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Night Tour at Confucius Temple | The Liveliness Amidst the Oars of Qinhuai

Vermilion eaves adorned with countless lanterns, painted boats gliding along the Qinhuai River, oars stirring golden ripples. Locals say, "The Confucius Temple by day is a scenic spot, but by night, it becomes Jinling." Indeed, even the evening breeze carries the aroma of duck blood vermicelli soup and the melody of Pingtan storytelling. 🌉 Strolling Along Qinhuai: A Poem at Every Step, History in Every River 📍 Confucius Temple Qinhuai Scenic Belt | Gongyuan Street, Qinhuai District, Nanjing 🚇 Exit 5 at Confucius Temple Station, Metro Line 3 | 💰 Free (core area), boat ride 80 RMB/person ▫️📜 Confucius Temple Complex The upturned eaves of Dacheng Hall are strung with lanterns, and the plaque inscribed by Emperor Kangxi, "Exemplary Teacher for All Ages," gleams in the lamplight. For 15 RMB, climb Mingyuan Tower to see the cubicles of the imperial examination hall, imagining the scholars who once toiled for "ten years of hard study." Next door, the Jiangnan Examination Hall seems to still hold the ink fragrance of "spring winds and proud horses." ▫️🚢 Qinhuai River Painted Boats Evening is the best time for a boat ride! As you pass under Wende Bridge, lanterns on both banks suddenly light up like a galaxy. The guide explains the "Wende Splitting the Moon" phenomenon—a romantic notion of the ancients "splitting" the moon in two. Under Zhuque Bridge, look up to see the plaque of Wuyi Alley, and suddenly, the line "swallows that once graced the halls of Wang and Xie" makes sense—they really do nest in ordinary lanes. ▫️🏮 Laomendong Alleyways A short turn from the Confucius Temple leads to Laomendong, where cobblestone paths hide surprises: queues outside Deyun Society, sizzling potstickers at Jiang Youji, and lantern strings hanging overhead. Wearing Hanfu here feels like stepping into the "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" painting. 📸 Photo Guide: Capture Jinling's Essence in an Hour ▫️ Wende Bridge: Stand by the railing as boats pass behind you, lantern light warming your face. Use night mode to capture every glowing strand of hair. ▫️ Laomendong Lantern Alley: Choose a narrow lane, have someone shoot from the entrance with lantern strings framing you, as if stepping into an ancient lantern festival dream. ▫️ Gongyuan Street Arcades: Lean against vermilion pillars holding candied hawthorns (10 RMB), shoot from below to capture eaves and lanterns for full vintage vibes. 🍜 Taste of Qinhuai: 50 RMB for Authentic Jinling Flavors Hidden gems in the hustle: ✔️ Lianhu Rice Cake Shop (15 RMB/person): Red bean sweet soup so thick it clings to the spoon, osmanthus lingering on the tongue. Pair with black rice balls, soft as Qinhuai’s waters. ✔️ Jiang Youji (25 RMB/person): Crispy beef potstickers that shatter, bursting with juice. Have them with Yangchun noodles—the broth is lick-the-bowl good. ✔️ Lu’s Plum Blossom Cake (8 RMB/piece): Sticky rice wrapped around red bean paste, topped with mini rice balls and raisins. Eat it hot—the sweetness fills half the street. 🛌 Stay Close for the Full Experience - Confucius Temple Homestay (320 RMB/night): A loft by the river with boat views. Hosts gift homemade osmanthus candy, and oar sounds lull you to sleep. - Hanting Confucius Temple (280 RMB/night): 5-minute walk to the scenic area, bright newly renovated rooms, with free breakfast (authentic duck blood soup). 💰 Cost Breakdown Tickets: 0 RMB (free area) + 80 RMB boat ride (optional) Food: 50 RMB/day Accommodation: 280-350 RMB/night Transport: Metro 2 RMB, taxi from South Station 30 RMB Total: 300+ RMB/person to pack Qinhuai’s day and night into your memories. 🌙 Qinhuai’s romance isn’t deliberate refinement—it’s the sizzle of potstickers, the glow of lanterns, the boatwoman’s croon of "take it slow." As they say, "In the sound of oars and flicker of lights lies half of Nanjing’s poetry." This is that very place.
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Posted: Jul 14, 2025
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