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.
鹳鹊楼头日暖,蓬莱殿里花香。 草绿烟迷步辇,天高日近龙床。
楼上正临宫外,人间不见仙家。 寒食轻烟薄雾,满城明月梨花。
按舞骊山影里,回銮渭水光中。 玉笛一天明月,翠华满陌东风。
殿后春旗簇仗,楼前御队穿花。 一片红云闹处,外人遥认官家。