A river flows with centuries of elegance and charm

Ten miles of Qinhuai, a thousand-year dream! The most enchanting Jiangnan painting at night mooring in Jinling 🚤

Paddle sounds and lantern shadows traverse the Six Dynasties 👑
Confucius Temple Qinhuai River YYDS! The ultimate romance + top cultural hotspot double buff!

📍 Address: Confucius Temple Street, Qinhuai District, Nanjing
🚇 Transportation tips: Metro Line 1 Sanshanjie Station Exit 4 or Line 3 Confucius Temple Station Exit 2

1️⃣ Qinhuai Painted Boat Night Tour
Romantic overload! The lights on both banks reflect on the river, instantly transporting you to the scene of "The Peach Blossom Fan"
📸 Tips: Choose a departure after 18:30, the alternating warm and cool lights are the most beautiful

2️⃣ Confucius Temple Jiangnan Gongyuan
Explore the Imperial Examination Museum! Step on the "Triple Success" floor tiles for good luck
3️⃣ Sunset at Wuyi Lane Entrance
See the Wei and Jin dynasty style at the Wang and Xie former residences, with a hidden tea house photo spot at the end of the alley

Must-visit spots:
🔮 Wende Bridge "Half-Moon Wonder": On the 15th day of the 11th lunar month, the bridge shadow and full moon form a jade plate
🎑 Moon Viewing Platform Night Scene: Drone spot to capture the river houses’ lights like a starry river

🍜 Food Guide
Qinhuai Eight Delicacies Snacks:
- Jiang Youji Beef Potstickers (juicy explosion!)
- Qifangge Duck Oil Crispy Pancakes
- Lianhu Cake Shop Red Bean Yuanxiao

Top Scholar Set Meal:
Xianheng Hotel’s fennel beans + yellow wine, the same as Kong Yiji’s style

Post by Ava%Cooper88 | Aug 21, 2025

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