2024 Suzhou Citywalk: Mudu Ancient Town

Mudu Ancient Town is located in Wuzhong District, Suzhou. The so-called "ancient town" is actually a commercial street by the water, with several ancient houses, gardens, or temples. According to online guides, you can take a hand-rowed boat in the water, but we didn't see any boats, maybe because we arrived too late. There are some teahouses and cafes on both sides of the river, where you can sit down and rest when you are tired. The one we chose (Photo 3) seems to be the largest one, and it is said to have been a filming location for TV dramas. The biggest surprise came from the Mingyue Ancient Temple, which is under renovation. In addition to the two golden ginkgo trees at the entrance that attract tourists to stop and take photos, the temple is full of clay sculptures and hanging sculptures. Although they have not been painted or gilded, they still have a bit of the charm of "Little Western Heaven in Jiangnan"!