Nanjing: The misty waters of the Six Dynasties and the joys and sorrows of a city

Nanjing is the ancient capital of the Six Dynasties, and also a city of tranquility shaded by phoenix trees. For three days and two nights, between the mausoleum and the Qinhuai River, you can understand the joys and sorrows of a city.

Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum is built against Purple Mountain, with 392 steps symbolizing the Three Principles of the People. Looking back from the summit, the pines and cypresses stretch like a sea, and the noble spirit commands awe.

The stone statues of the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum have been lying quietly for six hundred years; in autumn, the ginkgo trees along the Stone Elephant Road are golden, making it the most photographic few hundred meters in Nanjing. The majesty of the Ming Dynasty is hidden among the grass and trees.

Night tours of Confucius Temple in Qinhuai, shadows of painted boats, lamp shadows, and the sound of oars, Du Mu's "mist envelops cold waters" traverses a thousand years. A cup of duck blood vermicelli soup is the warmth of the city.

During the cherry blossom season at Jiming Temple, crowds are everywhere, and the Xuanwu Lake city wall walkway is better walked alone. Standing on the Ming city wall, with the lake water on one side and the city on the other, the time stretches very long.

Nanjing's thickness is that even the scars have grown into gentleness. When you ride under the phoenix trees and pave the way with fallen leaves, you'll understand: true composure is having seen ups and downs but still treating daily life kindly.