Must-Visit in Nanjing! A Guide to Exploring Laomendong

Today, let's explore the heart of Nanjing's old city, Laomendong! Here, the blue bricks, black tiles, and horsehead walls of the ancient streets and alleys hide countless surprises. Galleries, teahouses, cafes, art studios... Every corner exudes a literary and artistic atmosphere that will make you linger. - 🌟Travel Tips: 🎟️Open all day for free. We recommend spending 1-3 hours for an in-depth tour. 🚇Take Metro Line 3 to Wudingmen Station, Exit 2, and walk for 10 minutes. 🏮Don't forget to visit during the Mid-Autumn Festival and Lantern Festival to see the beautiful lanterns. 🌃Laomendong is just as charming at night. Arrive around 5 pm and stay until nightfall. 🚶‍♂️You can walk to Xiaoxihu, Confucius Temple, Zhonghua Gate, Dabaoen Temple, and other attractions to experience the cultural charm of Nanjing. - 🗺️Laomendong Travel Map: 🎨Jinling Art Museum: Open 9 am-5 pm (closed on Mondays). Free admission. Learn about the cultural stories of ancient Nanjing and enjoy the wonderful exhibitions of artists. 📚Vanguard Bookstore Junhui Bookstore: Open 10 am-9 pm. The Huizhou architectural style and the fragrance of books make it a must-visit for literary youth. 🌳Jiezi Garden: Open 9:30 am-4:30 pm. Tickets are CNY 15. The former residence of Li Yu is small and exquisite, making it a great place for Hanfu photography. 🎭Nanjing Yue Opera Museum: Open 9 am-5 pm. Free admission. Enjoy the charm of traditional opera with costumes, collections, and a small theater. 🎭Deyunshe: Performances are held on weekends from 2 pm-4:30 pm and Tuesday to Sunday from 7:30 pm-10 pm. A paradise for crosstalk lovers. 🎥Yinxing Film Cinema: A Republic of China-style cinema for a unique movie-watching experience. - 🍽️Laomendong Food Guide: 🍰Lu's Plum Blossom Cake: Classic and delicious with red bean paste and fruit fillings. A must-try. 🧀Tofu Dynasty: Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, Blizzard Stinky Tofu and Matcha Soy Milk are refreshing and not greasy. 🍖Miaodong Ribs: A variety of flavors to choose from. Eat them while they're hot for a more fragrant taste. 🥟Jiang Youji: An old Nanjing brand. The beef potstickers have a crispy crust and tender, juicy meat. 🥟Jiming Soup Dumplings: Six dumplings in a basket are not enough. They are fresh and fragrant with rich juice. 🥣Lan Laoda Sweet Porridge and Lotus Root Shop: Red bean glutinous rice balls, sweet lotus root porridge, and sweet taro seedlings are sweet choices. 🍰A Jasmine Flower: Four flavors of desserts with a jasmine fragrance. Try them in the store. The symphony cheese is highly recommended. - Nanjing, Laomendong, is waiting for you to explore and feel the warmth and stories of this city.🌈 -