Flowers and fun in Laomendong

Laomendong is not only a historical and cultural district, but also a treasure that combines nature, art and food. The following is a tailor-made tour guide to take you to feel the unique charm of Laomendong: --- ### **1.Flower Fun: Feel the blend of nature and art** The floral decoration of Laomendong is very exquisite, especially in spring or holidays, the neighborhood is decorated with various flowers to be particularly beautiful: - **Flower viewing**: Strolling along the stone road, the flower beds, potted plants and fresh flowers in the corner of the wall are refreshing. You can take pictures of these beautiful moments and record the beauty of "flower fun". - **Floral Experience**: If interested, you can take a flower arrangement course and make a bouquet of your own floral work. - **Floral themed food**: Taste jasmine tea, osmanthus cake, rose cake and other flower-related delicacies. --- ### **2. Playful Copper Sculpture: A Collision of Art and Interest** The copper sculptures of Laomendong are a highlight of the neighborhood. These sculptures are vivid and interesting and full of life: - **Photo Interaction**: Copper sculptures are scattered around the neighborhood, some pulling rickshaws, some selling sugar gourds, some playing chess... You can interact with these sculptures for photos and record the playful moments. - **Cultural Story**: These sculptures are not only interesting, but also show the market life of old Nanjing, from which you can feel the strong historical and cultural atmosphere. - **Looking for hidden sculptures**: There are numerous copper sculptures in Laomendong, some hidden in inconspicuous corners, you can stroll while "treasure hunt" to add to the fun of play. --- ### **3. Eat: Taste the taste of old Nanjing** The delicacies of Laomendong are definitely not to be missed! There are many authentic Nanjing snacks and traditional delicacies here: - **Recommended Food**: - Pastry: Crispy and delicious, both salty and sweet. - Pot stickers: thin skin and more filling, delicious soup. - Sugar congee lotus root: sweet and soft, warming the stomach and heart. - Plum cake: unique shape, rich taste. - **Flower-themed dessert**: You can try some floral-inspired desserts such as cherry blossom mousse, lotus ice cream. --- ### **4.Play: Immersive Cultural Experience** In addition to flower viewing and sculptures, Laomendong also has many fun activities: - **Traditional craft experience**: You can try to make traditional crafts such as paper cuttings and clay figures to feel the charm of intangible cultural heritage. - **Street Performance**: There are often street artists performing in Laomendong, such as traditional opera and folk music performances, you can stop and enjoy. - **Creation and Creative Stores**: Stroll around the arts and crafts shops in the neighborhood and pick out some unique souvenirs to take home. --- ### **5.Listen: Feel the sound of old Nanjing** Laomendong is not only a visual feast, but also can feel its cultural charm through the auditory: - **Traditional Xiqu**: At the teahouse or open-air stage in Laomendong, you can enjoy authentic Nanjing Baiju, Pingtan and other performances. - **Street Music**: Some street artists will play traditional music using instruments such as erhu and flute to add a touch of art to your journey. --- ### **6.Recommended Routes** To make your ride smoother, here’s a classic route recommended: 1. **Starting point**: Enter from the old gate east archway, first take a picture with the copper sculpture at the door. 2. **Flower viewing**: Stroll along the main street and admire the floral arrangements on both sides. 3. **Interactive Sculpture**: While strolling around, look for hidden copper sculptures and take photos. 4. **Food Experience**: Savor authentic Nanjing cuisine at the snack street. 5. **Cultural Experience**: Visit a craft shop or teahouse to feel the cultural atmosphere of old Nanjing. 6. **End**: Sit down in a corner of the neighborhood, drink a cup of flower tea, and quietly feel the leisure and beauty of Laomendong. --- ### **Tips** - **Best time**: Morning or evening is softly lit, suitable for photography, and relatively few people. - **Wearing Suggestions**: You can wear some comfortable shoes for easy strolling; - **Slow tour experience**: Laomendong is suitable for slow strolling, fine tasting, feel the beauty of every detail. --- We hope you have fun on your “Flower Fun” and Copper Sculpture Tour in Laomendong, take beautiful photos and leave unforgettable memories! 🌸✨