Suzhou City district, Jiangsu, China

Places to visit near Mudu

Mudu is a town in Suzhou City district, Jiangsu, China, home to about 61,902 people. Within 50 km by road there are 143 places to visit — 32 museums, 27 forts & heritage, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 18 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Mount Lingyan (3 km), Shangfang Mountain (6 km) and Suzhou Archaeological Museum (8 km).

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Mudu, Jiangsu
Mudu, Suzhou City district, Jiangsu, China. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mudu at a glance

Location
Suzhou City district, Jiangsu, China
Population
about 61,902
Coordinates
31.2560° N, 120.5186° E
Places within 50 km
143 (32 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Mudu

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mudu: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Mudu, by type

Museums near Mudu

35 museums within 100 km of Mudu. The closest is 苏州博物馆西馆 (6 km); the best-known is Suzhou Archaeological Museum (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Mudu

28 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mudu. The closest is 韩薪王祠 (3 km); the best-known is 阊门 (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mudu

21 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mudu. The closest is Lake Shi (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Lake Shi · lake · Suzhou City · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Dushu Lake · lake · Suzhou City · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Jinji Lake · lake · Suzhou City · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Lake Tai · lake · Huzhou · ~46 km · Must-see
  • 镬底潭 · lake · Suzhou City · ~26 km
  • Jiuli Lake · lake · Suzhou City · ~27 km

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mudu

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mudu. The closest is Mount Lingyan (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Buddhist sites near Mudu

17 buddhist sites within 100 km of Mudu. The closest is Linyanshan Temple (3 km); the best-known is Hanshan Temple (10 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Mudu

10 parks within 100 km of Mudu. The closest is 万寿宫 (15 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Mudu

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 33 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mudu
  2. 3 km Mount Lingyan · viewpoint, Huzhou
  3. 10 km Hanshan Temple · Buddhist site, Suzhou City
  4. 8 km Suzhou Archaeological Museum · museum, Suzhou City
  5. 2 km Lake Shi · lake, Suzhou City
  6. 4 km Shangfang Mountain · viewpoint, Huzhou
  7. 6 km Back to Mudu

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How to reach Mudu

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    Within 15 km of Mudu

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mudu by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Museums3235苏州博物馆西馆 (6 km)
    Other attractions2529Suzhou Amusement Land (6 km)
    Forts & heritage2728韩薪王祠 (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1821Lake Shi (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1820Mount Lingyan (3 km)
    Buddhist sites1017Linyanshan Temple (3 km)
    Parks410万寿宫 (15 km)
    Temples35Chenghuang Temple (14 km)
    Churches34基督教狮山堂 (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Garden of Cultivation (13 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Wuxi Mosque (51 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Xidongting Shan (34 km)

    Mudu: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mudu?

    Mount Lingyan (viewpoint, about 3 km), Shangfang Mountain (viewpoint, about 6 km), Suzhou Archaeological Museum (museum, about 8 km), Lake Shi (lake, about 9 km), Hanshan Temple (Buddhist site, about 10 km), Xiyuan Temple (Buddhist site, about 11 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Mudu?

    143 places on Spotwander: 32 museums, 25 other attractions, 27 forts & heritage, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest museum to Mudu?

    苏州博物馆西馆, about 6 km by road; Suzhou West Bus Station (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mudu?

    韩薪王祠, about 3 km by road; 古遗址 (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Mudu?

    Lake Shi, about 9 km by road; Dushu Lake (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mudu?

    Start in Mudu, visit Mount Lingyan, then Hanshan Temple, then Suzhou Archaeological Museum, then Lake Shi, then Shangfang Mountain, and drive back — about 33 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mudu?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Mudu

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Mudu’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Mudu on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.