[2025 Suzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Yanjia Garden (Updated Apr)

The first ancient town in Wuzhong—Mudu
Famous for being the place where Emperor Qianlong visited during his six trips to the south of the Yangtze River
Yan Family Garden is also a residence of a large family. The ancients knew how to enjoy themselves. It has a classical Su-style garden, pavilions, lakes and mountains, exquisite brick carvings and wood carvings, and a beautiful garden for a wealthy family.

Yan Family Garden is located on the bank of Wangjia Bridge on Shantang Street, Mudu Town, Suzhou City. It faces Xiangxi River and backs onto Lingyan Rock. "Although it is located in the mountains, the structure of the garden is as exquisite as that in the city." It is one of the famous gardens in the south of the Yangtze River. The predecessor of Yan Family Garden was the "Zhu Xiao Xuan", the former residence of Shen Deqian, a famous Suzhou scholar and editor of "The Source of Ancient Poems" during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty. In the eighth year of Daoguang's reign (1828 AD), Shen's descendants gave the garden to the Mudu poet Qian Duanxi. Qian stacked stones to dredge the pond, built pavilions and towers, and named it "Duanyuan". In the 28th year of the reign of Emperor Guangxu (1902 AD), Yan Guoxiang (grandfather of Taiwanese politician Yan Jiagan), the richest man in Mudu, bought Duan Garden and carried out a large-scale renovation, renaming it "Xian Garden". Because the owner's surname was Yan, the locals called it "Yan Family Garden". Yan Family Garden covers an area of ​​about 11,100 square meters, with the central part being residential and the three sides being gardens. The garden layout is tortuous and profound, and the spatial division is quite unique. The middle road is the main building with five entrances, namely the entrance hall, Yibin Hall, Shangxian Hall, Mingshi Building and Hanong Building. Among them, Shangxian Hall, located in the third courtyard, is a rare Ming-style nanmu entrance hall in Suzhou, with a history of more than 400 years. These buildings are magnificent and exquisite, showing a solemn bearing and character. The courtyards in the park are also divided into different functional areas, creating ever-changing scenery. Each courtyard is not large in area, but has all the elements of Jiangnan gardens, such as buildings, rockery, fish ponds, and covered bridges, fully reflecting the characteristics of Jiangnan gardens: "small but complete, small but exquisite." A garden without flowers and trees is as lifeless as a mountain. Yan's Garden is also unique in its layout and arrangement of plants and flowers. It cleverly plants flowers and trees of all seasons, forming four small scenic spots with their own characteristics in spring, summer, autumn and winter. The flowers, trees and buildings complement each other. Walking in Yan Family Garden, it feels like traveling through time, feeling the sedimentation of history and the tranquility of the garden. Every detail of the garden reveals the ingenuity of the garden designer, making people linger. 📍Detailed address: No. 188 Shantang Street, Mudu Town, Wuzhong District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province 🚉Transportation strategy: 1️⃣｛Get on the train at Suzhou Railway Station｝, take Metro Line 2 to Laodong Road Station, transfer to Metro Line 5 to Lingyanshan Station, and walk 739 meters to reach the destination. 2️⃣｛Get on the high-speed rail at Suzhou North Station｝, take Metro Line 4 to Nanmen Station, transfer to Metro Line 5 to Lingyanshan Station, and walk 739 meters to reach the destination. 🕙Business hours: 08:30-17:00 ⏳Play time: 1-2 hours 🎫Tickets: Yan Family Garden single ticket: 40 yuan Ancient town scenic spot combined ticket: 78 yuan

It's so beautiful I almost don't want to share it! Yan Family Garden, this is what a garden should be! In the early morning, stroll through it alone, quietly admiring the flowers, plants, pavilions, and towers! Enjoy it all to yourself! Truly all to yourself! It was once a destination visited six times by Emperor Qianlong during his travels south of the Yangtze River. It has all the elements of a classic Suzhou garden, and finally, you can appreciate every detail without the crowds, and your photos won't be filled with people. Suitable for various groups: 1️⃣ High-end tourists who want to see gardens but don't like crowds 2️⃣ Photography enthusiasts with high composition requirements 3️⃣ Introverts who just want to relax and unwind Recommended route: Morning climb at Lingyan Mountain➡️Breakfast at Mudu Ancient Street➡️Yan Family Garden➡️Mingyue Temple➡️West Street Tip: This beautiful garden has also been discovered by wedding photographers and tour groups, so try to arrive before 10:30 am.

#favouriteitinerary The Yan Family Garden is a renowned private garden from the Qing Dynasty, famous for its ingenious layout and exquisite architecture. As one of the iconic attractions of Mudu Ancient Town, the garden showcases the elegance and artistry of traditional Chinese garden design. Personal Opinion: In my opinion, the Yan Family Garden is a captivating destination for those interested in classical Chinese gardens and architectural beauty. Its meticulous design and cultural significance make it a must-visit for anyone exploring Mudu Ancient Town.

In the cold winter months, the fragrance of wintersweet is the most beautiful. Xian Garden in Mudu is beautiful and fragrant, and has a different kind of charm in winter. Xian Garden, also known as Yan Family Garden, was built during the reign of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty. In Xian Garden, each courtyard is small, but has all the features of a Suzhou private garden, such as pavilions, rockeries, fish ponds, and covered bridges, reflecting the characteristics of Suzhou private gardens, which are "small but complete, small but exquisite."

Mudu is a famous ancient town in the south of the Yangtze River. It is a water town of the same age as Suzhou City, with a history of more than 2,500 years. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Mudu was the most prosperous commercial port in the west of Suzhou City. During the Qing Dynasty, Emperor Qianlong made six southern tours to the south of the Yangtze River, and he had to pass through Mudu Ancient Town every time. There is also Shantang Street with the same name as Gusu City, but it is less crowded and quiet, and it feels very pleasant to stroll around. Take a walk along Shantang Street. If you are tired, you can go to a teahouse to have a cup of tea, or sit and enjoy the breeze at the imperial pier inscribed by Emperor Qianlong, or take a rowing boat to see the scenery of the south of the Yangtze River on both sides of the river. Compared with other ancient towns, this place may not be as outstanding, but it is more lively and quiet. Enter through the small door next to the main entrance of Shen Shou's former residence, and walk along the long alley into the depths. Suddenly, the view opens up and a Suzhou garden-like courtyard comes into view, with pavilions, curved bridges, Taihu stones, century-old pomegranate trees, and a lotus pond. Every window and every view fully demonstrates Suzhou elegance. [○]Address: Mudu Shantang Street, Mudu Town, Wuzhong District, Suzhou City [Star] Check-in attractions: The ticket to Yan Family Garden (about 300 meters away from the hotel) is 40 yuan. The garden has beautiful scenery and exquisite layout. The ticket to Hongyin Mountain House (next to the inn, just outside the door) is 20 yuan. The building is magnificent and has unique charm. The ticket price for Bangyan Mansion (400 meters away from the hotel) is 10 yuan. It is the former residence of Feng Guifen, a disciple of Lin Zexu and a modern political commentator.

Did you know? This was a favorite of Emperor Qianlong, who visited six times! Today, we'll give you a detailed guide to this place. Let's start with Hongyin Shanfang. Located on Shantang Street in Mudu Ancient Town, Wuzhong District, Suzhou, it was the private garden of Xu Shiyuan, a scholar in the early Qing Dynasty. Back then, Emperor Qianlong would visit Hongyin Shanfang every time he traveled south to Mudu. Here, he would enjoy the garden, watch plays, listen to music, drink tea, and write poetry. For this reason, Hongyin Shanfang is known as the "folk palace" of Emperor Qianlong. Getting there: It's very convenient to get here. Take Metro Line 5 to Lingyanshan Station, exit from Exit 1, and you'll see Mudu Ancient Town. Opening hours: The park opens at 8:00 am and closes at 5:00 pm. Please plan your visit accordingly. Ticket information: The ancient town itself is free to enter, but some attractions require separate tickets. Yanjia Garden, Hongyin Shanfang, Gusong Garden, and Bangyan Mansion are paid attractions, while Mingyue Temple is free. If you want to visit all the attractions, we recommend buying tickets in advance. There are joint tickets available. A regular joint ticket is ¥78, but if you book one day in advance, it's only ¥68. Yanjia Garden and Hongyin Shanfang are ¥40 each, while Gusong Garden is ¥20. Recommended order of attractions: We recommend visiting Yanjia Garden first to experience its unique garden charm. Then, head to Mingyue Temple for some peace and tranquility. Next, visit Hongyin Shanfang to experience the leisure of Emperor Qianlong. Finally, visit Gusong Garden to enjoy its unique scenery. Food recommendations: Mudu Ancient Town has a lot of delicious food! You must try the black rice, which is sweet and glutinous with a great texture. The qingke bread is also very special, fragrant, and delicious. The Zangshu mutton is rich in flavor and perfect for warming you up on a cold day. The pine nut and jujube cake is also a must-try, full of traditional flavors. Oh, and there's a wonton shop in the ancient town with amazing wontons. There are also many other delicious foods nearby, so you're sure to have a great meal. Accommodation suggestions: If you want to experience the ancient town's charm, we recommend staying in one of the town's unique inns. Prices range from ¥200 to ¥500, and each has its own unique environment. Staying here feels like traveling back in time. In short, Mudu Ancient Town has a rich history and culture, as well as many delicious foods and fun activities. It's definitely worth a visit. Start your Mudu Ancient Town journey today!

Suzhou No. 53 Garden: Yan Family Garden During the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, Yan Family Garden was originally the residence of Shen Deqian, the compiler of Ancient Poetry Sources. It was purchased by the poet Qian Duanxi in the eighth year of the reign of Emperor Daoguang (1828). Qian stacked stones to dig ponds, built pavilions and towers, and was very popular for writing poems and poems at that time. Gong Zizhen said of this garden: The structure is extremely natural, the meaning is not created by human will, and the rocks are like beauties... In the 28th year of the reign of Emperor Guangxu, Yan Guoxin, the richest man in Mudu, bought it and renovated it, then renamed it Xian Garden, commonly known as Yan's Garden. The halls of Xian Garden are grand, exquisite and dignified. The garden architecture is exquisite, lively, colorful, with pavilions, towers, corridors and terraces arranged in an orderly manner and full of variety.

It is basically impossible to visit the four famous gardens on weekends or holidays now. Caught in the bustling crowd, watching people wearing all kinds of strange Hanfu posing and noisy live broadcasts, where can you find the charm of "falling flowers, a man standing alone, light rain, swallows flying in pairs"? Yan Family Garden, located in the ancient town of Mudu, is a relatively quiet garden. The former owner of the garden was the richest man in Mudu, and the garden was built quite exquisitely. Pavilions, towers, bridges, flowing water, flowers and trees of all seasons, changing scenery with every step. There are not so many tourists. If it happens to be drizzling weather, there are few visitors. It is very relaxing to stare at the koi in the lotus pond in the back garden for a long time. There is also a small theater in the garden that records Mudu’s past, where some Pingtan and opera programs are performed regularly, which is quite good. There are too many people now, so make an appointment in advance. I used to like climbing Lingyan Mountain, eating a bowl of vegetarian noodles, and then strolling around the ancient town on weekends. When the osmanthus flowers bloom, the ancient town is very beautiful and it is free. You can also use the leisure card at Yan's Garden. Unfortunately, there are too many people living in Lingyan Mountain now. The eminent monk has passed away, and the contractor of the vegetarian noodle restaurant has changed several times. It is no longer as delicious as before. However, considering the couplet on Shangxian Hall, "The best garden in Jiangnan ancient town, unparalleled in the world by famous people", it is still worth visiting this ancient town garden from time to time.

Mudu, also known as Duchuan or Xujiang, shares a history as ancient as the city of Suzhou, dating back over 2,500 years. Legend has it that King Fuchai of Wu built a splendid palace atop Lingyan Mountain to win the favor of the beauty Xishi. However, the excessive building materials blocked the river's port, leading to the name 'Mudu'. Located by the shores of Taihu Lake, Mudu is blessed with stunning scenery and abundant resources. Surrounded by famous mountains such as Lion Mountain, Lingyan, and Tianping, it is also known as the 'Treasure Bowl'. Mudu serves as a transportation hub connecting Suzhou city with the vast Taihu Lake. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, it was the most prosperous port to the west of Suzhou city. It is said that Emperor Qianlong stayed here during all six of his visits to the south of the Yangtze River, which speaks volumes about Mudu's charm. There are numerous historical and cultural sites in Mudu, especially known for its garden culture, earning it the title 'Town of Gardens'. 😎 Main Attractions 🍀 Yan's Garden: Originally the private residence 'Lingyan Mountain House' of Shen Deqian, a notable figure in Suzhou during the Qianlong era, it was later purchased and renamed 'Xian Garden' by Mudu's wealthiest man, Yan Guoxin, commonly known as 'Yan's Garden'. The garden's overall structure is elegant and serene, with a well-organized layout, reflecting the same strict demeanor and style as its owner. The interior is innovatively designed, full of vitality, with delicately unique pavilions and towers of varying heights, showcasing the builder's exquisite gardening craftsmanship. The residence consists of five sections, from the outside to the inside: the entrance hall, Yibin Hall, Shangxian Hall, Mingshi Tower, and Tiaonong Tower. Among them, Shangxian Hall is a very rare nanmu hall, simple and elegant; the finely carved nanmu structure is simple and spacious, with a light and pure color tone, reflecting the owner's tranquil and indifferent taste. In front of Shangxian Hall and Mingshi Tower, there are finely carved brick archways, with superb carving skills and masterful techniques, mostly depicting stories from operas. 🍀 Ancient Pine Garden Located on Shantang Street, not far from Yan's Garden, it is named for a 500-year-old Arhat pine from the Ming dynasty within the garden. Ancient Pine Garden features the typical architectural style of Qing dynasty gardens, with each part being exquisitely elegant and delicately constructed. Crossing the entrance hall, you come to a brick archway, grand and solemn, adorned with vivid carvings that create a strong three-dimensional effect, offering a glimpse into the garden's exquisite layout. The main hall, called Ancient Pine Hall, is built in the style of a Ming dynasty hall. The hall's beams are supported by eight wooden beams on either side, resembling the two wings at the back of an ancient official's hat, hence the name 'Official Hat Hall'. A particular carving in the hall is very captivating, with sixteen flower baskets and sixteen soaring phoenixes carved on the beams, lifelike and exquisitely detailed. 🏁 Address: No. 188 Shantang Street, Mudu Town, Wuzhong District, Suzhou City 🎟 Admission: Free for the ancient town (combined ticket for adults for internal attractions is 78 yuan, tickets can also be purchased separately) ⌚️ Opening Hours: 08:00~17:00 👍 Best Season: March to November 🌸 Tour Route: Long Street ▶️ Yan's Garden ▶️ Hongyin Mountain House ▶️ Ancient Pine Garden ▶️ Banyan Mansion ▶️ Lingyan Mountain ▶️ Shantang Old Street 🍱 Mudu Delicacies: Black rice, green dumplings, fern vegetables, Malan head

Mudu Ancient Town is home to numerous private gardens, among which 'Yan's Garden' stands out as the 'cream of the crop' in Jiangnan gardens. This garden is located by Wangjia Bridge in Mudu Town, facing Xiangxi River, backed by Lingyan Mountain, and is the most famous and artistically accomplished garden in the ancient town. 🎫 Ticket Price: Joint ticket 78r ⏰ Opening Hours: 08:30-16:30 📍 Address: No. 188, Shantang Street, Mudu Town, Wuzhong District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province 🚗 Transportation Strategy 🚌 Bus: Take bus 69 to Mudu Yan's Garden Station, and walk to the destination after getting off. 🚇 Subway: Get off at Lingyan Mountain Station on Line 5, exit from Entrance No. 1 🚘 Self-driving: Navigate to Yan's Garden Parking Lot, 6r/hour Yan's Garden covers an area of 16 acres, with a five-section main building along the central path, namely the entrance hall, Yibin Hall, Shangxian Hall, Mingshi Tower, and Tiaonong Tower. The entire garden consists of four distinct scenic areas representing spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Upon entering the main gate, the first thing that catches the eye is an ancient and elegant building, which is the entrance hall of Yan's Garden. Embedded above the entrance hall is a plaque inscribed with the four characters 'Yan's Garden' written by Weng Tonghe, a Grand Scholar of the late Qing Dynasty, and his son Weng Tongyi, which shines brilliantly in the sunlight. Inside the entrance hall, another plaque hangs with the two characters 'Xian Yuan' written by the famous calligrapher Zhao Puchu, hence Yan's Garden is also known as 'Xian Yuan'. Passing through the entrance hall is the Yibin Hall. This is the place for receiving guests, with a screen painting displaying the layout of Yan's Garden, which is indeed vast, with pavilions and terraces scattered in an orderly fashion. A delicate sedan chair is also placed in the hall. Named the Begonia Sedan Chair, it is assembled from six hundred and fifty pieces of ginkgo wood carved panels, all connected by wooden tenons without any metal components. The body of the chair is carved with auspicious patterns, such as 'Hundred Children Welcoming Spring', 'Five Sons Winning the Competition', 'Qilin Bringing Children', etc., while the glass is painted with auspicious images like 'Carps Leaping Over the Dragon Gate', 'Cranes and Deers in Spring', etc. It is unlikely that the last two owners of Yan's Garden had the status to use such an eight-bearer large sedan chair, which was probably used by the first owner Shen Deqian and his wife. Passing through a door next to Shangxian Hall and walking through a long and quiet alley, one enters the spring scenic area on the left, presumably named for its primary planting of spring flowers. This area features classical buildings such as Qingyin Residence, Jingzhong View, and Youyu Study, with flower windows, long corridors, and pavilions, simply furnished, and adorned with traditional Chinese landscape paintings on the walls. In the courtyard, there is an ancient magnolia tree, one of the few remnants of Xian Yuan. Although it is not spring and the magnolia tree is bare, its ancient splendor is not evident. Youyu Study is a set of independent courtyards, secluded in a corner, very quiet, indeed a place for concentrated study and retreat. According to the map, Danxiang Pavilion, Zhicui Pavilion, and Jinyin Mountain House are distributed in a triangle with a group of rockeries in the middle. When actually walking around, one often ends up circling back. The pavilions are not very large, but are elegantly arranged, making them suitable for enjoying the spring flowers. Yanqing Pavilion is located north of Danxiang Pavilion, not far from the pond, and is not particularly outstanding among a group of buildings. Yuyu Pavilion is next to the pond, and although the garden on the east route is not large, one can truly appreciate the charm of fish while in the pavilion. Yan's Garden, through the efforts of three generations of owners over more than two hundred years, whether through the vicissitudes of time or the accumulation of culture, has been endowed with a cultural atmosphere and the elegance of a famous garden.

In Jiangnan, there is such a place, a renowned Jiangnan garden hidden in an ancient town over 2000 years old, captivating experts. Have you been there? Perhaps the curious among you might ask, where exactly is this Jiangnan garden that has won over experts? What unique scenery does it offer? With these questions and curiosity in mind, let's talk today about the stories of the Yan's Garden in Suzhou. Although when it comes to Suzhou's Yan's Garden, many tourists might feel it's unfamiliar. However, it is one of the few renowned Jiangnan gardens in Suzhou, hidden in an ancient town over 2000 years old, captivating experts. The predecessor of Yan's Garden was the 'Lingyan Mountain Residence' of Shen Deqian, a famous scholar and anthologist of poems from the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty. It is said that Emperor Qianlong once visited this place and enjoyed a pleasant time discussing poetry and admiring the moon with the highly esteemed poet Shen. In the eighth year of the Daoguang era (1828), Shen's descendants transferred the property to Mudu poet Qian Duanxi. Qian added rockeries, dredged ponds, built pavilions, and erected towers... In 1902, Yan Guoxin, the wealthiest man in Mudu, purchased the garden.

Yan's Garden is located by Wangjia Bridge on Shantang Street in Mudu Town, facing Xiangxi across the door and backed by Lingyan Mountain. "Although it is in the mountains and forests, the exquisite structure of this garden does not concede to the city" (Tong Jun's "Records of Gardens in Jiangnan"), and it is one of the famous gardens in the south of the Yangtze River. The predecessor of Yan's Garden was the residence of Shen Deqian, a famous scholar in Suzhou during the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty and the compiler of 'Ancient Poetry Source'. In the eighth year of the Daoguang era (1828 AD), Shen's descendants transferred this courtyard to Mudu poet Qian Duanxi. Qian built rockeries, dredged ponds, constructed pavilions and towers, with attractions such as Youyu Study, Tiaonong Tower, and Yanqing Pavilion, which were highly praised at the time. Gong Zizhen, a poet, praised the garden with phrases such as "The marvelous structure is extremely natural, not man-made," and "Leaning on the rocks like a beauty." In the twenty-eighth year of the Guangxu era (1902 AD), Mudu's richest man, Yan Guoxin (the grandfather of Taiwanese politician Yan Jiagan), bought the Duan Garden, renovated it, and renamed it 'Xian Garden'. Because the owner's surname was Yan, local people called it 'Yan's Garden'. Yan's Garden, through the efforts of three generations of owners over more than 170 years, has been endowed with a cultural atmosphere and the style of a famous garden, whether through the vicissitudes of time or its cultural heritage. In 1935, Professor Liu Dunzhen, a modern architect, visited the garden twice and was so captivated that he highly praised the layout and local treatment of Yan's Garden, considering it the 'best of the best' among local gardens in Suzhou.

'Mudu Ancient Town'. When the car arrived at the foot of Qionglu Mountain, it was already dinner time. So we went to Mudu Ancient Town not far from Qionglu Mountain. The road was a bit congested. When we arrived at the ancient town, there were not many people. We wanted to see the four attractions of the package ticket. Only 'Hongyin Mountain House' was still open, and the rest were closed. Many shops had closed early. We didn't find a satisfactory restaurant in the ancient town, so we hurriedly walked around and went to a nearby mall to find food. After all, people take food as their heaven, we can't starve while visiting the attractions Leave regrets for the next time: Take a walk in the 'People's Palace' where Qianlong must go every time he goes to Jiangnan, 'Hongyin Mountain House'; Take a look at 'Yan's Garden', which is called 'The Classic of Jiangnan Garden' by modern famous architect Professor Liu Dunzhen; Turn around the 'Ancient Pine Garden' built by Cai Shaoyu, a wealthy man in Mudu in the late Qing Dynasty, and a Luohan pine from the Ming Dynasty; And the 'Number One Scholar's Mansion' built by Feng Guifen, a disciple of Lin Zexu, after he retired to Mudu in his later years. Highlights and features| Mudu Ancient Town, also known as Duchuan, Xujiang, and Xiangxi, is located in the southeast of Jiangsu Province. It is a famous scenic spot in Jiangnan and is known as 'The First Town in Wuzhong' and 'The Best in Jiangnan'. Mudu Ancient Town is a Han ethnic water town of the same age as Suzhou City. Mudu Ancient Town is a hometown of traditional Han handicrafts, with a history of more than 2,500 years. In August 2008, it was rated as a national AAAA-level tourist attraction and is also one of the thirteen scenic spots in Taihu Lake Scenic Area. |Practical Information| |Attraction Name|Mudu Ancient Town |Detailed Address|188 Shantang Street, Mudu Town, Wuzhong District, Suzhou City Business Hours|The ancient town is open all day and all year round, and the internal attractions are open from 8:00-17:00 in spring, summer, and autumn, and from 8:00-16:30 in winter. According to the news in July 2021 on the Internet, Mudu Ancient Town attractions have launched a year-round night opening, but most of them were closed when we went. The ticket price for the ancient town is free. The combined ticket for the small attractions inside (including Yan's Garden, Hongyin Mountain House, Ancient Pine Garden, and Number One Scholar's Mansion) is 78 yuan/person for adults, half price for people aged 60-69 with valid documents, and free for children under 1.2 meters and people over 70 with valid documents. Transportation Strategy Self-driving navigation to the ancient town parking lot Buses are not very convenient, it is recommended to drive by yourself, take the subway line 1 to 'Mudu' station, exit from exit 1, transfer to bus 38/661/622/666 to 'Cuifang Bridge' station, and arrive 200 meters away!

Although the ancient town of Mudu in the west of Suzhou City is free to open, several paid attractions are still worth a visit. The gardens in the ancient town are not as crowded as in Suzhou, but the scenery is not bad at all. Yanjia Garden is the largest attraction in the ancient town of Mudu, and it is also the most visited. The garden faces Xiangxi and is backed by Lingyan Mountain. It was originally the residence of Shen Deqian. Later, Yan Guoxin, the richest man in the ancient town, bought the garden and renamed it "Gengyuan." Because the owner of the park is strict, it is also called "Yanjia Garden." Yanjia Garden covers an area of 16 acres, although it is not particularly large, but the scenery is beautiful, and it is divided into four parks in the garden, enjoying the scenery of spring, summer, autumn and winter, which is very strange. Yan Guoxin, after getting rich, bought the end garden and invited the garden craftsmen from Suzhou to build it. It became one of the famous gardens in Suzhou. The fame of the garden is inextricably linked with celebrities. Yan Guoxin is the grandfather of Yan Jiaxuan, the former leader of Taiwan. Yan family first lived in Dongshan, Suzhou, and earned a lot of money because of business success, so he moved to Mudu and became the richest man in the town. Yan Jiafu Fu Sang, repairing bridges and paving the way, good and good, good reputation. The small bridge in the garden, the exquisite pavilion, reveals the life of the rich family in Suzhou, connected to the four seasons, and seen in a garden.