There is a place near the Confucius Temple, which is also very similar to the Confucius Temple, but there are not many people, that is, Laomendong. Also located in Qinhuai District, the flow of people in Laomendong is less than half that in Confucius Temple. If you want to eat authentic and affordable snacks, Laomendong is even more than Confucius Temple.

Laomendong got its name because it is located at the south gate of Nanjing capital, that is, to the east of Zhonghua Gate, so it is called "Door East", opposite to Laomenxi. But now Laomendong is not a large area, but a historical and cultural block, which embodies the traditional residential style of the old south of Nanjing.

The famous Deyun Society is also in Laomen Dongli. Here, you can leisurely buy a duck shortcake, have a cup of jasmine tea after eating, and then go to Deyun Society to listen to a cross talk. After the cross talk, you can also visit Nanjing Painting and Calligraphy Institute, Jinling Art Museum and pioneer bookstore.

Nanjing specialties such as plum blossom cake, sugar lotus root porridge, salted duck and duck blood vermicelli soup can be seen in Confucius Temple, and they can be eaten in Laomendong, even more economical and delicious than Confucius Temple. For example, famous snack bars such as Lan Laoda's sugar lotus root porridge and chicken-singing soup packets, Nanjing locals are willing to come and eat.

The night view of Confucius Temple is beautiful, and the night view of Laomendong is not bad. There is a 3D architectural projection show in Laomendong, which is different from the traditional light show in Confucius Temple at night, but it is also a great innovation and unpredictable, and it is one of the highlights of Laomendong Scenic Area. Similarly, scenic spots do not need tickets, and it is also a good choice to wander in when you are bored.

All the snacks of Qinhuai Laobajue can be found in Laomendong, and most of them are very authentic and economical. In a word, Laomendong is a place worth visiting, whether it is a tourist or a local.