Lingyan Mountain
灵岩山
A famous mountain on the site of the Guanwa Palace of the King of Wu, its summit home to Lingyan Mountain Temple, a major Pure Land Buddhist site overlooking Mudu and Lake Tai.
Lingyan Mountain lies northwest of Mudu Town, about 182 meters high. Legend says it is the site of Guanwa Palace, built by King Fuchai of Wu for Xi Shi, and remains here include King Wu's Well, the Flower-Playing Pool, and the Qin Platform. At the summit, Lingyan Mountain Temple is a nationally renowned Pure Land Buddhist center, with a striking multi-treasure pagoda. The climb takes about 30–40 minutes, and from the top you can see Lake Tai and the city of Suzhou. The scenic area is free (temple admission varies on site). It is next to Mudu Ancient Town, so the two can be visited in one day.
Opening hours
07:00–16:30
Nearby sights
- Mudu Ancient Town
- Tianping Mountain
- Suzhou Museum West
- Suzhou Amusement Land Forest World
- Mount Qionglong
- Wangshan Eco-park
- Tianchi Mountain
- Dayangshan National Forest Park