Nanjing, referred to as "Ning", was called Jinling and Jiankang in ancient times. It is the capital of Jiangsu Province, a sub-provincial city, a megacity and the core city of Nanjing metropolitan area. As of 202 1, there are 1 1 districts in the city, with a total area of 6,587.02 square kilometers, a built-up area of 8,688.28 square kilometers, a permanent population of 9,423,400, an urban population of 8/kloc-0,889,000, and an urbanization rate of 86.9%.

Nanjing is an important central city in the east of China, an important scientific research and education base in China and a comprehensive transportation hub. It is the only mega-city in the Yangtze River Delta, an important gateway city for the development of the central and western regions driven by the Yangtze River Delta radiation, the first batch of national historical and cultural cities and national key scenic tourist cities. The urban spirit of Nanjing is "openness, honesty, freedom, entrepreneurship and innovation". The city tree of Nanjing is cedar, and the city flower is plum blossom. The symbol of Nanjing's tourist city is "Dragon Pan and Tiger Ju".

What are the specialties of Nanjing?

First of all, salted duck

Jinling salted duck is a typical representative of Nanjing cuisine. Salted duck, also known as osmanthus duck, has a long reputation. It has a history of more than two thousand years, experienced the changes of the times, accumulated rich production experience, and retained the most original flavor. The skin is white and tender, fat but not greasy, with the characteristics of fragrance, crispness, tenderness and smoothness. Especially around the Mid-Autumn Festival, the sales of salted duck will increase sharply.

Second, steamed bread

Steamed buns are a traditional snack, which has been carried forward in Hangzhou, Shanghai, Suzhou, Changzhou and Nanjing, and has a great market in the south. There are ten steamed buns in the steamer, which are served on a small plate and dipped in sauce. Delicious and delicious, delicious but not greasy. Many old shops have developed in the local area, with distinctive features and a long cooking history, which are widely praised.

Third, beef fried dumplings.

Beef fried dumpling is one of the "Eight Musts of Qinhuai" and belongs to authentic Jinling snacks. Beef is the main filling, soft on the top and crisp on the bottom. The stuffing is delicious, sweet and salty, with distinctive features. The manufacturing method is very simple. After the bread grows into a shape, put it in a pot and fry it until it is golden in color. This dish was originally a royal meal in the palace, but it was later improved by the chef, spread to the people and carried forward from then on.

Fourth, duck blood vermicelli soup

Duck blood vermicelli soup is a traditional snack in Nanjing and an important representative dish. It is mainly composed of duck blood, duck intestines, duck liver and vermicelli. As we all know, Nanjing is a famous "duck capital", and there are more than a dozen ways to eat ducks. After processing, these internal organs are delicious in the street, mild in taste, tender and smooth, and are deeply loved by public diners.

Five, plum blossom cake

Plum blossom cake is a famous snack in Nanjing. According to legend, Jiangnan once tasted it when it was dry, and it was praised as delicious, soft and crisp, sweet but not greasy, with endless aftertaste. Better than the cake in ouchi palace. Named "Plum Blossom Cake" because of its plum blossom shape, it is suitable for all ages, attractive in color, soft and sweet.

Six, stinky tofu

Among all the places where stinky tofu is eaten, except Changsha and Nanjing, the stinky tofu in these two places is very famous. Stinky tofu is also called "stinky" in Nanjing. This is a very old snack. It smells bad, tastes delicious and makes people want to stop. You can fry it in oil, sprinkle some Chili noodles and put it in your mouth. The taste is self-evident and unforgettable.

Refer to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Nanjing