Lake Tai & Hills

Mount Qionglong

Qionglong Shan

Wuzhong District, Suzhou (southwest Taihu rim)
Tradition: Spring and Autumn military thought
Sun Wu The Art of War Forest Retreat

Whether or not one literal cave witnessed the drafting of every chapter, Qionglong’s thick bamboo and pine cover made it plausible terrain for concealment, training, and contemplation away from palace intrigue.