As night fell and the lights first came on, the gentle glow of neon lights illuminated Nanjing, known as the ancient city, adding a poetic charm to this historical city.
"An area graced by the smoky moon of six dynasties, a gathering place of gold and powder."
This is the description of the Qinhuai River by ancient literati.
Nowadays, after experiencing the impact and erosion of modernization, Nanjing, the ancient city, has long lost its former fame. However, there are still a large number of tourists every year, especially on the fifteenth day of the lunar new year, when the Qinhuai River is overcrowded with flower boats, and the riverside is packed with people.
Though the fifteenth day of the lunar new year is not until tomorrow, the flower boats on the Qinhuai River are already ready, colorful and vibrant, with people carrying lanterns visible everywhere, especially young couples.
The calls of hawkers, the sound of firecrackers, the sound of beating gongs and drums...