China's Historic and Cultural Township--Mudu
The old township of Mudu--
China's Historic and Cultural Township; the old township of gardens in China; a place where Emperor Qianlong visited six times. Lying by the side of Lake Tai to the west of the city of Suzhou and set against the most beautiful Lingyan Moutain,
Mudu is a famous old township in the area south of the Lower Yangtze with the well-known Xiangxi and Xujiang Rivers of Wu and Yue running through it. Its location and layout stand out among other old townships.
Mudu is also a unique old township of gardens, boasting over 30 privately-owned gardens in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, some of which have now been restored such as t
he Yan's Garden, t
he Hongyin Mountain Villa,
the Ancient Pine Garden and
Bangyan's Residence. The far-famed Yan's Garden in this area is the former residence of YanJiagan,a prominent political figure in Taiwan Province. The Hongyin Mountain Villa was the temporary dwelling place of Emperor Qianlong when away from the capital There are 20 valuable Qing edicts kept therein. With the tranquil and refined garden environment, rich cultural connotations,long-cherished historical and legendary accounts,the old township of Mudu is a wonderful place for modern urban residents to tour around, relax and cultivate the mind.
Let's step into Mudu, step into the centuries old, private gardens to appreciate the lost leisure, classic elegance and more....