Stroll through the ancient alleys and enjoy a cool summer: A summer escape walking tour of Mudu Ancient Town

🚗 Summer self-driving, a detailed guide to a one-day walking tour of Mudu Ancient Town in Suzhou 🚶‍♂️ 📍Address: No. 188, Shantang Street, Mudu Town, Wuzhong District, Suzhou City 🚗Transportation: • Self-driving: Navigate to "Mudu Ancient Town Tourist Center Parking Lot" to reach the scenic area. • Public Transportation: • Subway: Take subway line 5, get off at Lingyanshan Station, exit from the Northeast Exit of Entrance 1, and walk to Mudu Ancient Town. • Bus: Take bus routes 38, night 3, 508, 2, etc., and get off at Mudu Ancient Town Station. ⛩️Attraction Introduction: • Yan's Garden: A garden purchased by the richest man in the ancient town, Mr. Yan, named "Xian Garden," acclaimed as a "classic work of gardens in the south of the Yangtze River." The garden is divided into four scenic areas representing spring, summer, autumn, and winter, offering beautiful views no matter when you visit. • Hongyin Mountain House: Emperor Qianlong used to visit this place every time he traveled to the south of the Yangtze River, where he would stroll in the garden, watch operas, taste tea, and compose poetry. Therefore, it is also known locally as the "civilian palace" of Emperor Qianlong. • Ancient Pine Garden: Named after a 500-year-old Arhat pine from the Ming Dynasty in the garden. The garden features many attractions such as the Ancient Pine Hall, Phoenix Tower, and Wangshan Tower. • Banyan Official Residence: This is the former residence of Feng Guifen, a disciple of Lin Zexu, an enlightenment thinker and political commentator of the late Qing Dynasty. The residence faces south and overlooks the Xu River, representing a typical early Qing Dynasty residence in the south of the Yangtze River. • Mingyue Ancient Temple: The wood carvings inside the temple are exquisite. When I visited, the outer hall was under renovation, and I could see the production process firsthand. 🎫Ticket and Reservation Method: • Ticket: Mudu Ancient Town itself is free to visit, but there is a charge for the gardens inside, such as 40 yuan for Yan's Garden, 40 yuan for Hongyin Mountain House, 20 yuan for Ancient Pine Garden, and 10 yuan for Banyan Official Residence. 🕙Opening Hours: 08:30-17:00 🎈Tour Route: • Morning: Yan's Garden - Hongyin Mountain House • Afternoon: Ancient Pine Garden - Banyan Official Residence 🍜Food Recommendations: • Black Rice: A specialty of Mudu Ancient Town, the rice is black and shiny with a fragrant aroma. • Bass Lung Soup: Made with the liver and flesh of the bass fish, it has a delicious taste. • Zangshu Mutton: A traditional delicacy of Suzhou, the meat is tender and rich in nutrients. 🏨Accommodation Options: • There are many guesthouses and homestays in the ancient town to choose from. If you are not in a hurry, you can stay for a night and fully immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of this southern water town.