Xiao Longzhong is located at the southeastern foot of Dongling Mountain, facing Taihu Lake, and neighboring the ancient town of Mudu. Originally named Xiaowang Mountain, also known as Qintai Mountain, it stands at a height of 53.9 meters and boasts a rich array of ecological and cultural resources.
In 1923, Li Genyuan, opposing the bribery election of Cao Kun, retired from politics and secluded himself in Xiao Longzhong until the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War in 1937. During his ten years of seclusion, Li Genyuan planted hundreds of thousands of pine trees and meticulously created the Ten Views of the Pine Sea in Xiao Longzhong: including the Ten Thousand Pine Pavilion, Pine Listening Pavilion, Listening Spring Stone, Green Blowing Peak, Xiao Longzhong, Lion’s Den, Filial Piety Platform, Lake and Mountain Hall, Pear Cloud Stream, and Spiritual Pond.
Xiao Longzhong is also a large group of modern stone carvings in the East China region, with a wealth of cliff inscriptions. It gathers over 550 inscriptions written by more than 240 celebrities, with a complete range of calligraphic styles, making it an outdoor treasure trove of calligraphic art.
Opening hours: 08:30-17:00 from May 1st to September 30th; 08:30-16:30 from October 1st to April 30th.
Preferential policies: Children aged 6 (inclusive) or under 1.4 meters (inclusive) in height with valid identification are admitted free of charge; minors aged 6 (exclusive) to 18 (inclusive) with valid identification enjoy discounts; seniors aged 70 (inclusive) and above with valid identification are admitted free of charge; seniors aged 60 (inclusive) to 70 (exclusive) with valid identification enjoy discounts; full-time undergraduate and below students enjoy discounts; active military personnel of the People’s Republic of China, including retired military officers, are admitted free of charge with valid identification; disabled persons and one accompanying person for severely disabled individuals are admitted free of charge with valid identification; medical staff in Suzhou City enjoy free access to all scenic spots under Mudu Cultural Tourism Group from August 19th, Chinese Doctor’s Day, and within 7 days from May 12th, International Nurses’ Day.
Xiao Longzhong
Xiao Longzhong is located at the southeastern foot of Dongling Mountain, facing Taihu Lake, and neig[...]
