Emperor Qianlong's must-visit Hongyin Mountain Villa, detailed explanation of the tour route

Speaking of the attractions in Mudu Ancient Town, apart from the Yan Family Garden, Hongyin Mountain Villa has won my heart❤! Facing the Xiangxi River and backed by Lingyan Mountain, the architecture is all exquisitely carved and painted, truly worthy of being the private palace where Emperor Qianlong visited six times. One can tour the gardens, watch plays, taste tea, and recite poetry here. The plaque at the entrance with the four characters for Hongyin Mountain Villa was inscribed by Liu Luoguo. The garden's owner, Xu Shiyuan, was a heavy drinker, hence the name Hongyin (Rainbow Drink) Mountain Villa. The garden is divided into east, middle, and west sections. 👉The middle is where the opera was watched, where Emperor Qianlong listened to Kunqu opera. 👉The west courtyard is the only Imperial Edict Museum in China. There are more than a dozen imperial edicts here, made of silk. 👉Next to it, a small house displays the emperor's imperial banquet. 👉Further on is the Liu Yong Art Gallery, with some introductions and court attire. 👉Further back is an Imperial Examination Museum, introducing the imperial examination system, and displaying an examinee's 'bi' artifact. 👉The east and west corridors also have many plaques. 👉The eastern garden has rockery landscapes, with pavilions and towers built on the rocks. 📍Tour route: To tour Hongyin Mountain Villa, enter from the hall by the Xiangxi River Pass through the hall👉Wucai Hall ancient opera stage, Chunhui Building Fold back to the western garden Yeren Boat, Zhuxiao Pavilion, Jiaolü Pavilion, Jiangnan Imperial Banquet Hall, Liu Yong Posthouse, Imperial Examination System Museum Finally fold back to the eastern garden and return to the hall by the original route Walking along the route, one can see a variety of beautiful scenes. It's very suitable for a summer retreat and play🉑 There are many tour groups here, follow the guide and listen to the explanations. 🌲By the way, when you come here, you should have a good meal, the surrounding Twenty-Eight Li Taihu Boat Cuisine (Jixiang Road Store) offers local delicacies of Taihu boat cuisine that should not be missed. 📍66 Shantang Street, Mudu Town, Wuzhong District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province 🚤Right outside the gate is the Imperial Dock, where you can take a boat tour of Shantang Street.