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.
秋尽江南叶未凋。 晚云高。 情山隐隐水迢迢。 接亭皋。 二十四桥明月夜,弭兰桡。 玉人何处教吹箫。 可怜宵。