Laomendong is located in the east of Zhonghua Gate in Qinhuai District, Nanjing. Because it is located in the east of the south gate of Nanjing capital (namely Zhonghua Gate), it is called "East Gate", which is opposite to the west of Laomen, and is an important part of the Qinhuai scenic belt of Nanjing Confucius Temple. East Gate is the gathering place of traditional houses in Nanjing. Since ancient times, it has been a place where merchants and humanities in the south of the Yangtze River gather together and aristocratic families live together. Door east is a broad concept, and the east of Zhonghua Gate is the door east. Nowadays, Laomendong historical and cultural block is a narrow concept of "Door East".
As early as the Three Kingdoms period, there was a residential area in Menton. In the Ming Dynasty, Zhonghua Gate and Neiqinhuai River became the economic center of the city, and became important distribution centers of commerce, trade and handicrafts, showing a prosperous scene. After the end of the Qing Dynasty, Laomendong and Laomenxi in the south of the old city gradually became areas with mainly residential functions, and concentrated traditional houses in the south of Nanjing.
The main snacks of Nanjing Laomendong
1, Tofu Flower Village
Highlight: Desserts in Taiwan Province Province seem to have nothing to do with Laomendong ~ Tofu pudding completely subverts my dislike of sweet tofu pudding. Taro balls are good, and Q dumplings are soft.
2, Ji Shen stinky tofu
Highlight: There are too many people waiting in line, but it's still worth it. Stinky tofu is the best stinky tofu you have ever eaten, and dried tofu is also good.
3. Tree Coffee
Highlight: Warm sunshine, small shops in old buildings, filled with the aroma of coffee beans, and drinking a latte on the floral sofa is a slow life attitude.
4. Jiang (Jiang 1 Store)
Highlight: Pot stickers are very famous, but it will take a long time. However, there is still marinade in the crispy fried dumpling, which is really delicious. If it's not hot, you can eat them one by one.
Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Laomendong
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