Mudu Ancient Town.

Mudu Ancient Town is a historic water town in the Jiangnan region. Here is a travel guide for you: 1. Transportation Guide • Self-driving route: From Shanghai, take the Shanghai-Nanjing Expressway to the "Suzhou New District" exit, then take the West Ring Road viaduct to the Suzhou-Fuzhou Expressway, and then take Zhongshan East Road to Mudu. • Public transportation: In Suzhou, you can take bus No. 2, 43, 64, etc. to Mudu People's Hospital Station, and walk to the destination. Or take Suzhou Metro Line 1 to Mudu Station, and transfer to a bus or walk to the ancient town. 2. Ticket Information • Tickets: The ancient town itself is free to visit, but some attractions inside require a joint ticket, which costs CNY 60 per person. 3. Recommended Attractions • Yanjia Garden: A Qing Dynasty garden, famous for its Nanmu Hall, Shangxian Hall. • Hongyin Shanfang: There is a large theater inside, where Emperor Qianlong once watched a play, and the emperor's edict is displayed. • Gushong Garden: The building and hall are exquisitely carved, and there is a 500-year-old Luohan pine in the back garden. • Bangyan Mansion: Famous for its exquisite brick carvings, wood carvings, and stone carvings. • Mingyue Temple: Gusu Twelve Niang Style Park (free) displays the traditional skills of women in the water town. 4. Recommended Restaurants • Shijia Restaurant: Signature dish is fish maw soup, made with fish liver and chicken soup, extremely delicious. • Qianshengyuan: Signature jujube paste sesame cake, with a lot of filling. • Wuzhentang: Black rice, a folk food with a unique flavor. • Zhao's Handmade Ginger Candy: Traditional handmade craftsmanship, a national intangible cultural heritage. 5. Recommended Hotels • WANGUI CHUJIAN Hotel: Located on Zhongshan West Road, Wuzhong District, Suzhou, with convenient transportation and elegant environment. • Floral Hotel · Mudu Ancient Town Lanxi Style B&B: Located in Mudu Ancient Town, the design combines European style and ancient town culture, providing a comfortable accommodation experience. 6. Opening Hours • Peak season: 04/01-10/31 08:30-17:00. • Off-season: 11/01-03/31 08:30-16:30. 7. Recommended Shopping • Silk: A specialty of Suzhou, you can buy double-sided embroidery and silk products as souvenirs. • Rosewood Carvings: Local rosewood carvings in Mudu, with exquisite craftsmanship. • Chengni Inkstone: One of the four treasures of the study with local characteristics. 8. Notes • Boat Experience: You can experience the water town style at the boat dock at the west end of Shantang Street, the boat fare is CNY 10, and the boat departs with 3 people. • Protect Cultural Relics: There are many cultural relics and historic sites in the ancient town, please pay attention to protection when visiting. I hope this guide can help you better plan your trip to Mudu Ancient Town and enjoy this ancient town full of history and culture.