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.
神州丽景春先到。 看看是、韶光早。 园林深处东风过,红杏里、莺声好。 漠漠青烟远远道。 触目是、绿杨芳草。 莫惜醉重游,逡巡又、年华老。