Author Li Bai, Tang Dynasty,
Old friends frequently waved to me, bid farewell to the Yellow Crane Tower, and traveled to Yangzhou in this beautiful spring filled with catkins and flowers.
My friend's sail shadow faded away and disappeared at the end of the blue sky, only seeing the first line of the Yangtze River and heading for the distant horizon.
Vernacular translation:
Old friends frequently waved to me, bid farewell to the Yellow Crane Tower, and traveled to Yangzhou on this catkin-like, flowery March spring day.
The lonely sail shadow of my friend faded away and disappeared at the end of the blue sky, only seeing a line of the Yangtze River, heading for the distant sky.
2. Yellow Crane Tower
Author Cui Hao, Tang Dynasty.
Translation comparison
The fairy of the past has flown away by the yellow crane, leaving only an empty Yellow Crane Tower.
The yellow crane never revisited earth, there have been no long white clouds for thousands of years.
Every tree in Hanyang has become clear due to sunlight, and Nautilus Island is covered with sweet grass.
But I looked home, and the twilight was getting thicker. The river is shrouded in mist, which brings people deep melancholy.
Vernacular translation:
The immortal of the past has flown away with the Yellow Crane, leaving only an empty Yellow Crane Tower here.
The yellow crane never came back. For thousands of years, only Hanyang trees can be clearly seen in the long white clouds and sunshine, and Nautilus Island is covered with a piece of green grass.
It is getting late. Looking into the distance, where is my hometown?
In front of me, I saw a mist hanging over the river, which brought people deep sorrow.
3. Looking at the Yellow Crane Tower
Author Li Bai, Tang Dynasty,
Looking at the Yellow River Mountain in the east, the male bird came out in the air. There are white clouds on all sides, and the middle peak leans against the red sun.
The rocks cross the vault and the peaks are dense. I have heard of many immortals and learned flying skills here.
Facing the sea, the stone room is empty for thousands of years. The golden stove produces smoke, and the jade pool is secluded.
Ancient vegetation, cold ancient wisdom, and envy of climbing, because they want to protect leisure.
Traveling all over Shan Ye, Zi Ling is unparalleled. Send your heart to the pine tree and don't forget the guest's feelings.
Vernacular translation:
Looking east at the Yellow River Mountain, I saw the majestic power of the Yellow River Mountain in mid-air.
The mountain peak is surrounded by white clouds, and the middle mountain peak holds up the spring sun.
The mountains stand tall and the peaks are deep.
I've heard many times that many immortals learn the art of flying here, and once they become immortals, they fly to Penglai Wonderland, and the stone chambers they gave up have been empty for thousands of years.
The Dan stove has already produced dust, and the clear pool has long been silent, losing its old vitality.
The wasteland is overgrown with weeds, the palace is bitter and cold, and the herbs such as bitter orange are outdated.
I really want to climb this mountain to keep my leisure. The strangeness of viewing is all over the famous mountains, but what you see is not as good as this mountain.
I put my heart into the pine trees on the mountain, and I realized that there would be no more tourists and tourists.