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Mount Mangdang Tourist Area
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1218 reviews
5.9
From QAR 5.06
73.8 km from downtown
Phone +8603705970777
Address: Mangshan Town, Hanliang Road, Yongcheng, Shangqiu
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
No. 2 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Suzhou
Highlights:
Glass walkway views over Mangdang
Visit Han Dynasty historical sites
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The mausoleums primarily include the tombs of Liang Gongwang Liu Mai, Liang Xiaowang Liu Wu, and the queen. They're worth a visit to learn about Han Dynasty culture, though the ticket checks are a bit excessive.
The painted murals at Liang Gongwang's mausoleum were particularly impressive. They predate the Dunhuang murals by 630 years. To avoid taboos about their father's name, the Azure Dragon, White Tiger, and Vermillion Bird are depicted, while the Black Tortoise is replaced by a mythical creature with a duck's bill, a fish's tail, and a giant spike. 5.5 tons of copper coins were unearthed from the coin pit.
The mausoleum of Liang Xiaowang's queen is the largest cliff tomb discovered in China. Its grand scale boasts four key attractions: the earliest stone toilet in China; an ice cellar, equivalent to a refrigerator; a view of the narrow passageway; and an underground passage connecting it to Liang Xiaowang's mausoleum, known as the Acacia Path, which is unfortunately unfinished.
The mausoleum of Liang Xiaowang is not as large as the queen's. Liang Xiaowang Liu Wu was the grandson of Liu Bang, the son of Emperor Wen of Han, Liu Heng, and the half-brother of Emperor Jing of Han, Liu Qi. His tomb was repeatedly looted. He was a man of great talent and ambition in his youth, but even his golden and jade burial suit was stolen after his death. It is truly a pity.
Mangyu Mountain is not towering and steep, but is famous for its deep historical heritage. This is the place where the ancestors of Han Gao Liu Bang were killed by snakes. The tombs of the King of Liang in the West Han Dynasty are also known as "underground palaces". The scale is large and the structure is exquisite. It is especially known as the golden jade clothes and the four gods cloud map murals. It is a miracle of archaeology in the Han Dynasty. The humanities and natural landscapes in the scenic area blend. Han culture has a strong atmosphere. The main peak overlooks the eastern plain of Yu, and the monument forest and ancient temples in the mountains add a few points of rhyme. Although we went on the May 1st holiday, there were not too many tourists in the scenic spot, and the experience was quiet. As a cultural landmark at the junction of Yulu, Sulu and Suzhou, Mangyu Mountain is especially suitable for historical lovers to visit, which is an open-air Han Dynasty cultural museum.
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Huangzang (Imperial Treasure) Valley National Forest Park
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1103 reviews
5.3
From QAR 25.03
43.1 km from downtown
Phone +8605575960266
Address: Huangxianyu National Forest Park, Xiaoxian County, Suzhou City
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
No. 1 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Suzhou
Highlights:
Scenic peak & Ruiyun
Explore Emperor Liu Bang's Cave
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It's less than an hour's drive from downtown Xuzhou. The scenic area's small transportation is very economical and affordable. A one-way ticket costs 7 yuan per person and takes you to the temple gate, and then you have to climb up on your own. Along the street at the East Gate, there are Huangzangyu mushroom stewed chicken on both sides, 35 yuan per catty, 55 yuan per catty. The large pot was served and I couldn't finish it all, so I took it away. I was very happy.
The environment is very good, especially the woods and shrubs, which have southern trees and a natural oxygen bar feel. Due to the season, the trees are not completely covered with green before they leave. If you come later, it may be more beautiful. Parking is better than before, not as messy as before.
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