Stroll down Caiyuan Road to discover this hidden alley in Nanjing pulsating with local vibes. The hustle of traditional wet markets blends with aromatic street food stalls—don't miss the Juicy Jinling Soup Dumplings, a local obsession. Vintage apartments draped with balcony plants lead you to surprises: an elderly vendor crafting ginger candies or a 1980s-style barbershop frozen in time. At dusk, golden streetlights illuminate residents chatting with bamboo fans, painting an authentic portrait of Nanjing's soul where everyday life becomes poetry.

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