Leaving the hustle and bustle, finding solace in a cityscape while leisurely wandering is often the best way to truly experience a city walk. To feel the warmth of the land and uncover the cultural heritage of a city, one must tread the streets and take in the sights, getting closer to the beauty within.

The renowned southern city of Guangzhou has provided a rich canvas for countless poets and writers throughout its history. Their depictions of Guangzhou in their works range from grand and bustling to colorful and charming, warm and splendid. Among the essential subjects of their prose and poetry is the Pearl River.

The meandering and extensive Pearl River has nurtured the inclusive Lingnan culture, as contemporary author Chen Junnian wrote in "The Southern Bank": "The Pearl River has nourished the timeless city of rams, embellished the city of flowers, enriched the city of golden harvest, and invigorated the thoughts and emotions of the people of Guangdong. The Pearl River, our mother river!"

"Water is ingrained in the bones of Guangzhou," as Xu Nantie said in "The Water of Guangzhou." To bring these words to life, one can take a leisurely stroll along the banks of the Pearl River. As evening descends, ride the tram covering the "Most Beautiful Seven Kilometers in Guangzhou" to the Pazhou Bridge, find the perfect spot to gaze at the Pearl River, and witness a breathtaking sunset on the shores of the "Orange Sea," finding solace deep within.

As night falls and the city lights up, the skyscrapers on both sides of the river illuminate the landscape. The expansive surface of the Pearl River reflects countless stars, creating the perfect moment to experience the nighttime charm of the Pearl River. Visitors can choose a suitable pier and boat, enjoying the night breeze while admiring the cityscape and delving into the river's two-thousand-year history, gaining a deeper appreciation for this metropolis where leisure and prosperity coexist.

Along the Pearl River, the azure waves and the lingering twilight complement each other while the gentle breeze blows and neon lights shimmer. People come here to admire the flowers, take leisurely walks, chat, and stroll, relishing the tranquility and comfort. This is the right way to embrace life and have a beautiful moment of escape from the hustle and bustle.

珠江水粼粼，羊城晚舟忙丨走读广州探寻诗意

忽略喧嚣与人潮，在城市里自由闲逛，City Walk应该是最好的方式。用心感受一方水土的温度，用脚步丈量一座城的文化底蕴，在一街一景中不断向美好靠近。

南国名城广州为古往今来的无数文人骚客提供了深厚的创作土壤，他们笔下的广州或壮阔、繁华，或缤纷、可爱，抑或是温暖、灿烂，而其中必不可少的描写对象便是珠江。

蜿蜒绵长的珠江孕育了兼容并包的岭南文化，正如当代作家陈俊年《南边的岸》中所写：“珠江滋养了千古羊城，美化了锦绣花城，丰润了金色穗城，激活了广东人的思维与情性。珠江，我们的母亲河呵！”

“广州的‘水’是浸在骨子里的”，徐南铁《广州的水之缘》中如是说。让文字照进现实，漫步到珠江沿岸一探究竟。傍晚，乘着“广州最美七公里”的有轨电车来到琶洲大桥，找到眺望珠江的最佳位置，在水波荡漾的“橘子海”边观赏一场绝美的落日，收获内心深处的归宿。

接着，华灯初上，夜色朦胧，两岸的高楼大厦流光溢彩，宽阔的珠江江面倒映着繁星点点，成为体会珠水夜韵的最佳时机。游客可根据自身情况选择合适的码头和游船，吹着晚风一边欣赏夜景，一边了解珠江两千年的变迁历程，好好看一看这座闲适与繁华相融的大都市。

珠江边上，碧波和余晖交相辉映，晚风和霓虹温柔璀璨。人们在这里赏花、散步，聊天、闲逛，享受平静与舒适。这是自洽生活的正确打开方式，也是逃离喧嚣的美好治愈时刻。

监制丨龚丹枫 陈晓璇
策划、统筹丨秦小杰 王沫依
文字丨王沫依 实习生 李晓蝶
翻译丨刘佳慧
责编丨古司祺
校对丨赵丹丹