The calm of the countryside comesas a relief from the hustle and bustle of the city.Here are some recommended hiking trails in Suzhou. Pick one and enjoyleisure time with your family and friends during the holiday.

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Lingbai Route

The famous "Lingbai Route" starts from Lingyan Mountain, passes Dajiao Mountainand Yangchang Mountain, and ends at Baimajian Scenic Area. The route is about 10 kilometers long and estimated to take 4.5 hours.Located in the northwest of Mudu Town, Lingyan Mountain is 182 meters high, and owns a number of historic sites, such as Wuwang Well and Wanyue Pond. The five kinds of vegetarian noodles sold at Lingyanshan Temple are worth a try.

Baimajian Scenic Area covers an area of 1.5 square kilometers and is the green lung of SND.

Tickets:Lingyanshan Temple: 1 yuan; Baimajian Scenic Area: 60 yuan

Qionglong Mountain

With a height of 341.7 meters, Qionglong Mountainis the highest mountainon the east shore of Taihu Lake. It is covered in lush green vegetation and has been well-known since ancient times.

The hiking trail starts from Shangjing Village, passes Jinji Mountain, Xiaowang Mountain, Wanniao Park, Yuezhi Mountainand Wanghu Park, and reaches the north gate of Qionglong Mountain.

The vegetarian noodles of Ningbang Ancient Templeat the top of the mountain is quite famous. Wanghuyuan Restaurant and Sunwuyuan Teahouse are also recommended andthere are over 20 special restaurants scattered at the foot of the mountain.

Tickets:80 yuan

Qizi Mountain

Qizi Mountain, which literally translates as "Seven-son Mountain", got its name from the seven burial mounds on its top. The 294.6-meter-high mountain is covered in dense vegetation and blessed with picturesque scenery.

Picture from 旺山景區

Its hiking route, whichopened lastyear, begins from Qian"s Residence, passes a number of scenic spots, reaches Qianyuan Templeat the top of Qizi Mountain and ends at Forest Fire Apartment.

Picture from 旺山景區

The 8.35-kilometer-long route crosses Wangshan Villages and Zhangqiao Villages and takes about 4 hours.

Piaomiao Peak

Piaomiao Peak, which literally translates as "Misty Peak,"is 336 meters high and has streams running across the area all year long.

Pictures from 蘇州西山太湖島

The hiking trail is relatively difficult, with the first half crossing the forest and the second half passing through ancient villages and docks. It ends at Pinglong Mountain, where you can appreciate the views of Taihu Lake and visit Yuwang Temple.

Tickets:60 yuan