A famous Song Dynasty poet, Su Shi said, 'It is a lifelong pity if having visited Suzhou you did not visit Tiger Hill for China tourism.' This epitomises the general opinion of those who have seen this local beauty spot with its many attractions that we shall endeavour to describe for you. Tiger Hill, known also as Surging Sea Hill, is a large hillock covering some14100 square metres (over three acres) and is 36 metres (118 feet) in height. Climbing it, you will find a number of historical sites some of which can be traced back over 2500 years to the founding of Suzhou. Although the hill is relatively small it has rich history. These are just some of the highlights of what is to be found there.



The Tiger Hill has been an important meeting-place where the Spring Peony Fair according to Suzhou Travel Guide, the Summer Enjoyment of Coolness Fair, the Autumn Sweet Osmanthus Fair, the Qingming Festival, the Mid July Festival, and the October Temple Fair used to be held periodically. In order to carry forward the traditional culture of Suzhou and bring back the traditional appearance, the Tiger Hill has started to hold flower-show in spring and temple fair in autumn in accordance with historical records since the early 1990s. When the flower-show is held every spring, the Tiger Hill is decorated with a variety of famous flowers, affording a spectacular view. When the temple fair is held every autumn, the Tiger Hill becomes a bustling place where the northern and southern styles of performing arts with gongs and drums can be seen. Now the flower-show and the temple fair have become very popular tourist activities and favorite tourist products of Suzhou. The tiger-hill has lure and beauty all its own, combing perfectly the picturesque scenery with culture legacies. It is a brilliant, uncommon cultural treasure of humanity.

Another popular attraction of Suzhou tour at Tiger Hill is the Yunyan Temple, which is one of the most famous Buddhist temple grounds in China. The Qing dynasty emperor, Qianlong loved the peaceful ambience of the place so much that he stayed here during his trip to Suzhou. One can truly say that this attraction is so beautiful that it is fit for a king.