Lanting in the Rain: The Poetic Secret Realm of Misty Jiangnan

Lanting in the Rain: The Poetic Secret Realm of Misty Jiangnan In the misty drizzle, I stepped into Lanting, as if entering a flowing ink painting. Here, every step is a scene, and every scene is filled with poetry. By the goose pond, the white geese play joyfully, interacting intimately with you and me; inside the Imperial Stele Pavilion, the handwritten inscriptions by Emperors Kangxi and Qianlong seem to narrate stories of history; the Wang Xizhi Shrine appears to retain the fantastical colors of 'Journey to the West'; and Tianzhang Temple is an excellent spot for photography, with its corridor pillars, houses, green bamboo, and verdant leaves, all brimming with vibrant green life. Here, I encountered an unexpected little episode. A starving cat was wandering around Tianzhang Temple. I fed it some dried tofu and biscuits, and it ate with relish. To this day, I still think of that cat and hope to meet it again on my next visit. Lanting in the rain has its own unique charm. The light rain makes this place even more serene and beautiful. If you also love the misty rain of Jiangnan and the profound history, then why not take a walk in Lanting and experience this poetic secret realm of Misty Jiangnan for yourself. Half a day is enough to intoxicate you and make you linger on, reluctant to leave.