Qionglong Mountain in Suzhou | A perfect spring day for mountain climbing and flower viewing

📖 Historical background: The Qionglong Mountain Scenic Area in Suzhou is the birthplace of Sun Tzu's Art of War and the site where Emperor Qianlong prayed six times. Qionglong Mountain is a must-visit spot. The mountain is quite large, so the crowds are well dispersed. Walking in the mountains, you only hear the birds singing and not the noise of people, making for a very pleasant tourism experience. 📍 Address: Bing Sheng Road, Cangshu Town, Wuzhong District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province 🎫 Ticket information: The main ticket is 80 yuan per person, which includes the small attractions on the mountain and there are no secondary tickets (recommended to take the ❤️ Love Route for free) ▪️👉 There are shuttle buses on the mountain, 10 yuan per ride. ▫️👉 There are parking lots at both the south and north gates, 10 yuan per time. ▪️👉 Additionally, there is a 'Bird Paradise' at the south gate, which charges separately. ▫️👉 Free with the Jiangsu Tourism Annual Pass. 🚄 Transportation: Take the high-speed train to Suzhou Station, then take Metro Line 2 to Labor Road, transfer to Line 5 to Maopeng Road Sun Wu Road West (1. Take a taxi to Sun Wu Culture Park bus station; 2. Take bus 506 directly to the area near the south gate of the scenic area from the subway station) 🌟 Highlights: The magnolia flowers 🌸 bloom around mid-April. 👏 On Qionglong Mountain in Suzhou, there is a 240-year-old white magnolia tree planted by Emperor Qianlong himself. It is the only white magnolia tree in Suzhou with a red wall backdrop, and its flowers are especially fresh and stunning against the red wall during the peak bloom. 🗓 Route planning ☞ The north gate is recommended for better scenery. 🔔 Enter from the north gate of Qionglong Mountain, climb directly to the Shangzhen Temple from the Imperial Path, and walk towards Wanghu Garden. It takes about half an hour to climb the mountain to see the Shangzhen Temple against the red wall. After entering from the north gate of Qionglong Mountain, you can also buy tickets for the sightseeing bus, with a single trip costing 15 yuan per person. Those who do not wish to walk up and down the mountain can take the sightseeing bus. ❤️ Love ❤️ Route recommendation: Qionglong Mountain Love Route, a total of 9 kilometers. 📍 Navigation: Sun Wu Culture Park 🎫: Free ‼️ Key point ‼️ Navigate to the Sun Wu Culture Park bus station, where you can park on the roadside for free 🆓. After parking, walk 150 meters south to see the sign, and the entrance is a mountain path that connects with the village road. It is highly recommended to download the 'Two Steps Road' app to find the Qionglong Mountain Love Route and use navigation to mark your way.