Tinglin Park

Tinglin Park is located in the northwest corner of Yushan Town, Kunshan City, Suzhou, covering an area of more than 850 acres, even encompassing the entire Yufeng Mountain. Yufeng Mountain is the only mountain within the Kunshan region, and although it is only 80 meters above sea level, it is shaped like a saddle and was once called Ma'anshan. In the thirty-second year of the Guangxu era of the Qing Dynasty (1906), this place was already established as a park, named 'Ma'anshan Park'. Later, to commemorate Gu Yanwu, a thinker from the late Ming and early Qing dynasties who proposed the idea that 'everyone is responsible for the fate of the country' and hailed from Kunshan (styled Tinglin), it was renamed 'Tinglin Park'. Tinglin Park was built around the mountain, and Yufeng Mountain was historically said to have 'seventy-two scenic spots'. Kun stone, qiong flowers, and twin lotuses are known as the 'Three Treasures of Kunshan', and all three are found in Tinglin Park. After years of construction, there are now nearly a hundred attractions in the park: the Gu Yanwu Memorial Hall, the statue of Zu Chongzhi, the tomb of Liu Guo, a Southern Song Dynasty lyricist, the Kunqu Museum, the Kun Stone Pavilion, the Bonsai Garden, Huacang Temple... The cultural landscape is rich. The Miaofeng Pagoda, also known as the Zhiping Tower, is called the 'Descendants' Pagoda' by the locals. Descendants are related to bloodlines and foundations, which shows that this pagoda, initially built in the second year of the Song Dynasty's Zhiping era, holds an extremely high status in religion and belief. The base of the Miaofeng Pagoda is the former site of Miaofeng Nunnery. The pagoda has seven levels and eight sides, is nine meters high, and is made of bluestone. It has been repaired and rebuilt several times throughout the dynasties, and each layer is engraved with forty Buddha statues of various expressions, preserved in their original form. Becoming a paradise for the people should be the best destiny for Tinglin Park. Tinglin Park

Saturday, with the high sky and crisp autumn air, I took the Suzhou Metro Line 11 to walk around Kunshan city. I boarded the train at Huaqiao Metro Station after nine o'clock, and it took thirty-five minutes to reach Yushan Square Station. The station hall is designed in a modern style with elements of Kunqu opera art, even the benches are characters of Sheng, Dan, Jing, Mo, and Chou. Exiting from Exit 2 (Exit 3 is closed), I strolled along Tinglin Road. Passing through Xianhou Street and Dongxitang Street, I experienced the typical small bridges and flowing water of the Jiangnan style. Not far away, I passed by the old Kunshan brand, Aozao Restaurant. At a quarter past ten in the morning, it was already bustling with people inside. Not feeling hungry, I decided to visit the park first. I arrived at Tinglin Park and found the scenery outside to be quite nice, so I didn't enter through the East Gate but walked along Ma'anshan Road instead. Lotus ponds, lawns, streams, stone bridges, pavilions, and even a closed temple, Huazang Temple. Even the Starbucks on the roadside had the ancient charm of Jiangnan style. I reached the West Gate of Tinglin Park and spent over three hours touring. The garden is very nice (big enough to warrant a separate note). After one o'clock in the afternoon, I exited from the East Gate and managed to get into Aozao Restaurant half an hour before it closed at two, to enjoy a bowl of Aozao noodles. The taste was very good, and I also avoided the long queue during peak hours. After the meal, I strolled along Chaiwang Road and was turned away at the Kunshan Calligraphy and Painting Institute near the Hutong Building. I turned onto Congming Alley to give myself a bit of enlightenment 😂. On the way back to Yushan Square Metro Station, I made a special trip to queue up for a small bag of freshly fried chestnuts. The price was very affordable, 14 yuan per jin, while another store across the street was charging 31, making me wonder why there was a queue here. Sweet and glutinous, the taste was fantastic! A perfect autumn weekend city walk.

Spring's color feast—Kunshan Tinglin Park👍👍 Located around Kunshan's only Mount Ma'anshan. It is one of the most beautiful and charming gardens in the south of the Yangtze River I have ever seen, follow me and explore it together! 🍃Take Suzhou Metro Line 11 for a half-day tour to Kunshan Tinglin Park. ➡️Board the subway at the Expo Center in Huaqiao, it took 40 minutes to reach Kunshan Yushan Square. Exit from Gate 3 and walk straight for 100 meters to Kunshan's Tourist Service Center, where I exchanged the group-purchased Kunshan Tourism Annual Pass, which allows free access to dozens of attractions. Next, I walked through the town one by one, and after coming out, I walked along Tinglin Road for about 10 minutes to reach Tinglin Park, where I could enter the park by facial recognition. Tinglin Park was previously called Mount Ma'anshan Park, and in 1936 it was renamed Tinglin Park in memory of Gu Yanwu, so if you walk a few more meters forward, you can see the statue of Gu Yanwu. Then there is his memorial hall, and inside Tinglin Park hides the culture of Kunshan, besides Gu Yanwu's memorial hall. Further ahead is the Kunqu Museum, where you can learn what Kunqu is. Walking further, you come to the famous Yufeng, located between the water towns of Jiangnan and the Shanghai-Suzhou area, with a hundred miles of flat fields and one peak standing out. Perhaps this is the mountain of Kunshan. The steps up the mountain are a bit steep, with several spots particularly worth visiting for photos, and it's especially comfortable to overlook a corner of Kunshan from the top of the mountain. The way down the mountain is relatively easier, and directly below you will see the legendary Peony Pavilion, which is also the season when the lotus flowers are in full bloom. The lotus flowers in Tinglin Park are also among the best in Kunshan, with many flowers and a large area that is particularly ornamental. I sat in the park for two or three hours and still hadn't finished walking, and there are other attractions like the Kunshi Pavilion and Huacang Temple, etc., waiting for everyone to explore! 🎋After touring Yufeng Mountain, of course, you have to try Kunshan's Hao Hao noodles, which legend has it that Emperor Qianlong once ate a bowl of spicy abalone noodles here incognito. We also arranged for a bowl. There were especially many people in line at noon, Hao Hao noodles are one of China's top ten noodles and are also a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage of Jiangsu.

The Tinglin Park, located in the northwest of Kunshan City, Jiangsu Province, covers an area of 850 acres. It is built around Yufeng Mountain. In 1906, Ma'anshan Park was established, and in 1936, it was renamed Tinglin Park in memory of Mr. Gu Yanwu. It is a very beautiful and large urban garden park. The bamboo forest in the park is extremely well-maintained, with tender green bamboo leaves and bluish-grey bamboo poles, pruned to achieve a pleasing density. The reflection of bamboo in the water, the sound of the wind passing through, and the chirping of birds make one feel exceptionally refreshed and delighted. The park's waterways are filled with lotus flowers, which are incredibly beautiful and spectacular when in full bloom. 🌟 Highlight Features: Suzhou-style garden 📝 Note tips: Half-price concessions for residents of Jiangsu Province Students and the elderly get free admission ❤ Recommended Reason: The best attraction in Kunshan ⏳ Best Time to Visit: The most beautiful season is when the lotus flowers bloom in July and August 🚉 Transportation Strategy: Multiple buses go directly Tinglin Park Tinglin Park

🌈Highlights and Features: 1. If you come to Kunshan, China, the most characteristic delicacy has to be the Ao Zao noodles. Although the noodles from Ao Zao House are often criticized by locals, who may list many smaller noodle houses such as Tongfeng, Lucheng, Tianxiang House, Longwang, Weishun, etc., as being more authentic, if you rarely eat Suzhou-style noodles, I still recommend trying Ao Zao House. After all, you won't be as particular as the locals, and you don't have the habit of eating at a certain place, so it doesn't make much difference which one you choose. The taste won't vary much, but at least Ao Zao House is photogenic. 2. After enjoying Ao Zao noodles, walk a few hundred meters north to reach Tinglin Garden in Kunshan. The 80-meter-high Yufeng Mountain within the city, commonly known as Ma'anshan, has been renovated on the south and west sides in recent years, making the environment even more beautiful. Inside, there are newly built attractions such as the Gu Yanwu Memorial Hall, Kunqu Museum, and the Kun Stone Exhibition Hall, which is one of the 'Three Treasures of Kunshan'. The blooming seasons of the other two 'Three Treasures of Kunshan', the Qionghua and the Bindi Lotus, are in mid to late April and July to August, respectively, and they are both very beautiful. There are small bridges, flowing water, and bamboo forests on the north side of Yufeng Mountain, and the summit has Wenbi Peak. The climb is not tiring, and the scenery on the mountain is worth seeing. 🚗Address and Transportation: Tinglin Garden is in the center of Kunshan city, so many buses go there. If you take the subway line 11 to Yushan Square Station, walk about 1 kilometer north, and you will find Ao Zao House located between Yushan Square and Tinglin Garden. 🎫Ticket Information: Tinglin Garden entrance fee is 20 yuan, and the price for a single serving of Ao Zao noodles is around 20 yuan, while a double serving is about 30 yuan.

Guys😎, today I'm going to bring you a super detailed travel guide for Kunshan in June🎈! Kunshan is located in the southeast of Jiangsu, and it is simply synonymous with beauty and vitality😜! 🎯The travel route is starting🚶♀️: Morning🌞: First go to Tinglin Garden to feel the embrace of nature🌳, breathe the fresh air. Morning😜: Then stroll through Zhouzhuang Ancient Town, experiencing the quaint streets🎐. Afternoon🌸: Head to Jinxi Ancient Town, indulge in the unique charm of the Jiangnan water town🤩. Evening🌆: Arrive at Dianshan Lake, enjoy the beautiful sunset🌇, feel the charm of nature. 👍The 8 must-visit attractions✨: Tinglin Garden (No. 1 East Ma'anshan Road, Kunshan City): Beautiful gardens, rich cultural connotations🤩, make you linger😜. Zhouzhuang Ancient Town (No. 43 Quanfu Road, Zhouzhuang Town, Kunshan City, Suzhou): A model of Jiangnan water town😎, ancient buildings, rivers, too beautiful to behold👀. Jinxi Ancient Town (No. 18 Shaodian Gang Road, Jinxi Town, Kunshan City): Quaint and tranquil beauty🤓, as if time has reversed👣. Dianshan Lake (Dianshan Lake Town, Kunshan City): Clear lake water, picturesque surroundings🤩, super beautiful for photos📷. City Ecological Forest Park (No. 818 West Ma'anshan Road, Kunshan City): Embrace nature🌳, fully enjoy the fresh air🥰. Wugu Fengdeng Scenic Area (No. 1 Shangshu Road, Qiandeng Town, Kunshan City): Experience agricultural culture👩‍🌾, understand traditional customs😋. Mingjing Pond Water Conservancy Scenic Area (Jinxi Town, Kunshan City): Pleasant scenery🤩, a good place for leisure and relaxation👏. Kunqu Society (No. 360 Hubin South Road, Bacheng Town, Kunshan): Experience the charm of Kunqu🎶, feel the influence of traditional arts🎨. 🎈The features and fun of these attractions are colorful🎉: Tinglin Garden: Pavilions, towers, and numerous historical relics👀, enjoy the beautiful scenery while learning about history and culture📚, super interesting😜! Zhouzhuang Ancient Town: Take a boat ride through the waterways🚣, feel the charm of the water town; visit ancient buildings, appreciate the charm of the Jiangnan ancient town🤩. Jinxi Ancient Town: Walk through the ancient streets👣, feel the tranquility of the ancient town; taste local snacks😋, satisfy your taste buds. Dianshan Lake: Walk, cycle, or fish by the lake🎣, enjoy leisure time🌸. City Ecological Forest Park: Picnic, fly kites🧺, fully enjoy the fun of outdoor activities👒. Wugu Fengdeng Scenic Area: Learn about agricultural culture and customs👩‍🌾, feel the charm of tradition😎. Mingjing Pond Water Conservancy Scenic Area: Enjoy the beautiful lake views and natural scenery🤩, great for photo-taking📷. Kunqu Society: Enjoy Kunqu performances🎶, feel the rhythm of traditional arts👏. 🕙Pay attention to the opening hours of the scenic spots👀: The opening hours of different scenic spots may vary🤔, remember to check the relevant information before you go🧐, and plan your trip reasonably😜! 🎫Ticket information is highlighted🤩: Tinglin Garden, City Ecological Forest Park, and Mingjing Pond Water Conservancy Scenic Area are all free😜! The ticket prices for other scenic spots are reasonable👏, and the cost-performance ratio is super high👍! 👀Personal travel experience tips you can't forget🤔: 💡Pay attention to the weather, bring appropriate clothing and sun protection🎽, otherwise you will get tanned😜! 💡Learn about the opening hours and ticket prices of the scenic spots in advance🎫, make good plans👌. 💡Pay attention to environmental protection, do not litter👍, keep the beautiful scenery going🤩. 💡Respect local customs and cultural traditions🤝, be a polite tourist👏. 💡Pay attention to personal property safety🛅, take good care of valuable items👝. 🤩The 5 local gourmet streets😋: Huanghe Road Food Street: A dazzling array of delicacies😜, you can't stop eating🤤. Zizhu Road Food Street: All kinds of characteristic snacks👅, satisfy your taste buds😎. Qianjin Road Food Street: Rich and diverse delicacies🤩, there is always one that suits you🥰. Xiaolin Road Food Street: Authentic Kunshan cuisine awaits your tasting👏, definitely unforgettable🤤. Lujia Bang Road Food Street: Various delicious foods make you linger😜, eat and want to eat again🤩. 😍Food recommendations😜: 👉Ao Zao Noodles: Smooth and chewy noodles👍, fresh and tasty soup, super satisfying with one bite😋. 👉Wan San Trotters: Bright red color🤩, soft and glutinous texture, a blessing for meat lovers👅. 👉Qing Tuanzi: Soft and fragrant😋, unforgettable, want to eat one after another🤤. 👉Sock-bottom Crisp: Crispy and fragrant👍, a bite leaves a lasting flavor, can't stop eating😜. 💖To sum up🥳, Kunshan is really a super great place🤩! With beautiful scenery👀, rich culture📚, and delicious food😋. Whether you are here to relax🤓 or to experience cultural charm🎨, Kunshan can satisfy you👏! Bring your family and friends along🥰, I believe you will have an unforgettable journey🎈!