A long-awaited rain brought me to the most beautiful moment in Laomendong

Rainy Nanjing｜Experience a golden dream of Jinling in Laomendong’s rain-soaked alleys 🌧️ The blue bricks in the rain are breathtakingly beautiful

On a drizzly weekday morning,
I opened my umbrella and slipped into the alleys of Laomendong.
At the moment raindrops fell along the horse-head walls,
I suddenly understood what "misty rain in Jiangnan" means.

📍 Address: No. 54, Jianzi Lane, Qinhuai District, Nanjing
🚇 Transportation tip: Take Metro Line 3 to Wudingmen Station, Exit 2, then an 8-minute walk

🍜 Food Highlights
1. Jiang Youji Potstickers: Juicy beef potstickers! Perfect with a bowl of wontons
2. Xiao Zheng Crispy Biscuits: Scallion oil and preserved mustard greens are must-tries, only 2 yuan each with amazing value
3. Lu’s Plum Blossom Cake: Red bean filling oozes out, eat while hot but be careful not to burn your mouth

📸 Picture-perfect spots
1. Entrance of San Tiao Ying Alley: Rainy bluestone path + red lanterns, full of atmosphere
2. Wall opposite Deyun Club: Ink-wash style graffiti wall, perfect for new Chinese-style outfits
3. Second floor of Xianfeng Bookstore: Shoot rainy street scenes through carved windows, very cinematic

💡 Tips to avoid pitfalls
⚠️ Don’t buy bamboo tube milk tea! They’re all mass-produced internet-famous products
⚠️ Few restrooms inside the scenic area; public toilets are available at the metro station exits
⚠️ Stone paths are slippery when wet, wear non-slip shoes

🏨 Recommended accommodations
1. Huaji Hotel: An artistic guesthouse converted from an old residence, around 200 RMB per person
2. Yinyi Hotel: Ming and Qing courtyard with a courtyard, excellent value for money

Fun fact 💡
Deyun Club’s Nanjing branch hosts open mic every Friday night
Don’t randomly knock on the copper door knockers in the alleys when taking photos
The building housing Xianfeng Bookstore used to be a Republic of China-era bank

⚠️ Notes
1. The scenic area is free, but some exhibition halls require reservations
2. Lights are on from 18:00 to 22:00 at night
3. Bring a transparent umbrella on rainy days for better photos