Night Cruise on Qinhuai River

As night falls and the lights begin to shine, the Qinhuai River sheds the hustle and bustle of the day and dons a dreamy attire. The painted boat glides slowly, and the river surface resembles a flowing scroll, narrating the prosperity and culture of a thousand years. The lights reflect on the water, casting mottled shadows, like a smudged ink painting, splendid yet gentle. A gentle breeze caresses the face on the boat, and the melodious sound of silk and bamboo instruments reaches the ears, as if the ancient southern tunes are telling the glory and decline of the Six Dynasties. The green tiles and white walls on both sides, the small bridges and houses, are like poetry and paintings. The red shadows of lanterns adorn the eaves, adding warmth and romance to the night. Occasionally, willow branches dip into the water, like a shy girl lowering her eyes, and the moment they brush past the painted boat, it seems to be frozen in time. The night view of the Qinhuai River is not only a visual feast but also a cultural baptism spanning a thousand years. The slowly flowing river carries the ancient charm and tenderness of Nanjing, blending the past and the present, prosperity and tranquility. Taking a painted boat is like stepping into a flowing poetic dream, making one linger and forget to return.