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Hu Qiu (Tiger Hill) is probably the most famous is probably the most famous attraction in all of attraction in all of Suzhou Suzhou and and has more than 2500 years worth has more than 2500 years worth of history to tellof history to tell . . Within the park Within the park walls, there are lots of great sights, walls, there are lots of great sights, filled with history and legend.filled with history and legend. TigerTiger Hill also houses theHill also houses the Yunyan PagodaYunyan Pagoda atop the hill. It was built in the 6atop the hill. It was built in the 6thth BC BC century, and then rebuilt in 961 BC.century, and then rebuilt in 961 BC. The pagoda itself is almost 160 feet The pagoda itself is almost 160 feet tall (48m) and weighs over 600 tons. tall (48m) and weighs over 600 tons. The pagoda had begun to lean when The pagoda had begun to lean when it was stabilized at an angle of 4 it was stabilized at an angle of 4 degrees. degrees. Aside from the Yunyan Ta Aside from the Yunyan Ta Pagoda, Tiger Hill is known for its Pagoda, Tiger Hill is known for its beautiful gardens, paths, and vistas. beautiful gardens, paths, and vistas. Tiger Hill is the final resting place of Tiger Hill is the final resting place of the ruler of ancient Suzhou, He Lu. the ruler of ancient Suzhou, He Lu. The area was named Tiger Hill after a The area was named Tiger Hill after a tiger was seen lying on He Lu's tomb.tiger was seen lying on He Lu's tomb.

THE SWORD PONDTHE SWORD POND

(Jianchi)(Jianchi)

King He Lu was a great King He Lu was a great warriorwarrior and a famous and a famous sword collector. The sword collector. The

Sword Pond is alleged to Sword Pond is alleged to hold his 3,000 odd hold his 3,000 odd swords, including swords, including

"Bianzhu" and "Yuchang" "Bianzhu" and "Yuchang" precious swords, in its precious swords, in its

watery depths.watery depths.

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