The city is a beautiful picture painted by poets with pen and ink. In this picture, there is not only the atmosphere of the bustling and noisy market, but also the quiet and peaceful scenery of the landscape. Today, let's appreciate the charm of the city through twenty ancient poems, and explore the stories of those who like a city because of one sentence.
1. During the day, Chang'an is prosperous, and when night falls, the lights are brilliant. "The spring breeze is proud, and you can see all the Chang'an flowers in one day." ·In this prosperous Chang'an City, people seem to be able to feel the endless vitality and passion.
2. The smoke and rain in the south of the Yangtze River are ethereal and picturesque, the smoke willows paint the bridge, and the wind turns over the waves. "The sunrise river flowers are red, and the spring river is as green as blue. Can you not remember Jiangnan? (Tang · Bai Juyi's "Remembering Jiangnan·Jiangnan is good") The beautiful scenery of Jiangnan is poetic and picturesque, how can it not make people dream.
3. Luoyang peony is the best in the world, in the Qingming season, the flowers are like brocade, and the visitors are like weaving. "Luoyang leyline flowers are the best, and peonies are especially strange in the world." (Song · Ouyang Xiu's "Luoyang Peony Map") Luoyang's peony, with its unique charm, has attracted the attention of countless people.
4. The scenery of mountains and rivers is unique to Guilin. The clear water is long, and the strange mountains and rocks are intoxicating. "The river is a green Luo belt, and the mountains are like jasper hairpins." (Tang · Han Yue "Send Guizhou Dr. Yan to Use Southern Characters") Guilin's landscape is like a natural picture, which is intoxicating.
5. The tide of the Qiantang River is spectacular in the world, and in August every year, the tide is crowded. "The August waves roared to the ground, and the head was several feet high and touched the mountain." ··The surging tide of the Qiantang River makes people sigh at the miraculous power of nature.
6. Nanjing, the ancient capital of the Six Dynasties, the Ten Dynasties. Jinling smoke and rain, how many things in ancient and modern times, are all laughing and talking. "In the old days, Wang Xie Tang Qianyan flew into the homes of ordinary people." (Tang · Liu Yuxi's "Wuyi Lane") The prosperity of the past and the calm of today are intertwined in this poem, which makes people feel a lot of emotion.
7. Chengdu, the land of abundance, the capital of leisure. The hustle and bustle of the market, the lights are bright at night, making people forget to return. "Xiao looks at the red wet place, and the flower is heavy in the official city." (Tang · Dufu's "Spring Night Rain") The prosperity and beauty of Chengdu are vividly displayed in the poet's pen.
8. The West Lake is beautiful and picturesque in all seasons. In spring, there is Su Causeway and spring dawn, in summer there is the wind and lotus of Quyuan, in autumn there is Pinghu and autumn moon, and in winter there is broken bridge and residual snow. "If you want to compare West Lake to Xizi, light makeup is always appropriate." (Song · Su Shi's "Two Songs · Drinking the Lake After the Rain") The beauty of the West Lake is intoxicating at any time.
9. Yangzhou has been a prosperous place since ancient times. On the shore of Slender West Lake, the spring breeze is ten miles, full of poetry. "On the moonlit night of the twenty-four bridges, where does the jade teach?" (Tang · Du Mu "Sending Yangzhou Han Xuan Judge") The romance and poetry of Yangzhou flow in this poem.
10. Suzhou, the representative of the water town in the south of the Yangtze River. The small bridge flows, and the people sleep on the river, which has a unique flavor. "When you go to Gusu to see you, everyone sleeps on the river. There are few idle places in the ancient palace, and there are many small bridges in the water port. (Tang · Du Xunhe's "Sending People to Wu") Suzhou's water town style makes people feel the unique tranquility and comfort.
11. The top of Mount Tai is magnificent. Climb Mount Tai and feel the majestic righteousness between heaven and earth. "It will be the top of the mountain, and you can see the mountains at a glance." ·The majesty of Mount Tai inspires people's ambition to move forward bravely.
12. Xi'an, the thousand-year-old capital. Inside and outside the city walls, the ancient and the modern are blended, and history and modernity coexist. "The autumn wind gives birth to Weishui, and the fallen leaves are full of Chang'an." The ancient city of Xi'an, · Jiadao in the Tang Dynasty, has precipitated a profound historical heritage in the long river of time.
13. Kaifeng, the capital of the Northern Song Dynasty, is as prosperous as modern times. Iron Tower Park, Longting Lake, beautiful scenery. "Qishu Mingxia Wufeng Tower, Yimen has been an imperial state since ancient times." (Jin · Li Fen's "Bianliang Miscellaneous Poems") The former glory of Kaifeng seems to be still in front of us.
14. Zhengzhou, the hinterland of the Central Plains, the ancient capital of the Nine Dynasties. The stargazing platform and Songshan Shaolin show the style of the Central Plains. "The sky is even Songyue, and the cold clouds are exhausted, and the horses cross the Yellow River and spring grass grows." (Ming · Xie Hazel's "Sending Lu Trial Official Zong to Songyue") Zhengzhou's Central Plains style makes people appreciate the charm of ancient culture.
15. Wuhan, beautiful scenery of the river city. On the shore of the East Lake, the head of the Yellow Crane Tower, feel the charm of the Yangtze River. "Qingchuan calendar Hanyang tree, fragrant grass and parrot island." ·The beautiful scenery of Wuhan is full of vitality and vitality under the poet's pen.
16. Changsha, a famous city of Chu and Han Dynasty. Orange Island Head, Yuelu Academy, the millennium elegance is fully displayed. "In the cold autumn of independence, the Xiangjiang River goes north, and the orange island is headed. Look at the mountains red all over, the forests are dyed; The river is clear and transparent, and hundreds of boats compete for the stream. (Modern · Mao Zedong, "Qinyuan Spring · Changsha") The magnificent scenery of Changsha inspires people's ambition and pride.
17. Hangzhou, paradise on earth. On the shore of Xizi Lake, the willow waves are full of warblers, and the four seasons are picturesque. "After all, in the middle of June, the scenery of West Lake is not the same as the four seasons. The lotus leaves are infinitely green, and the lotus flowers are different red. (Song · Yang Wanli's "Xiao Out Jingci Temple Sends Lin Zifang") The beautiful scenery of Hangzhou's West Lake has a unique charm in different seasons.
18. Nanchang, the ancient city of Yuzhang. On the shore of the Ganjiang River, on the Pavilion of King Teng, I think of the prosperity of Wang Bo's pen. "Luoxia and lonely birds fly together, and the autumn water grows together in the sky." (Tang · Wang Bo's "Preface to King Teng's Pavilion") The magnificent scenery of Nanchang King Teng's Pavilion is fascinating.
19. Fuzhou, coastal Zoulu. Three lanes and seven lanes, the top of Drum Mountain, the scenery is beautiful. "The mountains are green surges, and the water is jade rainbow flows." (Song · Xin Qiji's "Water Tune Song Tou ·Three Mountains Answer Shuai Mu Wang Jun with Zhao Cheng's Rhyme") The landscape scenery of Fuzhou is particularly charming in the poet's description, which makes people yearn for the city.
20. Harbin, the city of ice and snow. Central Street, Ice and Snow World, enjoy the scenery of the northern country. "If I were a snowflake, fluttering in the air, I would know my direction—flying, flying, flying, there is my direction on this ground." ·The charm of ice and snow in Harbin is displayed in this poem full of romance and imagination, which makes people indulge in this world covered in silver.
Each line of poetry carries the history and culture of a city, and under the pen and ink of the ancients, a beautiful picture is outlined. Perhaps, you also fell in love with a city because of a poem. Which line of poetry in these cities touched your feelings? Let us know how you feel in the comments section.
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