Gorgeous Jiangnan: A Cultural Travel Reader

Author: Chen Yi
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: Jiangnan is beautiful, its scenery is familiar. The sunrise over the river flowers is redder than fire, and the river water turns green like blue in spring. Can one not recall Jiangnan? Wu and Yue are like jade. A timeless metaphor, embodying the charm of Jiangnan water towns. In this culturally rich and talented land, countless scholars and refined individuals have emerged throughout history. Many of China's great calligraphers, scholars, literary giants, painters, and artists were either born in Jiangnan or had an inseparable connection with it. The landscapes of Jiangnan are exquisitely beautiful, and countless visitors, even those visiting for the first time, develop a special sense of familiarity with the scenery while also experiencing an indescribable awe due to its gentle and subtle beauty. It is like admiring an exceptionally "cold-toned" sculpture that depicts a late autumn landscape of mountains and rivers. The autumn moon hangs high, casting silver light like a waterfall. From the rooftops, the sound of a flute rises. The melodious flute notes soar and dip, intermittent and continuous, like tears and complaints, inviting one to imagine how the flute player's heart trembles and how the listener's emotions surge. This book will guide you to explore the cultural history and landscapes of Jiangnan.