge over the pond and a red fence, which is suitable for taking photos. Baiyun Temple: Located west of Tianping Villa, it was originally named Baiyun Nunnery and was named after Baiyun Spring. It is a great place to take photos.

In autumn, Tianping Mountain in Suzhou is like a palette of nature, with colorful and dazzling colors! As soon as you step into Tianping Mountain, you will be greeted by a sea of bright red and golden yellow. The bright red and golden yellow are intertwined, shining in the morning sun, reflecting in the lake, like a beautiful oil painting, very beautiful! The red maple and ginkgo trees sway gently in the autumn breeze, as if telling the story of autumn. The sunlight shines through the gaps in the leaves, crystal clear, and the mottled light and shadow jump on the ground. The shimmering lake, a beautiful swan 🦢 slowly swims ashore, graceful and graceful, in the sunlight, the swan's body shines with golden light and white light, forming a quiet and beautiful picture.

I went to Suzhou for the weekend last weekend. As a Shanghainese, I have been here countless times and spent a lot of time walking around in various exquisite gardens. This is my first time to visit Tianping Mountain in Suzhou. The 30 yuan ticket is still worth it. There are many people on weekends and the parking lot is full. Fortunately, small cars can always find a corner to park. In fact, this is the first time I know that Fan Zhongyan’s ancestral tomb is in Tianping Mountain, so there is also his memorial hall inside. I went to Tianping Mountain on December 14th to enjoy the maple leaves. When I entered the door, I saw red and gold colors, reflected on the water, and the weather was good. I took a photo and it was amazing. Come quickly and feel the artistic conception of parking your car and sitting in love with the maple forest at night, when the frost leaves are as red as the February flowers. Tianping Mountain is famous for its strange rocks, clear springs and maple leaves. Those with physical strength can climb to the top. After our visit here, we also went to Mudu Ancient Town a few kilometers away. It was a very pleasant day.

Catch the best time to view 🍁🍁 Last week, I hiked to Tianping Mountain in Suzhou, one of the four best places to view maple leaves in China (the other three are Xiangshan Mountain in Beijing, Qixia Mountain in Nanjing, and Yuelu Mountain in Changsha) 🔝 I have to say, although the weather was not very good, I couldn't resist the beautiful red maple leaves 🍁!

Winter in Suzhou, a four-day walking guide is here! Avoid the crowds and enjoy the charm of the ancient city. Start your heartwarming journey now! -------- 🚩Itinerary: D1: Fengqiao Scenic Area—Hanshan Temple—Tiger Hill Scenic Area—Shantang Street Visit historical and cultural sites on the first day. Experience the simplicity of Fengqiao and Hanshan Temple, the beauty of Tiger Hill, and the charm of old Suzhou on Shantang Street. D2: Humble Administrator's Garden—Suzhou Museum—Lingering Garden—Suzhou Garden Museum On the second day, experience the beauty of Suzhou gardens. Enjoy the exquisite Humble Administrator's Garden, the historical Suzhou Museum, the unique Lingering Garden, and the Suzhou Garden Museum to learn about garden art. D3: Tianping Mountain—Mudu Ancient Town On the third day, climb Tianping Mountain to enjoy the scenery, then head to Mudu Ancient Town to experience the charm of the water town and its rich history. D4: Lion Grove Garden—Soochow University (Tiancizhuang Campus)—Couple's Retreat Garden—Panmen—Suzhou Ancient Canal On the last day, visit the strange stones of Lion Grove Garden, visit Soochow University to experience the academic atmosphere, stroll through the classical Couple's Retreat Garden, visit the ancient city wall of Panmen, and end your wonderful Suzhou trip along the ancient canal. -------- Must-see attractions: 🌟 Humble Administrator's Garden: Water and mountains, changing scenery, as if in a classical painting. 🍁 Fengqiao Scenic Area: Ancient bridges, canals, and ancient towns complement each other, full of Jiangnan charm. 🔔 Hanshan Temple: A thousand-year-old temple, the sound of the blessing bell echoes in the sky. The stele gallery is full of famous inscriptions, showing the charm of ancient calligraphy. -------- Tips: - Customs: Respect local traditions, avoid loud noises in gardens, and enjoy the slow pace of life in Suzhou. 🍃 - December climate: Suzhou is cold and humid in winter, so bring a warm coat and rain gear. 🧣 - Airport transportation: You can take the subway or taxi from the airport to the city center, which is convenient and fast. 🚖 - Food: Try Suzhou-style snacks, such as xiaolongbao and squirrel fish, and don't miss the local specialties. 🍜 -------- On your Suzhou trip, may every step be a scenery, every place a story, and may you take away memories and peace of mind. 🍃

As the year comes to an end, we embrace the beauty of winter with a calm heart, ready to enjoy the scenery that time has prepared for us. Come to Tianping Mountain in Suzhou and witness the breathtaking red leaves that fill the sky. Every step offers a new view, and words cannot describe the beauty! 😊 📍Location: Wuzhong District, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province 💰Ticket: CNY 30 🍁Best time to view maple leaves: Mid-November to early December, when the maple leaves are at their most beautiful! 🍁 🍀Travel route: Start from Xishan and head north to enjoy the beautiful lake and mountain scenery along the way.

🍁 Tianping Mountain is a fairy tale world in autumn! The maple leaves here burn like flames, red and enthusiastic, complementing the ancient buildings, as if traveling back to the era of ancient literati and poets. 💧 Clear springs flow through the mountains, adding a touch of beauty to the scenery. Baiyun Spring is known as the "No. 1 Water in Wuzhong," crystal clear, making people want to scoop a handful. 🪨 The strange rocks of Tianping Mountain are steep and towering, each with a unique shape and story. Attractions such as Yixiantian and Feilai Stone make people marvel at the wonders of nature. 🌳 Tianping Mountain not only has beautiful scenery but also has a profound cultural heritage. The Fan Zhongyan Memorial Hall and Gaoyi Garden make people feel the weight of history and appreciate the noble character and patriotism of the ancients. 🍁 Transportation Depart from Hangzhou East Station, 1 hour and 36 minutes to Suzhou Station (Suzhou Station is closer to the city center, Suzhou North Station is far away) - 🍁 Accommodation Stay near Suzhou Station, convenient to visit various attractions - 🍁 3-day, 1-night itinerary ▪️ Day 1: Suzhou Station - Check in to hotel - Yipu - Lingering Garden - Tiger Hill ▪️ Day 2: Humble Administrator's Garden (go early in the morning) - Huanxiu Villa - Master of the Nets Garden ▪️ Day 3: Tianping Mountain - 🍁 Recommended maple leaf attractions - 1️⃣ Yipu Take photos of maple leaves through the round arch, the sunlight shines through, creating a special atmosphere 2️⃣ Tianping Mountain Tianping Mountain surrounded by maple leaves, with colorful forests, like a paradise 3️⃣ Huanxiu Villa Several huge maple trees, combined with pavilions and towers, show the charm of Chinese style 4️⃣ Humble Administrator's Garden The most worth visiting garden, the internet-famous maple tree is here, looming in the mist 5️⃣ Tiger Hill The place where autumn comes the earliest in Suzhou. The maple leaves have already started to turn red. 6️⃣ Lingering Garden Maple leaves and yellow leaves complement each other, proving that autumn really exists in the world 7️⃣ Master of the Nets Garden In addition to maple leaves, you can also take photos of the golden reflection of Suzhou gardens on the water

The scenery in this location is really fantastic the maple leaves are changing red at this time of year .December 7th was overcast so top of the hill was difficult to take a good picture. But was definitely worth a visit. #historicallandmarks

Maple leaves on Tianping Mountain are colorful, so they are also called "colorful maples." The maple trees were moved from Fujian by Fan Yunlin, the 17th grandson of Fan Zhongyan. There are still 176 trees, which have a history of more than 400 years. Together with Fragrant Hills in Beijing, Qixia Mountain in Nanjing, and Yuelu Mountain in Changsha, it is known as one of the four best places to view maple leaves in China. It is famous for its "red maples, strange stones, and clear springs." This beautiful Jiangnan autumn scenery is worth visiting with your family and friends to enjoy the red maples on Tianping Mountain! It's so beautiful that it will make your heart skip a beat! 🌟 Ancient Maple Forest: There are ancient maple trees over 400 years old. Every autumn, the maple leaves turn red, covering half of the mountain. 🌟 Baiyun Spring: Known as the "No. 1 Water in Wuzhong," the water is clear. It is said that Lu Yu, the tea sage of the Tang Dynasty, once rated it as good water. 🌟 Yixiantian: A narrow passage formed by unique geological structures, it is a highlight of the climbing process. 🌟 Tianping Villa: Built by the descendants of Fan Zhongyan, it includes many historical sites, such as Zhoubo Temple, Fan's Ancestral Hall, and Gaoyi Garden. On the east side of Baiyun Temple, there is a 370-year-old ginkgo tree, and its golden leaves add a touch of gold to the sea of red maples. 🌟 Gaoyi Garden: Built by Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty to commend Fan Zhongyan's noble character, the "Gaoyi Garden" archway remains. Climbing route: Lotus Pond → Fan Zhongyan Memorial Hall → Baiyun Temple → Qingfeng Pavilion → Wangfeng Terrace → Longmen → Yixiantian → Aoyu Stone → Erxiantian → Yunshang → Wanghu Terrace 📍Address: Lingtian Road, Wuzhong District, Suzhou 🏝️Reservation Guide: Make a reservation in advance on the "Suzhou Garden Tourism" WeChat official account 🚗Transportation Guide: Take Metro Line 1 to Mudu Station, then transfer to Bus No. 4 💗Other Tips: The best time to visit is mid-to-late November every year. From November 1, Tianping Mountain Scenic Area will open one hour earlier at 7:00 am every day. Reservations are required, and the number of visitors is limited to 500 per day during the early opening period (7:00–8:00). Colorful Period: October 17–November 11 Colorful Forest Period: November 12–November 30 Red Leaf Period: December 1–December 18

Autumn is already deep in Suzhou, and winter is just around the corner. After settling down in Suzhou, I couldn't wait to visit Tianping Mountain to see the maples and catch the last of the autumn colors. On Friday morning, the city was shrouded in fog, which gradually cleared by noon. After lunch, my husband and I headed straight to Tianping Mountain. We took Metro Line 1 to the terminal station, Mudu, and walked 2 km to the mountain. Compared to the end of October last year, now is the best time to see the maples on Tianping Mountain. The colorful leaves are stunningly beautiful. I picked up a few fallen leaves to take home. According to the staff, the leaves will fall in about a week. Come to Tianping Mountain soon, or you'll miss this year's maple feast.

- The red maple leaves on Tianping Mountain are at their best 🍁 Hundreds of ancient maple trees are covered in layers of color in late autumn Every scene is like a colorful oil painting Most of the maple leaves are red, about 80% The red, orange, yellow, and green leaves make for great photos! 🗺️ Tianping Mountain autumn maple viewing route: Enter the park ➡️ Tianping Mountain's red maples are the best in the world ➡️ Baiyun Pool ➡️ Ancient Maple Forest ➡️ Fan Zhongyan Memorial Hall ➡️ Baiyun Temple ➡️ Shijing Pond ➡️ Wanzhuan Bridge ➡️ Gaoyi Garden Archway 📍 Address: Lingtian Road, Mudu Town, Wuzhong District, Suzhou 🚇 Subway: Line 1, Mudu Station (take a taxi after exiting the station) 🎫 Ticket: CNY 30 🕒 Opening hours: 8:00–17:00 (during the Red Maple Festival, the park opens at 7:00)

Suzhou Tianping Mountain Red Maple Leaf 🍁 🎈- Address: No. 666, Lingtian Road, Mudu Town, Wuzhong District. 💳- Ticket price: CNY 30. ⏰- Opening hours: 8:00–17:00 (Tickets are sold until 16:30, and the latest entry time is 16:30). - Ticket purchase: Real-name online reservation is required. You can make a reservation in advance via the "Suzhou Garden Tourism" or "Jun Dao Suzhou" WeChat account. 🚋Transportation 🚃- Metro: Take Suzhou Metro Line 1 to Mudu Station, then take Bus No. 4 to Tianping Mountain Scenic Area. You can also ride a public bicycle after exiting the station. The riding distance is about 1.8 km. 🚌- Bus: Take Bus No. 4, 664, Holiday Line 6, or You 4 Long Line to Tianping Mountain Scenic Area. ☘Viewing route Enter from the southwest gate, and the route is: Southwest Gate ➡️ Go to the left ➡️ Baiyun Pool ➡️ Gaoyi Garden Archway ➡️ Fangsheng Pool ➡️ Shijing Pond ➡️ Baiyun Temple ➡️ Ancient Maple Forest Square ➡️ Fan Zhongyan Memorial Hall. 🌼Best viewing spots - Wangfeng Platform: Located halfway up the mountain, you can overlook the entire ancient maple forest and enjoy the layers of red leaves. - Shijing Pond: One of the most beautiful maple viewing spots in the scenic area. The maple leaves are typical five-color maples, and a pool of green water adds a touch of charm to the maple leaves. - Ancient Maple Forest: A forest formed by 158 ancient maple trees, including ancient maples with a history of 400 years, where you can feel the historical charm. - Baiyun Pool: There is a quiet and deep stream, with small bridges, ancient trees, and pool water reflecting each other, creating a unique atmosphere of exploring the mountains and fields. 🤗Travel tips - The maple viewing period of Tianping Mountain lasts until early December. - The maple leaves are mainly concentrated at the foot of the mountain, so you can choose not to climb the mountain. - There are free stamps in the scenic area, so you can bring your own notebook. - It is recommended to bring enough drinking water, as drinking water in the scenic area is expensive.

Su Zhou's beauty is known to all! The ancient city of Suzhou is like a Jiangnan woman holding a paper umbrella, quietly standing on Shantang Street, or standing on a small stone bridge, waiting for the return of guests from afar. A scull boat passes by, carrying tourists with cameras. I am taking pictures of the boat, and they are taking pictures of the tourists on the shore; the ginkgo trees on Daoqian Street, the leaves are yellow, the golden leaves are swaying in the breeze, occasionally throwing a few pieces, decorating the road; the persimmon tree in front of the old house inexplicably became a popular check-in place, many tourists came here specially to see her beauty; any flower window in the garden can become a viewfinder, framing a picture of autumn scenery, pleasing the mood of the photographer; a graffiti on the wall of the old house will attract a wave of traffic, and there are a hundred changes in the word "Suzhou", and tourists are vying to take photos and check in. Stroll through the streets of the ancient city of Suzhou and feel the way "Suzhou becomes Gusu in autumn": climb Tianping Mountain and see the red leaves; see the Tiger Hill Pagoda and feel the Chinese Leaning Tower of Pisa up close; visit the major gardens of Suzhou and experience the autumn colors; go to Yangcheng Lake and taste the hairy crabs... If you have enough time, you can stay in Suzhou for three or five days, without deliberately planning your itinerary, just walk around as you like, enjoy the slow life of the ancient city, and enjoy the city of Gusu in autumn, you will fall in love with Suzhou, and you will also fall in love with yourself who is so relaxed and free...