Tiger Hill Pagoda, China
From series “Falling towers and buildings”Height: 36 m.
An important landmark of national significance is located in the Suzhou region of China. This is Tiger Hill. The height of this hill is about 36 meters. It resembles a huge tiger that is preparing to jump, with its outline. The hill was a favorite vacation spot of the Imperial dynasty more than a thousand years ago. Magnificent gardens were laid out here. Palaces and pagodas were also built on the hill. Ordinary people were strictly forbidden to enter this territory. According to one of the legends, the tomb of Emperor Helü is located on the territory of the hill. But researchers have not been able to find it.
The hill is covered with mystical stories. It is available for everyone to visit today. A luxury park is located at the top of it. There are also many buildings from different eras here. The most interesting historical monument is brick pagoda. It was built during the reign of the Song dynasty. This pagoda is seven stories high. It is directed up to 48 meters. According to approximate estimates, the weight of the building is about 600 tons. It has a spectacular design in a traditional style.
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Car rental office: 'Suzhou Leisheng Automobile Rental Co.,Ltd.' is located in 0.95 km (
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Fuel station: '上海燕浦石油工贸公司苏州市繁荣加油站' in 0.52 km
Supermarket: 'Xichu Supermarket' in 0.38 km
Parking: '苏州园林外地旅游车停车场' in 0.2 km
Apotheek: 'Kangxiang Drug Store' in 0.26 km
Police station: '金阊公安分局虎丘派出所路北（村）警务室' in 0.46 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Fujian Shaxian Snack' in 0.15 km
Railway station: '苏州西站' in 2.52 km
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