Mudu Ancient Town.

Mudu Ancient Town is a famous water town in Suzhou, with rich history and culture and beautiful natural scenery. Here is a travel guide to Mudu Ancient Town for you: Tickets and Opening Hours • The ancient town itself is open and free of charge, but each small attraction inside charges separately. • The price of a joint ticket is CNY 60 per person. • Opening hours: 08:30–17:00 (April 1 to October 31), 08:30–16:30 (November 1 to March 31). Recommended Attractions • Yan Family Garden: One of the famous gardens in Jiangnan, with Shangxian Hall, a Ming Dynasty building, and pavilions, rockeries, ponds, and green plants and bamboo in the garden. • Hongyin Shanfang: A famous garden in the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, a must-see place for Emperor Qianlong when he went to Jiangnan, with a large theater and the emperor's edict on display. • Gusong 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, it is the former residence of Feng Guifen, a disciple of Lin Zexu. • Lingyan Mountain Temple: An ancient temple with a history of more than 1,600 years, hidden and lonely. Recommended Food • Shijia Restaurant: Signature dish is fish maw soup, made with fish liver and chicken soup, very delicious. • Qianshengyuan: Signature jujube paste sesame cake, with a lot of filling, and other foods such as cowhide candy, zongzi candy, dragon beard candy, and cloud cake. • Lao Qingtai Cangshu Mutton: A local specialty. • Wuzhentang Black Rice: A traditional local specialty. Transportation Guide • Bus: Take bus No. 2, 43, 64, etc. to Mudu People's Hospital (bus stop), and walk to the destination. • Subway: Get off at [Mudu] Station on Suzhou Metro Line 1, transfer to a bus, and get off after a few stops. • Self-driving: There are detailed self-driving routes from Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Nanjing. Recommended Shopping Local handicrafts in Mudu include silk, double-sided embroidery, mahogany carvings, Chengni inkstones, calligraphy and paintings, stone carvings, etc., which can be purchased as souvenirs. Travel Tips • Boat experience: Take a boat on the river full of historical stories, the boat fare is CNY 10, and the boat departs with 3 people. • Discount policy: Children, the elderly, students, soldiers, etc. are entitled to corresponding ticket discounts. • Please note that the opening hours and ticket prices of attractions in the ancient town may change. It is recommended to confirm the latest information through official channels before traveling. I hope this guide will help you better plan your trip to Mudu Ancient Town and enjoy a pleasant travel experience!