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| Nanjing Specialties |
Nanjing Yun (Cloud) Brocade
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One of China's three famous brocades, it was used exclusively by imperial houses or as gifts bestowed by emperors on princes or senior officials. Today it is still woven by hand using traditional techniques initially founded in Nanjing.
Yun Brocade is famous for its use of gold and silver threads imparting brilliance reflected by its name Yun or "cloud". It is a traditional handicraft beginning in the Yuan Dynasty.
You will find Yun Brocade Museum located in Jiangdongmen Gate exhibiting Chinese National Brocade Art also displaying examples of Nanjing's Yun Brocade. You can see how Yun Brocade is made in that museum, and you can also purchase precious Yun Brocade in their museum shop.
Add:No.240, East Chating Street
Open Time:08:30-16:30
Ticket: RMB15 |
| Nanjing Gold Foil |
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The world famous Nanjing Gold Foil has a production history of 1700 years and it is primarily used for making prized and admired art works. Gold Foil is precisely sliced gold into very thin pieces/sheets (can be as thin as 0.14mm or 1/16 of an inch)! It is used for decorative art works and even for food (especially candies).
Dating back to Southern Tang Dynasty era, it is still produced traditionally by hand. It is also used in buildings, religious sculptures, and even precious, ancient Chinese medicines. Dongshan, located in Jiangning district, Nanjing, is the largest producer of Nanjing Gold Foil in China. They possess state-of-the-art equipment with extensive ranges of applications for producing and processing foil products into all assortments of products and crafts. They are known for their artisans, wide range of items produced and time-honored excellence. |
| Salted Nanjing Duck |
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As a well-known, highly prized delicacy, Salted Nanjing Duck has been enjoyed and in demand over one thousand years. It is not an easy undertaking to make, requiring hours of preparation. This product is well worth the wait with its noted white skin, dark meat and unique, delicious taste. |
| Rain Flower Pebbles |
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Referred to as Lucky Stones, these formations are one of Nanjing's trademarks. Their origins are ancient riverbeds of the great and mighty Yangtze River. They come in an assortment of colors, designs, shapes and sizes. Deep, rich green pebbles are called Rain Flower Agate. Some are even glittering or crystal-clear. They were praised abroad as "Heaven-Sent Treasures". |
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