Song Ci is an important part of ancient Chinese literature, known alongside Tang poetry as the "twin peaks". Ci originated in the Tang Dynasty and flourished in the Song Dynasty, featuring masters like Su Shi, Xin Qiji, and Li Qingzhao.
春睡起,积雪满燕山。 万里长城横玉带,六街灯火已阑珊,人立蓟楼间。 空懊恼,独客此时还。 辔压马头金错落,鞍笼驼背锦斓班。 肠断唱门关。