The Old East Gate is located in the east of Zhonghua Gate in Qinhuai District, Nanjing. It is a gathering place of traditional houses in Nanjing, hiding the memories of countless old Nanjing people. This is a place where Nanjing has gathered talents since ancient times, and there are many aristocratic families living there. Once prosperous, it embodies the style of traditional houses in Nanjing. Laodongmen historical and cultural old street is the core functional area of Confucius Temple in history. As an important part of the Confucius Temple in the 5A-level scenic spot, the Old East Gate is also open for free.
The old East Gate has a long history. As early as the Three Kingdoms period, people lived here. It was once the base of commerce, trade and handicrafts, and it was very prosperous. After the late Qing Dynasty, it became a major residential area, and every corner here has memories of the old Nanjing people, which is of great ornamental value. The antique old East Gate is very popular now. Visitors to Confucius Temple will punch in here, brick by brick, grass by tree, retro and elegant, showing the charm of old Nanjing to the fullest.
As an old historical and cultural area, Laodongmen has many historical sites. The preserved ancient well is a witness to people's life and the development of Nanjing. During the day, the old East Gate is antique, but at night, it looks even more antique and quiet. Under the illumination of light, the ancient East Gate looks extremely elegant and distant. There are many tourists in other streets except the food street. If you don't like the excitement, you can take a walk in other streets and lanes and blow the evening breeze, which is enough for leisure and comfort.
When you go to the Old East Gate, you must visit Jinling Engraving, Nanjing White Bureau, Deyun Society, as well as handmade kites and puppets, so that you can return to your childhood in an instant. Of course, the most attractive thing for tourists is the gourmet snack street. How can you travel to a city without tasting the local specialties? This is a paradise for Nanjing cuisine. There are many time-honored brands that are very popular and often need to queue up. Ji Ming baozi stuffed with juicy pork, bean curd and Ji Shen stinky tofu are all very popular and worth visiting.