Climbing Stork Tower

Synopsis

Wang Zhihuan's famous quatillion: 'To see a thousand miles further, ascend another story.'

Original Text

白日依山尽，黄河入海流。
欲穷千里目，更上一层楼。

The white sun sets behind the mountains,
The Yellow River flows into the sea.
To see a thousand miles further,
Ascend another story.

Overview

"Climbing Stork Tower" is one of the most beloved short poems in Chinese literature. In just twenty characters, Wang Zhihuan captures a magnificent landscape and delivers an enduring message about striving for greater heights.

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