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## [Must-see in Nanjing] The ultimate guide to Qinhuai River! Night tour, food, and history all in one trip~

#Sign up for tripbest July Hotel Tester 🌟 Why come to Qinhuai River? If you come to Nanjing and don't visit Qinhuai River, you haven't been to Nanjing! This is the soul of Nanjing. During the day, you can see the ancient buildings. At night, it is brightly lit and super romantic. There are also many authentic snacks, which can satisfy history fans, foodies and literary youths! 🚩 Recommended must-see attractions 1. **Confucius Temple** - It is super effective to worship Confucius and ask for academic success! Candidates must come~ - The surrounding shopping streets are super fun to visit, but remember to bargain! (whisper) - 🎫Ticket: 30 yuan 2. **Jiangnan Gongyuan** - The ancient college entrance examination room! Imagine the ancients writing eight-part essays here🤓 - There is a light show at night, which is super suitable for taking photos and checking in - 🎫Ticket: 50 yuan 3. **Wuyi Lane** - "The old swallows in front of the Wang and Xie halls" is here! A must-visit for hipsters - Free! But don't expect too much for a short alley haha 4. **Night cruise on the Qinhuai River** - Here comes the highlight! It is recommended to take a pleasure boat after dark (that is, an ancient-style cruise ship~) - Lights on both sides of the river + ancient buildings = traveling back to ancient times! - 🎫 Boat ticket: 80-100 yuan (a little more expensive at night but worth it!) 🍜 Foodie Guide 1. **Eight Wonders of Qinhuai** - 8 traditional snacks! I recommend the red bean Yuanxiao from "Lianhu Cake Shop", which is sweet but not greasy~ - Warning: Some stores sell combo sets, but it tastes better when ordered a la carte! 2. **Duck Blood Vermicelli Soup** - Nanjing soul food! I recommend the "Huiwei" chain store, the soup is so fresh that it makes your eyebrows drop 3. **Qifang Pavilion** - A century-old brand! Beef pot stickers will burst with juice, be careful not to burn your mouth😋 4. **Street snacks** - Plum cake, stinky tofu, sweet taro... just follow the queue when you see someone queuing up! 💡 Tips for fun 1. **Best time** - Come at 4-5 pm! Get the daytime and night view at the same time - There are a lot of people on holidays, it's best to come on weekdays 2. **Transportation** - Metro Line 3 "Confucius Temple Station" Exit 2, 5 minutes walk - If you drive... good luck, parking spaces are harder to find than gold 3. **Guide to avoid scams** - Don't buy souvenirs in the scenic area! The same thing is half the price when you walk out of the scenic area - 99% of those who take the initiative to take pictures for you will charge you 4. **Hidden gameplay** - Come at 6-7 am! No tourists + Qinhuai River in the morning mist is so beautiful - Make a pot of Yuhua tea in a teahouse by the river and pretend to be an ancient scholar 📸 Photo check-in point 1. **Wende Bridge** - Classic angle to take pictures of Qinhuai River, the lights reflected on the water at night are absolutely beautiful! 2. **Wang Dao and Xie An Memorial Hall** - The second-floor window frame is super cool, a must-have for young artists 3. **Paddle Sounds and Lights** - Take photos when a cruise ship passes by, remember to turn on the night view mode~ 🚶♀️ Recommended route **Half-day Highlights Tour** Confucius Temple → Wuyi Lane → Jiangnan Gongyuan → Night Tour of Qinhuai River → Visit Laomendong **One-day In-depth Tour** Morning: Bailuzhou Park → Confucius Temple Afternoon: Zhanyuan → Li Xiangjun Former Residence Evening: Take a boat + take night view Finally, a reminder: Qinhuai River is now a popular tourist attraction, and it is normal to follow the crowd 𠈌~ Keep a good mood to enjoy this beauty of ancient and modern times! ~✨
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