Paddling through Hangzhou’s Xixi Wetland at dawn, mist curls over swaying reeds as egrets dart by. A sculling boat glides under stone bridges, while in teahouses, Longjing tea steeps—echoes of Song Dynasty elegance.
In Suzhou’s Humble Administrator’s Garden, winding paths lead to Taihu stone groves and lattice windows framing bamboo shadows. By the Peony Pavilion, Kunqu Opera’s silk sleeves brush carved railings, melodies lingering like whispers from ancient tales.
A Stroll Through an Ink-and-Wash Scroll