Kunshan’s Three Treasures

Kunshan’s Three Treasures

　　　　Kun Stone: Found in Yushan Mountain (also known as Ma’an Mountain) in our city, Kun stones are naturally porous, with colors ranging from snow-white to jade-like yellow. They are crystal-clear, exquisitely perforated, pure and translucent, with no two stones alike in shape, making them wonderfully unique. Known as “exquisite stones” or “exquisitely carved stones,” people from other regions refer to them as “Kunshan white stones.” They have long been regarded as artistic treasures, displayed on desks and cherished as priceless gems.

Quivering Flower: The quivering flower in Kunshan’s Tinglin Park is hailed as one of “Kunshan’s Three Treasures.” The largest of these flowering trees features intertwined branches, a well-rounded canopy, and abundant jade-like blossoms, making it the finest “quivering flower” of modern times.

Twin Lotus: At the foot of Ma’an Mountain grows the twin lotus, also known as the thousand-petal lotus or thousand-stamen lotus, which is one of “Kunshan’s Three Treasures.” Originally planted by the late Yuan Dynasty recluse Gu A’lian, it has been passed down for over 600 years and is known as the “ancient lotus.” Zhou Shoujuan, a renowned literati from Suzhou, was the first to write about it, describing the twin lotus as “radiant in both color and fragrance.”

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