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.
黄包先著风霜劲。 独占一年佳景。 点点吴盐雪凝。 玉脍和齑冷。 洋园谁识黄金径。 一棹洞庭秋兴。 香荐兰皋汤鼎。 残酒西窗醒。