Day walk through Mudu Ancient Town

If you are visiting Suzhou, the Mudu Ancient Town should be included, too. Walk through the nice paths or take a boat to explore the town. A lot of small shops provide different kind of food and could be used for a break.

Mudu Old Town is an ancient Han waterway cultural town as old as Suzhou itself. It is also the birthplace of Wuyue culture. Here, you will find famous landmarks such as Garden of the Yan family, Hongyin Mountain Villa, Old Pine Tree Garden, Lingyan Mountain, and Tianping Mountain. Mudu old town offers food for every season, each bite of which is filled with local flavor. You can sample them at the shops by the side of the street.

Mudu Ancient Town in Suzhou - Yan's Garden

Yan's Garden is located by Wangjia Bridge on Shantang Street in Mudu Town, facing Xiangxi across the door and backed by Lingyan Mountain. "Although it is in the mountains and forests, the exquisite structure of this garden does not concede to the city" (Tong Jun's "Records of Gardens in Jiangnan"), and it is one of the famous gardens in the south of the Yangtze River. The predecessor of Yan's Garden was the residence of Shen Deqian, a famous scholar in Suzhou during the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty and the compiler of 'Ancient Poetry Source'. In the eighth year of the Daoguang era (1828 AD), Shen's descendants transferred this courtyard to Mudu poet Qian Duanxi. Qian built rockeries, dredged ponds, constructed pavilions and towers, with attractions such as Youyu Study, Tiaonong Tower, and Yanqing Pavilion, which were highly praised at the time. Gong Zizhen, a poet, praised the garden with phrases such as "The marvelous structure is extremely natural, not man-made," and "Leaning on the rocks like a beauty." In the twenty-eighth year of the Guangxu era (1902 AD), Mudu's richest man, Yan Guoxin (the grandfather of Taiwanese politician Yan Jiagan), bought the Duan Garden, renovated it, and renamed it 'Xian Garden'. Because the owner's surname was Yan, local people called it 'Yan's Garden'. Yan's Garden, through the efforts of three generations of owners over more than 170 years, has been endowed with a cultural atmosphere and the style of a famous garden, whether through the vicissitudes of time or its cultural heritage. In 1935, Professor Liu Dunzhen, a modern architect, visited the garden twice and was so captivated that he highly praised the layout and local treatment of Yan's Garden, considering it the 'best of the best' among local gardens in Suzhou.

Suzhou Travel Guide‖Three-day Two-night Sightseeing Route

Suzhou Guide|Suzhou Travel|Suzhou Attractions|Suzhou Cuisine In Suzhou·Jiangsu The day is filled with the fireworks aroma of Shantang Street The night is the bright moonlight of Hanshan Temple🌙 ⬇️ 🌟Transportation Arrangements 🚇Subway: Download "Su e行" and scan to ride Bus: Get Suzhou bus electronic card on zfb 🚅Both Suzhou Station and Suzhou North Station are directly accessible by subway, Suzhou Station is preferred 🚌Tongli Ancient Town: Line 4→Scenic Area Shuttle Zhouzhuang: Line 4→Bus 725→758 ⬇️ 🌟Accommodation Arrangements ▫️Recommended to stay near Guanqian Street Near Pingjiang Road historical district Convenient for transportation and food Guanqian Street is a commercial street Pingjiang Road is an old district ▫️For those going to ancient towns, it is suggested to stay near the ancient town on the last day ⬇️ 🌟Route Arrangements DAY1: Humble Administrator's Garden→Suzhou Museum→Lion Grove Garden→Pingjiang Road→Eslite Bookstore→Jinji Lake DAY2: Guanqian Street→Tiger Hill→Hanshan Temple→Shantang Street DAY3: Tongli Ancient Town or Zhouzhuang Ancient Town ☘️Suzhou also has many beautiful garden attractions, you can arrange according to your preferences ⬇️ 🌟Attraction Guide 📍Suzhou Gardens 🔸Tickets🎫Humble Administrator's Garden 80, Lion Grove Garden 40, Lingering Garden 55, Canglang Pavilion 20, Master of the Nets Garden 40 🔸The Humble Administrator's Garden, the foremost of the four famous gardens, is a must-visit, adjacent to the Lion Grove Garden and Suzhou Museum 🔸The rockery in Lion Grove Garden is very interesting! It's like a maze inside 🔸Lingering Garden is similar to the Humble Administrator's Garden, visiting one is enough, Master of the Nets Garden has lights and performances at night . 📍Suzhou Museum 🔸Free, reservation required in advance at Gong Zhonghao 🔸Opening hours 9:00~17:00, closed on Mondays 🔸The main building has a sense of design Geometric design combined with landscape gardening . 📍Shantang Street 🔸Best to visit in the evening, stroll until night to see the beautiful night view 🔸Small bridges and flowing water, white walls and grey tiles, the seven-mile Shantang fully displays the Jiangnan charm . 📍Pingjiang Road 🔸An old street with an ancient charm, many artistic shops 🔸There are many delicious foods🍢 in the alleys to explore and enjoy . 📍Tiger Hill Scenic Spot 🔸Ticket 60 🔸Not visiting Tiger Hill when in Suzhou is a regret - Su Dongpo 🔸Inside, the tea gardens and bamboo forests are very charming, and the Tiger Hill Pagoda is a landmark for checking in . 📍Hanshan Temple 🔸Ticket 20 🔸"Hanshan Temple outside Gusu city" is a calling card of Suzhou tourism There is a bell tower, where you can ring a bell for 5, to experience the ancient charm of the bell . 📍Suzhou Ancient Towns 🔸Tickets🎫Zhouzhuang Ancient Town 100, Tongli Ancient Town 100, Mudu Ancient Town 80 🔸Both Zhouzhuang and Tongli have a strong water town charm, I like both very much 🔸Tongli is more convenient in terms of transportation than Zhouzhuang . 🧡tips ①The ancient canal is ridden on a large boat, the experience is average ②The rooftop terrace of Suzhou Center offers a bird's-eye view of Suzhou, with a unique night view of Jinji Lake and the Gate of the Orient ⬇️ 🌟Food Recommendations ①Suzhou Gusu Banquet authentic Suzhou cuisine Sweet and Sour Mandarin Fish, Drunken Crab (Pingjiang Road store) the chef is an intangible cultural heritage inheritor, the taste is superb ②Maruzen·Bird Town Yakitori Izakaya (Suyue Plaza store) a Japanese izakaya with a great atmosphere, fine ingredients, and well-seasoned dishes

Mudu Ancient Town|||Mudu shares the same age as Suzhou, boasting a history of 2500 years

|||Mudu shares the same age as Suzhou, boasting a history of 2500 years. Mudu Ancient Town|||Mudu shares the same age as Suzhou, boasting a history of 2500 years. The ancient town is located at the foot of Lingyan Mountain, built against the mountain and by the water, its layout is quite different from other ancient towns~ It is also a garden ancient town~ Emperor Kangxi visited Mudu three times during his southern tours, and Emperor Qianlong visited six times on his trips to the south, which shows how captivating the landscape here is. Tour Route: 1 Yan's Garden: The richest man in the ancient town, Mr. Yan, bought the garden and named it 'Xian Garden' - because the owner's surname is Yan, locals affectionately call it 'Yan's Garden' It is praised as a 'classic work of Jiangnan gardens' and 'the best of Suzhou gardens', not to be missed! The garden is arranged into four scenic areas representing spring, summer, autumn, and winter, with seasonal flowers and plants, offering unique views no matter when you visit! 2 Hongyin Mountain Villa: Known as Emperor Qianlong's 'civilian palace' Every time he visited Mudu during his trips to the south, he had to stop by Hongyin Mountain Villa! 'The beauty of the mountains and rivers, the excellence of the ponds and pavilions' - the scenery is truly enchanting! 3 Gusu Garden: The architectural layout features a front residence and a rear garden, with exquisitely carved brick gatehouses, and in the backyard stands an Arhat pine, a relic from the Ming dynasty, over 500 years old, lush and graceful in appearance 4 The Second Top Scholar's Mansion: Free admission! The former residence of Feng Guifen, a disciple of Lin Zexu In 1840, he was awarded the second place in the imperial examination, known as the Second Top Scholar, thus his residence is called 'The Second Top Scholar's Mansion' With scattered halls and lush greenery, it's full of poetic charm~ 5 Mingyue Ancient Temple: No charge! It has a history of a thousand years! The architecture is majestic, solemn, and serene! It must be said, the combination of green trees and classic yellow wall colors is truly unique! Location of the scenic area: 188 Shantang Street, Mudu Town, Wuzhong District, Suzhou City Transportation Guide: Subway: Take Line 5 to Lingyan Mountain Station to reach Mudu Ancient Town Accommodation: Book homestays online in advance Local foods: Dumplings, hot and sour noodles, squid tentacles, barbecue, Zhajiang noodles (Dates paste sesame cakes, Hawthorn cakes, black rice)

Mudu Ancient Town | A favorite destination of Emperor Qianlong during his six visits to the south of the Yangtze River

| A favorite destination of Emperor Qianlong during his six visits to the south of the Yangtze River. "The charm of Mudu in Suzhou is rich, blending the ancient with the present in beautiful spring scenery. Small bridges over flowing water are peacefully abundant, while the pink walls and black tiles retain an ancient elegance." Mudu Ancient Town has a history of over 2500 years and is known as "the foremost town in the Wu region" and "the most exquisite beauty in the south of the Yangtze River". Among the numerous ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River, Emperor Kangxi and Qianlong visited Mudu multiple times during their southern tours, which is a testament to the prosperity of Mudu Ancient Town during the Qing Dynasty! 🎫Ticket: Free admission to Mudu Ancient Town 👀For visiting gardens, you can buy a joint ticket for 💰78 yuan, which includes ❸ attractions: Yan's Garden, Hongyin Mountain Villa, and Gusu Garden. 🚘Transportation: From Suzhou, you can take the subway line ① to Mudu Station; or subway line ⑤ to Lingyan Mountain Station. Visitors from Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai can also choose to drive. 🎈Address: No. 188, Shantang Street, Mudu Town, Wuzhong District, Suzhou City 🌱Must-visit recommendations: Yan's Garden (Xian Garden): The richest man in the ancient town, Mr. Yan, bought the garden and named it "Xian Garden" Because the owner's surname is Yan, locals affectionately call it "Yan's Garden" It is praised as a "classic work of Jiangnan gardens" and "the pride of Suzhou gardens", not to be missed! The garden is divided into four scenic areas representing spring, summer, autumn, and winter, complemented by seasonal flowers and trees, offering unique views at any time of the year. ✔Hongyin Mountain Villa: Known as Emperor Qianlong's "civilian palace" Every time he visited Mudu in the south, he had to visit Hongyin Mountain Villa! "The beauty of the mountains and rivers, the excellence of the pools and pavilions", the scenery is truly enchanting! ✔Gusu Garden: The architectural layout features a front residence and a rear garden, with exquisitely carved brick gatehouses, The backyard has a Luohan pine, a relic from the Ming Dynasty, With over 500 years of history, lush and graceful in appearance. Bangyan Mansion: Free admission‼️ The residence of Feng Guifen, a disciple of Lin Zexu, who was awarded the title of second-place jinshi in the 1840 imperial examination. The second place is known as Bangyan, thus the residence is called "Bangyan Mansion" with scattered halls and a green and poetic atmosphere. 🍛Food: ●The ancient town is full of lemon tea and stinky tofu, which can be avoided! ●Date paste sesame cakes, begonia cakes, and black rice are quite special and worth a try.

The leisure of Mudu Ancient Town

Taking a taxi from Suzhou city center to Mudu Ancient Town takes about twenty minutes. Since we didn't plan ahead, the driver dropped us off in front of an archway, which actually isn't the entrance to the ancient town. After wandering aimlessly for a while, we encountered a professional coachman who, for 50 yuan, could take us to various scenic spots in the ancient town for two hours, which indeed saved us a lot of walking. We visited several gardens in the ancient town, which were almost devoid of tourists, including the former residence of Feng Guifen, but they exuded a quaint and natural charm. In a small tavern in the ancient town, we tasted the owner's authentic sweet osmanthus rice wine, and the slightly tipsy feeling was delightful.

The Emperor Qianlong visited the ancient town of Mudu several times

The ancient town of Mudu, also known as Duchuan and Xujiang, and poetically named Xiangxi, is located in the western part of the ancient city of Suzhou, in the Taihu Lake basin. It is a famous scenic spot in the south of the Yangtze River, known as 'the foremost town in Wuzhong' and 'the most exquisite beauty in the south of the Yangtze River'. The ancient town of Mudu has a history of more than 2,500 years. In August 2008, it was designated as a national 4A-level tourist attraction and is also part of the Taihu Lake scenic area. Mudu is the hometown of traditional Chinese handicrafts. Historically, it has been home to masters such as the clay sculpture artist Yuan Yuchang, the silverware expert Zhu Bishan, the jade carving master Lu Zigang, and the embroidery saint Shen Shou, whose works are all national treasures. There are famous cultural relics and scenic spots such as Yan's Garden, Hongyin Mountain House, Gusu Garden, Bangyan Mansion, Lingyan Mountain, and Tianping Mountain. It is said that several emperors of the Qing Dynasty visited Mudu, especially Emperor Qianlong, who came here six times and left many delightful stories. The ancient town of Mudu has many cultural relics such as ancient houses and gardens that are worth seeing; the preservation of the old streets and houses is good, making life and travel very convenient; the man-powered black-awning boats shuttle through the creeks beside the ancient streets, offering picturesque scenery; the 'Imperial Dock' where the emperor boarded and disembarked and the ancient opera stage where he watched performances, testify to the town's former glory... The ancient town is a place to calm down and enjoy a leisurely visit, and it is also a place where you can find plenty of good photography material to add joy to your life. Although it is an ancient town, due to the solid construction of Suzhou's rail transit, ancient towns like Tongli and Mudu can be reached directly by subway, and even Zhouzhuang ancient town can have most of its journey covered by subway, which is very convenient.

Mudu Ancient Town in Suzhou

🚗🚗🚗 Travel Route: Shantang Street in Mudu → Lingyan Mountain Scenic Area → Yan's Garden → Hongyin Mountain House → Gusu Garden → Banyan Mansion Visitors who come to Suzhou to experience the ancient town can take the No. 5 subway from the city to the Lingyan Mountain Scenic Area in Mudu for a hike, symbolically charging a 1 yuan entrance fee. Mountains are a feature of Wu Zhong, and the temples on Lingyan Mountain are famous. If you don't climb Lingyan Mountain, you can go to Tianping Mountain, 🎫30, it's great to see the red maple in autumn, usually quiet! After descending the mountain, have lunch on Shantang Street in Mudu Ancient Town. The joint ticket for Mudu Ancient Town scenic area is 78 yuan, 66 yuan online, with the Water Charm Jiangsu Travel Annual Card, Suzhou Leisure Annual Card, and Wu Zhong Travel Annual Card, you can enjoy these attractions. Yan's Garden was the home of Mudu's richest man in the past; Mingyue Temple is a small temple on the street, not famous, and not many people visit; Hongyin Mountain House was the residence of Mudu literati Xu Shiyuan, and the civilian palace of Emperor Qianlong; Inside Gusu Garden, there is the Yao Jianping Embroidery Art Museum, where you can appreciate the beauty of Suzhou embroidery, and the Wang Lipeng Art Museum is also located there. The Banyan Mansion was the residence of Feng Guifen, now an educational base, free of charge. If you don't know Feng Guifen, you should be familiar with Lin Zexu and the Westernization Movement; Feng Guifen was a disciple of Lin Zexu and also related to the Westernization Movement! Mudu Ancient Town looks 'shabby', retaining the taste of local life, very few shops have the 'recognition' of ancient town attractions, and the shopping prices are quite fair. I really like the date paste sesame cakes made by Qianshengyuan next to Yan's Garden, 5 yuan each, sometimes still warm. Now they have developed many new flavors, osmanthus flavor, jasmine flavor. It seems quite hard to find warm cakes elsewhere, naturally, many shops on that street sell date paste sesame cakes. There is also black rice, which is Wu Zhentang. The pickles from Luzhi are also inexpensive, and you can buy them there.

Jiangsu Tourism | Detailed Guide to Mudu Ancient Town

| Detailed Guide to Mudu Ancient Town. Coming to Suzhou, how can you miss Mudu Ancient Town😜😜. This guide will take you around Mudu and eat all over Mudu😋😋. 📝Tour Route 💗Yan Family Garden👉Hongyin Mountain House👉Ancient Pine Garden👉Scholar Mansion👉Shantang Ancient Street 📝Recommended Food 🍜Xishi Tofu Pudding: Smooth tofu brain, with shrimp, seaweed, green onion, etc., the taste is super delicious😍. 🥠Black Rice: Shiny black glutinous rice, sprinkled with osmanthus sugar, soft and sweet, memorable😝. 🍘Date Paste Sesame Cake: The crust is crispy, the filling is sweet but not greasy, it is a traditional specialty of Mudu👍. 📝Recommended Attractions 🎉Yan Family Garden: A representative of Jiangnan Garden, with a clever layout and pleasant scenery🌸🌸. Recommendation index⭐⭐⭐⭐, ticket price 40 yuan. 🎉Hongyin Mountain House: A must-visit place for Qianlong's six trips to Jiangnan, with a deep historical and cultural heritage📸📸. Recommendation index⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, ticket price 40 yuan. 🎉Ancient Pine Garden: There is a Ming Dynasty Arhat Pine in the garden, which is worth seeing👀👀. Recommendation index⭐⭐⭐, ticket price 20 yuan. 🎉Scholar Mansion: Typical Qing Dynasty architectural style, displaying a rich imperial examination culture📚📚. Recommendation index⭐⭐⭐⭐, ticket price 40 yuan. 🎉Shantang Ancient Street: There are various special snacks and handicrafts along the street🎁🎁, you can eat and stroll around, and feel the fireworks of the ancient town. Recommendation index⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, free. 📝Route Traffic Guide 🚌You can take Metro Line 1 to Mudu Station in Suzhou City, and then transfer to a bus or taxi to the ancient town. 🚗Friends who drive by themselves can directly navigate to the parking lot of Mudu Ancient Town. 📝Recommended Accommodation 🛏There are many characteristic homestays and guesthouses in Mudu for selection, and the prices are relatively affordable😏😏. 👉It is recommended to choose accommodation near the ancient town scenic area for convenience. 🤩🤩Above is the travel guide of Mudu Ancient Town, come here to feel the unique charm of Jiangnan Water Town💕💕.

A pilgrimage to the water towns of Jiangnan - Wuzhong's number one town, the most beautiful in Jiangnan, the water town of Mudu

➡️ It is said that at the end of the Spring and Autumn period, Wu and Yue wanted to fight. Yue was defeated and offered the beautiful woman Xi Shi to King Fuchai of Wu. King Fuchai favored Xi Shi and specially built a palace named 'Wa Palace' for her on the top of the beautiful Lingyan Mountain, and built the Gusu Platform on the Purple Stone Mountain. It took 'three years to gather materials, and five years to complete'. The continuous flow of wood blocked the river port below the mountain, 'wood blocked in the port', hence the name Mudu came from this. 🏞️ There are more than 30 gardens in Mudu ancient town. The town is surrounded by famous mountains such as Tianping, Lingyan, Lion Mountain, Seven Sons, etc., hence it is known as the 'Treasure Basin'. 🏆 The unique layout of Mudu ancient town is rare among many ancient towns in Jiangnan, and it is known as the 'number one ancient town in Wuzhong'. At the same time, Mudu also has the reputation of 'the town of gardens', with many classical gardens such as Yan's Garden, Ancient Pine Garden, and Scholar's Mansion. The old streets in the town crisscross, Shantang, Xiatang, Xiasha, and Zhongshi Street have experienced vicissitudes but still retain their original appearance.

Strolling in Ancient Towns of Jiangnan Part Four: Mudu Ancient Town, a taste of Jiangnan in the wind

Mudu Ancient Town is located in the west of Suzhou, known as the 'First Town of Wu' and 'The Most Beautiful in Jiangnan'. The ancient town is as old as Suzhou city, with a history of more than 2,500 years. In winter, there are not many tourists in the ancient town, and the commercial atmosphere in the town is not heavy, which is very suitable for leisurely walking and experiencing the charm of Jiangnan. 🌟Highlights: Yan's Garden is located in Shantang Street, north of Wang's Bridge in the ancient town. It was originally the residence of a Grand Scholar in the Qing Dynasty, and was later bought and renovated by Yan Guoxin, the richest man in Mudu. Hence the name 'Yan's Garden'. The garden is filled with clear pools like jade, willows, rockeries, and pavilions embedded between the rocks and waves, which is very beautiful. Architectural scholar Professor Liu Dunzhen once praised Yan's Garden as a 'classic of Jiangnan gardens'. Hongyin Mountain House is just 200 meters east of Yan's Garden, a short walk away. It is said that every time Emperor Qianlong visited Mudu in Jiangnan, he would come here to enjoy the garden, taste tea, recite poems and watch operas, which shows the high standard of this garden's construction. Lingyan Mountain is adjacent to the ancient town, in the northwest direction, and can be seen before entering the town. The mountain is not high, but it is full of strange rocks, hence the name Lingyan Mountain. It is known as 'the most beautiful in Jiangnan', suitable for a walk. 🚉Transportation: You can take the subway to Mudu Ancient Town, it is very convenient as it is just outside the subway exit. 💰Ticket Price: Walking around the ancient town is free, but tickets are required to visit Yan's Garden and Hongyin Mountain House. If you plan to visit all, it is more cost-effective to buy a combined ticket. ⏳Visiting Time: The ancient town is not big, walking around the town and visiting various gardens will take about three hours. If you plan to go to Lingyan Mountain, it will take longer, so it is recommended to set off early.

Mudu Ancient Town

Mudu Ancient Town is a poetic little ancient town. There is no hustle and bustle, no commercial noise, but a quietness that no one cares about. In the evening of Mudu Shantang Street, the lights are dim and the glaze is brilliant. Under the contrast of light and shadow on the stone steps, river banks, old houses, and ancient trees, there is a kind of dream back to the memory of a thousand years. The streets are full of shops, and people are bustling, showing a scene of prosperity in Suzhou. Strolling along the water, looking left and right, leisurely. Under the weeping willows and beside the flowers, there are often graceful figures; the gallery bridge stone arch, small bridge flowing water, flower boats travel among them, a sound of green river water, it is the most typical good scenery of Jiangnan. The bridge is on the fragrant stream, there is a pavilion on the bridge, with flying eaves and corners, black tiles, wooden pillars, stone railings, embracing stones, looking pillars, and a thin mist under the bridge... This is where Xishi bathed, the water flows for thousands of years, and the river is full of fragrance. Sitting quietly by the water railing, looking at the foggy river bridge. The colorful and beautiful modern Xishi has a special affection for this bridge. She poses and leaves a photo on the bridge, looking forward and full of affection, making the ancient town of Jiangnan still shine.

Once entering Gusu, all you see is Jiangnan

'Mudu Ancient Town'. When the car arrived at the foot of Qionglu Mountain, it was already dinner time. So we went to Mudu Ancient Town not far from Qionglu Mountain. The road was a bit congested. When we arrived at the ancient town, there were not many people. We wanted to see the four attractions of the package ticket. Only 'Hongyin Mountain House' was still open, and the rest were closed. Many shops had closed early. We didn't find a satisfactory restaurant in the ancient town, so we hurriedly walked around and went to a nearby mall to find food. After all, people take food as their heaven, we can't starve while visiting the attractions Leave regrets for the next time: Take a walk in the 'People's Palace' where Qianlong must go every time he goes to Jiangnan, 'Hongyin Mountain House'; Take a look at 'Yan's Garden', which is called 'The Classic of Jiangnan Garden' by modern famous architect Professor Liu Dunzhen; Turn around the 'Ancient Pine Garden' built by Cai Shaoyu, a wealthy man in Mudu in the late Qing Dynasty, and a Luohan pine from the Ming Dynasty; And the 'Number One Scholar's Mansion' built by Feng Guifen, a disciple of Lin Zexu, after he retired to Mudu in his later years. Highlights and features| Mudu Ancient Town, also known as Duchuan, Xujiang, and Xiangxi, is located in the southeast of Jiangsu Province. It is a famous scenic spot in Jiangnan and is known as 'The First Town in Wuzhong' and 'The Best in Jiangnan'. Mudu Ancient Town is a Han ethnic water town of the same age as Suzhou City. Mudu Ancient Town is a hometown of traditional Han handicrafts, with a history of more than 2,500 years. In August 2008, it was rated as a national AAAA-level tourist attraction and is also one of the thirteen scenic spots in Taihu Lake Scenic Area. |Practical Information| |Attraction Name|Mudu Ancient Town |Detailed Address|188 Shantang Street, Mudu Town, Wuzhong District, Suzhou City Business Hours|The ancient town is open all day and all year round, and the internal attractions are open from 8:00-17:00 in spring, summer, and autumn, and from 8:00-16:30 in winter. According to the news in July 2021 on the Internet, Mudu Ancient Town attractions have launched a year-round night opening, but most of them were closed when we went. The ticket price for the ancient town is free. The combined ticket for the small attractions inside (including Yan's Garden, Hongyin Mountain House, Ancient Pine Garden, and Number One Scholar's Mansion) is 78 yuan/person for adults, half price for people aged 60-69 with valid documents, and free for children under 1.2 meters and people over 70 with valid documents. Transportation Strategy Self-driving navigation to the ancient town parking lot Buses are not very convenient, it is recommended to drive by yourself, take the subway line 1 to 'Mudu' station, exit from exit 1, transfer to bus 38/661/622/666 to 'Cuifang Bridge' station, and arrive 200 meters away!

Hong Yin Mountain House

Hong Yin Mountain House, located in Mudu Ancient Town, Wuzhong District, Suzhou City, is the private garden of Mudu literati Xu Shiyuan in the early Qing Dynasty. Every time Emperor Qianlong went to the south of the Yangtze River, he would first abandon his boat and land here, and enter the garden for a tour. Therefore, locals are accustomed to calling Hong Yin Mountain House as Qianlong's folk palace. Jia Xiaolan, He Shen, Liu Yong and other ministers have also stayed here several times, leaving behind many popular stories. Hong Yin Mountain House is composed of Xiuye Garden and Xiaoyin Garden, two Ming Dynasty gardens. Its 'beauty of mountains and rivers, and the victory of pool pavilions and flowers,' far surpasses other gardens. At the end of the Qing Dynasty, part of Xiaoyin Garden was the former residence of Shen Shou, the 'Embroidery Queen' of that generation.

Suzhou's new game of Suzhou seeking spring. Looking for spring: One of the flowers in the early spring is the camellia, the south of the lotus into the Yantang, the beast furnace Qingrun wine dignified. Open the soup, the first ripening of the wheat, and the color of the tea is silky. There are Sun Tian Xia bamboo shoots in the bamboo, and the red dumb can make a spring makeup. All will create infinite scenery, and come to the Xian Weng. (Photographed in the ancient town of Mudu

[Looking for the most beautiful boutique hotel in Suzhou. I recommend the Qingpu Royal Station, which is located in the ancient town of Mudu. Its predecessor was the former residence of the embroidered king Shen Shou. This old house completely retains the former carved frame. Part of my favorite thing is that it will open a cultural teaching class in Suzhou every weekend. I went to learn about how to engrave an olive nucleus with the descendants of the national intangible cultural heritage. If you are driving by car, you can reach it by driving to the ancient town of Mudu. Cultural studies are divided into many types, such as embroidery, carving, and calligraphy. Visitors can consult with the inn in advance. You can make an appointment by logging into the official website of the inn.

The ancient town of Duoshui Township in the south of the Yangtze River, with Suzhou as the most. In addition to well-known ancient towns such as Zhouzhuang and Tongli, there are some less well-known ones. The Mudu Ancient Town in the west of Suzhou City is one of them. The raft is the same age as the ancient city of Suzhou and has a long history of 2,500 years. Muji Ancient Town is free to open and there are several small attractions that need to buy tickets. This ancient town is the closest one to the Suzhou urban area. It is only 12 kilometers away from the urban area and has convenient transportation. You can take the subway to Mudu and then transfer to the ancient town scenic spot. There is a Lingyan Mountain next to the ancient town, which is very famous in Suzhou. As early as the Spring and Autumn Period, Wu and Yue were fighting for hegemony, and Suzhou was the capital of Wu. At that time, Wu Qiang was weaker, so the Yueguo used the "beauty plan" and offered the beautiful woman Xi Shi to Wu Wangfu, in order to kill Wu Wang's ambition. Wu Wang is in the middle of the count, favoring Xi Shi, building a pavilion for the Xi Shi on the Lingyan Mountain in the west of Suzhou City. The project is huge. The timber from all over the country blocks the river port under the mountain. The name of the raft will come from this. Since ancient times, Muxi has been an elegant ancient town in the south of the Yangtze River. The Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty traveled to the south of the Yangtze River and went to the ancient town of Mudu. He still left many historical and historical records related to them.

The deep alley, a white wall and black tile home, the Jiangnan ancient town always gives me a special impression, do not have a charm. I am always prone to different feelings for the Jiangnan water town. About three or five friends come to Mudu for a weekend. After the rain, walk on the bluestone path of the ancient town. It lets you jump out of the impetuous city, let you put down a lot of tiny views, nature will use the most authentic Embrace yourself. Into the rainbow drinking mountain house, Su-style garden architecture, a large piece of debris filled the pond. Jiangnan people have a special liking for the Dutch, they say that summer should be better, but only in the fall can see "independence A spectacular sight of the sound of the rain and the sound of the rain. It used to be the palace of Emperor Qianlong when he was in the south of the Yangtze River. Ji Xiaolan and He was also staying here many times. Mudu has its own unique charm, which attracted Qianlong six times to go down the river and abandon the boat. The pavilion and pavilion are scattered and the scenery of Yanjia Garden can immediately attract people. The ancient pine garden is simple and elegant, walking in the double-decker corridor, close to the ancient pine green color, overlooking the Lingyan mountain view. It is named after Song, planted in the Ming Dynasty, rooted in the soil, watching the changes of the years, will eventually become a beautiful legend. There are no tickets for the muqi ancient town, but the small attractions in the ancient town need tickets. Coupon: 78 yuan; single purchase: Yanjia Garden 40 yuan, Hongyin Mountain House 40 yuan, 20 yuan in the ancient pine garden, the 10th yuan in the list of the eye, 78 yuan above the scenic spots. How to get there: Take Subway Line 1 at Mudu Station, walk 100 meters to Zhonghuayuan Hotel Bus Station, transfer to 38th Road, 661 Road and other Cuifang Bridge Station; or transfer to 69th and 69th sections. Tour 4 and so on.

The ancient town of Mudu is a water town with a strong sense of smoke and rain. It is also a water town in the same age of Suzhou City. There are five private gardens open to the public. There are five main gardens: Yanjia Garden, Hongyin Mountain House, Gusong Garden, and List of Eyes. And Lingyan Mountain Pavilion. According to legend, in the end of the Spring and Autumn Period, Wu Yue disputed, the defeat of the country, the more Wang Gou practiced the "beauty plan", the beauty of Xi Shi in Wu Wang. Wu Wangfu specializes in Xi Shi, specially built a pavilion for her at the top of Lingyan's Lingyan Mountain, and built Gusutai in Zishi Mountain. "Three years of gathering materials, five years is a success", the source of wood is blocked. The river port under the mountain, "the cork is in the raft", the name of the raft will come from this. The ancient town not only kept the history and culture intact, but also the garden plants in several famous scenic spots were preserved very well. It is no wonder that the world has praised Suzhou's gardens as one of the best. Some good shops in the ancient town can go shopping, there is no charge for visiting the ancient town alone. If you want to enter the attraction, and you are interested in the history of humanities, you can purchase tickets for 4 attractions at the ticketing point, 73 yuan. One, when visiting the ancient town, parents can properly match the parent-child costume, not necessarily the cheongsam, the mother can wear a retro dress, the children can choose some cheongsam style skirts. As for the color system, my daughter and I chose yellow and green. It looks very summer.