Pine Waves on Xiangshan Hill

Pine Waves on Xiangshan Hill

This scenic spot is located southeast of Gushan Town, where there is an ancient hill. Historian Gu Jiegang stated that this hill is the one where the Gu clan in the Jiangnan region was ennobled and took their surname during the Han Dynasty, hence it is also called Gu Shan (Gu Hill). The hill is fragrant with orchids, hence it is also known as Xiangshan (Fragrant Hill). To the east of Xiangshan Temple lies the burial ground of Guancha Gong of the ancient Tang’s Wang family. In front of the tomb are three stone-built burial chambers, with stone horses and stone sheep lined up on the mounds, and stone tablets lining the path. The entire burial site is shaded by tall, twisted trees that interweave to block out the sun, while a gentle breeze brings the rustling sound of pine waves.

Gushan Town: Known as the hometown of red beans, Gushan Town is located at the junction of Jiangyin, Wuxi, Changshu, and Zhangjiagang. It borders the Jiangyin Yangtze River Bridge to the west, the Zhangjiagang Port to the north, the Shanghai-Nanjing Expressway to the south, and connects to metropolitan Shanghai to the east, serving as a transportation hub for the Suzhou-Wuxi-Changzhou area.

Gushan Town is a Jiangnan ancient town covering an area of fifty square kilometers with a population of fifty-four thousand. It flourished as early as the Southern Dynasties and has been officially recognized as a town since the third year of the Kangxi reign in the Qing Dynasty. Historically, it has been renowned for its talented people, prosperous economy, and profound cultural heritage, earning the reputation of “Golden Gushan.” Today, Gushan Town sees vigorous development across various industries. Among them, industry... More detailed information about Gushan Town++