When it comes to traveling in Nanjing, many people like to take a night tour of the Qinhuai River.

A "visit here" on the banks of the Qinhuai River is a must-have when traveling to Nanjing.

In fact, in addition to several famous tourist attractions such as Confucius Temple, Presidential Palace, Plum Blossom Mountain, and Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, Nanjing also has Laomendong Scenic Area, which is full of literary and artistic style and is popular among young people in Nanjing. It is an excellent Qinhuai

A charming place.

There seems to be nothing charming about Laomendong during the day, just the arrangement between alleys, old streets and alleys. But at night, when the lanterns are first lit, pairs of handsome men and beautiful women begin to flock to Laomendong.

Food and snacks are by no means the nominal food you taste in other scenic spots. The food here is a perfect match for the top night markets. Authentic Xiao Long Bao, crystal buns, fennel beans, daughter's red wine, Ye Yu Cafe, a combination of Chinese and Western food

, there are also time-honored snacks such as Jiang Youji and Jiming Soup Dumplings, as well as Nanjing delicacies such as Lanlaoda Sugar Lotus Root Porridge, Xujia Duck, Siji Tofu Pudding, etc. that will make foodies drool, as well as the famous Taiwanese snack oyster omelette.

Wait, there are also the famous snacks of Confucius Temple, etc. I feel that the sophistication of Nanjing people in Jiangsu is not groundless, and their ordinary delicacies are by no means prefixed with a beautiful name.

The location of Laomendong is east of Zhonghua Gate in Qinhuai District, Nanjing. Because it is located east of the south gate of Nanjing (i.e. Zhonghua Gate), it is called "Mendong". Opposite Laomenxi, this place is also the Nanjing Confucius Temple.

An important part of the Qinhuai Scenic Belt.

Mendong is a gathering place for traditional residential buildings in Nanjing. Since ancient times, it has been a place where merchants from the south of the Yangtze River gather, where people gather, and where aristocratic families live.

I still have some ambiguity about the name of Laomendong. A local friend explained to me: In Nanjing, Mendong is a general concept. The area east of Zhonghua Gate is called Mendong. However, the current Laomendong is

Mendong Historical and Cultural District is a narrow concept of Mendong.

Laomendong is a place with history. Although it was later repaired and rebuilt, it finally became the current Laomendong Scenic Area. It was also the district government's joint efforts to create a tourist attraction along the Qinhuai River and drive the tourism development of every place in Nanjing.

According to historical records, residential settlements appeared here in the Mendong area as early as the Three Kingdoms period.

In the Ming Dynasty, the Zhonghua Gate and the inner Qinhuai River became the economic center of the city. It became an important distribution center for trade and handicrafts, presenting a prosperous scene.

After the late Qing Dynasty, areas in the south of the old city such as Laomendong and Laomenxi gradually became areas with mainly residential functions, embodying the style of traditional residential buildings in the south of the old city of Nanjing.

The Laomendong you see now is the new Laomendong after repairs and reconstructions.

The name is "Laomendong History and Culture Street". Although it is a modern reconstruction of Laomendong, it still adheres to the history of Laomendong and restores it with respect for the existing and original features.

The entire Laomen East is divided into Changle Road in the north, Ming City Wall in the south, and Jiangning Road in the east. It covers a total area of ??about 700,000 square meters and has historically been one of the core functional areas of Confucius Temple.

We have opened Jinling Sutra Engraving, Nanjing Bai Ju, as well as Deyun Society, handmade kites, cloth paintings, bamboo carvings, paper-cuts, string puppets and other folk crafts, and launched a variety of traditional delicacies and snacks in Nanjing. The one that impressed me the most is this one

It is a self-operated hotel, similar to the kind of open-plan hotel where Kong Yiji ate fennel beans. You can taste authentic Nanjing snacks: bamboo shoots, rice wine, and peanuts are all of high quality.

Maybe someone will ask me, why is this place so good that it has become a carnival destination for Nanjing locals?

Will the Zhanyun Sword help you solve the mystery of Lao Mendong?

First of all, Laomendong is a newly developed scenic spot, and the local government has also made great efforts to perfect the tourism products. Therefore, the architecture, food, and small shops here are quite particular.

It is a free tourist attraction with no secondary consumption.

Many travel agencies that organize groups from out of town are generally unwilling to take guests here because there is no commission fee from the cooperative merchants.

If you are not just traveling, it will be difficult for you to enter the historical and cultural street of Laomendong.

Due to time constraints, I was catching a bus, so I just passed by Laomendong in a hurry, but it left a deep impression on me. It is false to say that there are no foreign guests. This is already a relatively mature tourist street, and the main gathering here is related to tourism.

The products are very particular, including the design, preparation and launch of the entire Laomen Dongwen Historical and Cultural Street, which is the result of the team's careful efforts.

As you stroll through Laomendong in the night light, there is no loud noise, just whispers between lovers and friends. This is the first time for me to feel that the cultural atmosphere here is so rich in a scenic spot without any noise. It may be different from Nanjing.

It’s related to the city’s heritage.

Therefore, today I highly recommend to you that when traveling in Nanjing, don’t miss Laomendong Historical and Cultural Street.

Reasons for recommendation: Free, gentle night market street scene.

The sweetness of the couple adds to the richness of the night here.

The best place for family reunions and couples travel.