Nanjing Xici

Nanjing Xici, located in Qinhuai District, Nanjing, is an alley with a long history. It runs through the south bank of Qinhuai River from north to south, with a total length of about 700 meters and a width of less than 3 meters. This hutong has a history from the Tang Dynasty and has a history of 1300 years. It is one of the best-preserved hutongs in Nanjing and one of the most distinctive cultural blocks in Nanjing. Here, you can feel the historical and cultural heritage of Nanjing and appreciate the modern customs of Nanjing.

I. Visit the history and culture of Nanjing Xici.

1. the origin of hutong

The history of Nanjing Xici can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty, when this hutong was dug for the convenience of water transportation. During the Tang Dynasty, it was a pier of Qinhuai River and one of the most prosperous commercial centers in Nanjing. During the Tang Dynasty, there were many merchants and inns here for businessmen and officials to rest and communicate. With the passage of time, a bustling business district has gradually formed here.

2. The prosperity of Hutong

During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Nanjing Xici reached its peak. There are many famous shops and businessmen here, such as Imperial Restaurant, Imperial Restaurant and Sanyi Restaurant in Qing Dynasty. These shops and enterprises are the most famous and famous in Nanjing. Here, you can taste all kinds of traditional Nanjing cuisine, such as Nanjing roast duck, lion's head, duck blood vermicelli soup and so on. These delicacies are famous not only in Nanjing, but also in the whole country.

3. The cultural background of Hutong

Nanjing Xici not only has a long history, but also has a profound cultural background. There are many famous cultural heritages here, such as "Danyang Academy" and "Danyang Academy Monument Pavilion" in Ming Dynasty. These cultural heritages are not only important historical and cultural heritages in Nanjing, but also one of the important cultural heritages in China. Here, you can feel the cultural background of Nanjing and appreciate its history and culture.

Second, the necessary strategy for visiting Nanjing Xici

1. I-word duration

Xici is a place suitable for sightseeing all year round. Different seasons have different beautiful scenery. In spring, you can see the scene of flowers blooming, in summer, you can feel the cool breath, in autumn, you can enjoy the golden leaves, and in winter, you can feel the chill of winter. If you want to visit the West Temple, the best time is in spring and autumn, when the weather is suitable and the scenery is the most beautiful.

2. Tourist routes

Xici is a narrow alley, but it is rich in scenic spots. If you want to visit here, the best route is to start from Nanjing Museum, pass through Nanjing Museum, Nanjing City Wall, Nanjing City God Temple, Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum and other famous scenic spots, and finally reach Nanjing Xici. This route can make you feel the historical culture and modern customs of Nanjing.

3. Food recommendation

Nanjing Xici is one of the food districts in Nanjing, where there are many famous food shops. If you want to taste authentic Nanjing cuisine, I recommend you to go to famous restaurants such as "Sanyi Restaurant" and "Imperial Restaurant". These shops not only have a long history, but also have very authentic Nanjing cuisine. If you want to taste the delicious food in Nanjing, this is a good choice.