At the end of every trip or vacation, there is always so much pressure to take back something cool back to your friends and family. If you visit Nanjing, however, you have nothing to worry about, as these five souvenirs are sure to be hit back home.
Rabbit Lanterns
During the Spring Festival, it is almost impossible to not see a colorful Rabbit Lantern each time you step outside. With such strong cultural overtones, the Rabbit Lantern is one of the best souvenirs you can take back home and give your family and colleagues. These candle-powered and ornate lanterns are pretty and are unique to Nanjing, so grab a few of them to take back home.
Packed Salted Duck
If you have a friend or a family member who is a foodie, then take them a packed salted duck. Salted duck, or yanshuiya, is one of the signature dishes of Nanjing cuisine. So if you would like to take a few of these back home, just head over to any supermarket, where you will find frozen salted ducks all packed up in a vacuum-tight packaging, ready to make the flight back home with you.
Yuhuashi Necklace
You might see many people wearing necklaces or bracelets with smooth and colorful rock-like chunks while in Nanjing. These are the Yuhuashi necklaces and bracelets. Just head out of your Nanjing serviced apartments, which you can easy book at residences such as Somerset Youth Olympic Nanjing, and find one of the many stores that sell yuhuashi accessories and get as many as you need.
Yunjin Brocades
Yunjin Brocades have a history of over 1,600 years, and are created by some of the most sophisticated weaving techniques! No souvenir says history, culture, and Nanjing as much as a Yunjin Brocade does .
Lele Plush Toy
If you have to buy a souvenir for a sports enthusiast, get them a Lele Plush Toy. This unique little toy comes in the form of the mascots of the 2014 Summer Youth Olympic Games.
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