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As the fever over the ancient Chinese book "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu continues to spread across the world, the birthplace of the book, Qionglong Mountain, has recently finished renovations and has opened up to tourists in Suzhou, the well-known tourist city in east China's Jiangsu Province.

Qionglong Mountain, where Sun Tzu is said to have composed his masterpiece, is reputed as a "natural oxygen tank" in Suzhou. It boasts a dense bamboo forest, rich water sources, and a gorgeous mountain landscape. It is also studded with cultural relics, such as ancient rock inscriptions, and Taoist and Buddhist temples.

The renovation project has restored some of Qionglong's historical remains, such as the Grand Gate to the mountain and "Emperor's Lane." The latter, as recorded, was the royal pathway that Qianlong, a famous emperor of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911 AD), used to walk along on his way to tribute ceremonies.

Sun Tzu was a Chinese general who lived about 2,500 years ago. ¡°The Art of War,¡± a collection of essays on military strategies, is attributed to him, with many of his ideas continuing to be adopted by people today. The ancient Chinese work has been translated into many languages.