November 22 Tiger Hill North Gate Maple Leaf Feast: The Ultimate Maple Viewing Guide

**1. Scenic Spot Introduction** The North Gate of Tiger Hill is one of the best entrances to the Tiger Hill Scenic Area, especially in November, when the maple leaves are red and the scenery is charming. Entering from the North Gate, you can enjoy the fiery red maple forest that covers the sky and feel the romance and poetry of autumn. **2. Maple Viewing Route** 1. **North Gate Entrance**: After entering from the North Gate, take a stroll through the Huashen Garden and Yixie Garden as an appetizer for your maple viewing trip. 2. **Yanghe Stream**: This is the key area for maple viewing, with maple trees covering the sky and the forest dyed in layers, making it a great place to take photos. 3. **Tiger Hill Pagoda**: After enjoying the maple leaves, you can go to the Tiger Hill Pagoda, where you can not only enjoy the ancient monuments but also feel the weight of history under the huge ginkgo trees. 4. **Sword Pond and Thousand People Stone**: Although there are many tourists, the surrounding ginkgo and maple trees are also worth seeing. 5. **Bonsai Display Garden**: There is a large ginkgo forest here, where you can take photos and play slowly. **3. Best Time to View Maple Leaves** Mid to late November is the best time to view maple leaves in Suzhou, and November 22 is right in this period, so it is a great time to view maple leaves. **4. Tickets and Transportation** * **Tickets**: The ticket price for the Tiger Hill Scenic Area is CNY 60 per person. However, please note that some groups of people (such as children, retired cadres, model workers, etc.) may enjoy free or discounted admission. * **Transportation**: The North Gate of Tiger Hill is located at No. 8, Shanmengnei, Gusu District, Suzhou City, with convenient transportation. You can choose to take a bus, subway, or taxi to get there. **5. Precautions** 1. **Warm Measures**: The weather in Suzhou is cold in November, especially with a large temperature difference between morning and evening, so please take warm measures when traveling. 2. **Photography Tips**: If you want to take beautiful photos of maple leaves, you can try using different angles and lighting, such as backlighting or side lighting, to highlight the texture and color of the maple leaves. 3. **Avoid Crowds**: If you want to take empty shots or avoid crowds, it is recommended to go early or choose to visit on weekdays. **6. Nearby Food** In addition to viewing the maple leaves, you can also taste the local specialties of Suzhou. For example, the osmanthus cake and white fungus lotus seed soup in front of Yongcui Villa are good choices. Hurry up and rush out