Meeting Daohu Lake, the 'Chinese Colors' Hidden in the Mountains and Rivers!

Farewell to the colorful spring,

The romantic and brilliant summer has arrived!

Summer, woven from a tapestry of colors,

Is so dazzling and enchanting.

Naming colors after natural landscapes—

This is a uniquely Chinese romance.

This summer, let’s journey to Daohu Lake together

And admire the “Chinese colors” within its scenery.

Capture your favorite “Chinese color.”

Dao Lake, a sparkling pearl by the water in Luxi Township, Qimen

Legend has it that the poet immortal Li Bai once visited this place

and was captivated by the local beauty

On a bamboo raft, he accidentally knocked over his wine jug

hence the name “Dao Lake”

Here, perhaps due to long years of quiet solitude

everything remains pure and natural

With many mountains, scarce land, crisscrossing rivers, and charming scenery

it is delicate yet rich in hidden character

No need to mention history or culture

just the landscape alone is enough to make one linger and forget to leaveSome say the colors of Dǎohú’s landscapes resemble the sky-blue in the works of poets and painters.

I’ve been waiting for a misty rain by the mountains and waters.

The hills on both sides of Daohu Lake are lush and green.

The water, reflecting the mountain shadows, is vibrant with greenery.

Every brushstroke captures a scene.

No matter the season, it never loses its charm.

When it’s clear, there’s wind; when it’s cloudy, there’s rain.

If a misty rain comes,

I’d hold an oil-paper umbrella,

Stroll along the lakeshore,

Watching the mountains and water gradually blur in the drizzle.

They seem to hold endless stories.

The poetic spirit of Daohu Lake condenses into a touch of enchanting sky blue.

Some say the color of Daohu Lake’s mountains and water

**is the iris blue borrowed from the sky by the lake.**Daohu Lake’s sky is a deep, translucent blue.
Beneath the blue sky, the lake looks as if it’s been mixed with detergent.
Crisp white clouds are reflected on its surface,
as if the entire sky has been tucked into the water.
The water and sky share one color.
Mountains are as dark as eyebrow ink, waters as clear as a mirror—
a scene so poetic and picturesque,
it’s enough to make anyone fall deeply in love.
Here, you can also capture stunning photos that feel like you’re standing in a realm of mirrors.

Some say the colors of Daohu’s mountains and waters
are the ink-dyed hues of the old dwellings on both sides of the lake.

Scattered around Daohu Lake are Huizhou-style dwellings, nestled among mountains and rivers.

The ten-mile clear, winding waters stretch alongside a skyline of rolling hills.

Daohu Lake meanders through white-walled, black-tiled architecture,

adding a touch of Huizhou charm to its original tranquility.

Ancient villages and the stunning landscapes of Daohu Lake

blend harmoniously, forming a freehand ink-wash painting.

Bathed in years of time-honored history,

it remains natural and simple, yet carries a sense of historical depth.

The enchanting landscapes hide poetic charm that intoxicates the soul.

**Some say the colors of Daohu Lake’s mountains and waters

are shades of deep and light autumnal yellow.**

In the simple score of time,
a few small boats drift on Inverted Lake.
The afterglow of the setting sun gently spills,
covering the entire lake.

The mountains and waters of Inverted Lake seem draped in an autumn-hued veil.
This sudden beauty leaves no time to dodge,
nor the will to look away.

Inverted Lake at sunset—
a lone boat is like a painting.
I seem to see a woman in flowing robes, a faint smile fading,
disappearing into the twilight over the lake…Having seen the world’s splendor,
Only then do you realize the beauty of China’s hues.
Colors passed down through millennia,
Stunning the passage of time,
Gentle the years by Daohu Lake.

The beauty of Daohu Lake is far more than four colors.
A single glance captures the heart—
It’s meeting you, Daohu Lake.

A ray of sunlight refracts through the mountains and waters.
The most special is you,
The most unforgettable is you,
The most beautiful is you.

This summer,
Why not come in person and wander through Daohu Lake?
Appreciate the ever-present “Chinese colors” here,
And gift yourself a unique summer memory.

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