吳船錄

Leaving the bustling capital of Chengdu, the narrator sets out on a modest boat down the tributaries that merge into the mighty Min River. The water glides past the fragrant Orchid Pavilion, where blossoming plum trees frame a tranquil tea house, and the famed Wanli Bridge—once praised by a legendary strategist— arches gracefully over the currents. Along the banks, fields burst with newly sprouted rice after a long drought, and friendly farmers wave their tools in a quiet celebration of the coming harvest.

The journey continues through a patchwork of villages where bamboo groves sway and unique local brews are poured from carved “Pi tubes.” Sacred sites rise from the mist: a towering mountain shrine, a hidden Taoist altar, and a winding rope bridge that tests the steadiness of every traveler. Through poetic descriptions and keen observations, the work paints a vivid portrait of the region’s natural beauty, historic landmarks, and the everyday lives of its people, inviting listeners to wander the ancient landscape alongside the author.