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.
载酒岳阳楼,秋入洞庭深碧。 极目水天无际,正白苹风急。 月明不见宿鸥惊,醉把玉阑拍。 谁解百年心事,恰钓船横笛。