Datong, an ancient city carrying a profound history, has left mottled marks on its walls and bricks over time. However, in the modern jungle surrounded by towering buildings, this ancient city wall appears somewhat unremarkable. But only that dry tower, like an independent warrior, stands quietly, telling the glory of the past.
Qianlou, although not listed as one of the Eight Scenic Spots in the Clouds, its charm remains undiminished in my heart. Every time I approach it, it feels like opening a thick history book. That ancient brick and stone has witnessed many changes and vicissitudes of time. It has witnessed the war years of Jin Ge Tie Ma and the bustling fireworks of the prosperous world. It is not only a witness to history, but also a guardian of time.
I often wonder why such a charming dry tower has not been included in the list of the Eight Scenic Spots in the clouds? Is there a deviation in people's aesthetic perception, or is its radiance obscured by the surrounding prosperity?
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On this late autumn morning, I once again arrived at Qianlou and waited at the parking spot early while the sky was not completely clear. Looking up, a faint blush appeared on the horizon in the distance, which was a precursor to the imminent blooming of the morning glow.
This season's Datong has already experienced a chill. I trembled as I operated the machine, waiting for the blush in the sky to spread. The process of waiting is long, but the expectations in the heart make time no longer unbearable.
Finally, the blush on the horizon grew stronger and stronger, like a shy girl slowly unveiling her mysterious veil. In an instant, the rosy glow shone brightly, and the entire sky was dyed with brilliant colors. The golden sunshine shone on the dry tower, and the ancient bricks and stones seemed to have been given new life, emitting a charming radiance.
That morning glow is like a magical painter, freely expressing colors with its brush. Red, orange, yellow, purple... various colors interweave together to form a magnificent painting. Against the backdrop of the morning glow, Qianlou appears even more majestic and spectacular. It seems to have traveled through time and space, back to that glorious era, showing people its former glory.
Looking at the beautiful scenery in front of me, my heart is filled with emotions. The setting sun and solitary geese fly together, and the autumn water blends in with the sky. Although this poem by Wang Bo may not be entirely appropriate, it makes me feel the admiration for the natural beauty. The autumn glow of this Qianlou, although not accompanied by lonely crows, is complemented by the ancient Qianlou. Although the autumn water is not in front of us, the vast sky gives people a feeling of endless vastness.
I kept pressing the shutter button to freeze this beautiful moment forever, and those countless early follow ups finally brought me this emotion. However, photos can only capture the scene of that moment, but cannot retain that emotion. But moved in my heart, it will become a beautiful memory in my life.