26 October 2023

Rainbow Bridge over the Bianhe River in old Bianjing, Hunan (China) painted by Zhang Zeduan

A wall of gold has been mounted on Shu brocade.
Craftsmen from Wu collect spare change
The watchtowers of the city rise to great heights.
To pay tribute to the abundance of a myriad of families.
The bustling scene is truly impressive.
It is a chance to explore vestiges of bygone days.
At that time, people marveled at the size of Yu,
And now, we lament the fates of Hui and Qin.


Poem in the original painting.