I returned to my hometown after winning the koi lottery.

The next morning, all five of them wanted to go to Honghu Park. So, they woke up early and headed for the park. The air was fresh, and morning exercisers were doing Tai Chi and jogging by the lake. A few people strolled along the lakeside path, admiring the natural scenery of Honghu Lake.

The lake shimmered in the morning light, dotted with lotus leaves. Although the lotus season had passed, one could still imagine the beauty of summer's blooming lotuses: "The lotus leaves stretch to the sky, their green leaves are endless, and the lotus flowers are a striking red in the sunlight." Willows swayed by the lake, their branches drooping over the surface, swaying gently in the breeze.

A few people found a bench in the park and sat down, quietly enjoying the tranquility of the early morning. In the distance, a few water birds were playing on the lake, sometimes diving into the water, sometimes spreading their wings and flying high, adding a sense of vitality and vigor to Honghu Lake.

Sister Tao took a deep breath, "The air here is so fresh." Zhang Nan and Zhang Bei had already run to the lake to watch the waterfowl. Xiao Xing spotted a butterfly among the flowers by the lake and started chasing it. Li Fugui was nearby, taking photos of everyone, capturing this beautiful moment.

Sunlight streamed across the surface of Honghu Park, shimmering like countless tiny pieces of gold. Zhang Nan, Zhang Bei, Xiao Xing, Li Fugui, and Xiao Taojie stood at the boat rental station by the lake, excitedly discussing what kind of boat to choose for their water adventure.

Zhang Nan pointed to a yellow pedal boat, his eyes full of anticipation: "Let's take that one, the yellow is so eye-catching, and we can pedal together." Zhang Bei was a little hesitant. He glanced at the electric boat with a canopy next to it: "The electric one is so easy, we can enjoy the scenery." Xiao Xing was attracted by a cute swan boat, and she pulled Sister Tao's arm and acted coquettishly: "Sister Tao, that swan boat is so cute, let's take that one." Li Fugui laughed on the side: "Don't argue, just listen to me, let's take the yellow pedal boat, it's more powerful." In the end, the minority obeyed the majority, and they still chose the yellow pedal boat.

Five people boarded the boat one after another. Zhang Nan and Zhang Bei sat at the bow, responsible for steering, while Xiao Xing, Li Fugui, and Xiao Taojie pedaled vigorously at the stern. At first, the boat moved forward crookedly, accompanied by their laughter and exclamations. Xiao Xing pedaled and shouted, "Oh, I feel like my legs are not my own. Why is this boat so hard to control?" Li Fugui was full of energy: "Xiao Xing, you can't do it now? We've only just started."

Gradually, the boat became more stable. They passed a lotus field, a field of lotus leaves, pink and white lotus flowers, some in bud and some in full bloom. Sister Tao reached out to grab a lotus flower, but Zhang Nan stopped her, "Sister Tao, you can't pick them! Let them stay here and enjoy their beauty." Sister Tao stuck out her tongue and sat back down. At this time, a dragonfly flew over and landed on the side of the boat. Xiao Xing whispered excitedly, "Look, it looks like this dragonfly is guiding us."

Suddenly, a boat passed by quickly, and the waves it stirred up caused their boat to shake violently. Xiao Xing screamed in fear and grabbed Li Fugui's arm tightly. Li Fugui held Xiao Xing steady while shouting, "Zhang Nan, Zhang Bei, hold on!" Zhang Nan and Zhang Bei tried hard to control the direction of the boat, and finally managed to stabilize the boat again. Zhang Bei wiped the sweat from his forehead: "I was so scared, those guys were driving the boat too hard."

The boat continued to move forward and they arrived at the center of the lake. Here, the wind was calm and the view was wide. Zhang Nan suggested that everyone take a break, so they stopped pedaling and let the boat drift on the water. Xiao Xing looked at the white clouds floating in the sky and sighed, "Days like this are so beautiful. I wish it could always be like this." Sister Xiao Tao smiled and nodded, "Yes, there are no worries, just us and this lake." Li Fugui took out some snacks from his backpack and shared them with everyone, "Come on, replenish your energy. We have a return trip soon."

Over snacks, they struck up a conversation. Zhang Nan recounted a funny story about his childhood boating in the countryside, where he'd fallen into the water and been rescued with a silly grin. Zhang Bei recalled an embarrassing experience in the park where he and his friends had a boat race and the boat capsized. Xiao Xing and Xiao Tao laughed their heads off, and Li Fugui joked, "This is your boating adventure story."

After resting enough, they prepared to return. This time, Xiao Xing and Xiao Tao took the bow, while Zhang Nan, Zhang Bei, and Li Fugui took the stern. Perhaps due to their experience, the return trip was much smoother. Xiao Xing hummed a cheerful little tune, and the others joined in, their voices drifting across the lake.

As they approached the shore, they saw a group of children flying kites. The colorful kites dancing in the sky complemented the beautiful scenery of Honghu Park. Zhang Nan smiled and said, "It feels like we are just like those kites, free and unfettered."

When the boat docked, their Honghu Park boating trip ended, but this joyful time will remain in their memory forever. They left Honghu Park with full of joy and anticipation for the next adventure, and their laughter seemed to still echo on the lake.

When they walked out of the park, Xiao Xing suddenly turned around and shouted towards the gate of Honghu Park: "Honghu Park, we will be back!" The others also shouted loudly, because they knew that this place had their unique and beautiful memories.

After leaving Honghu Park, they came to Jingzhou Folk Culture Village.

As you enter the village and walk forward, you will see some traditional residential buildings that showcase the folk culture of the Jingzhou area, including wedding customs, festivals, etc.

I saw the phoenix crowns and bridal robes worn by ancient Jingzhou brides, and the props used by people in dragon and lion dances during traditional festivals. These gave me a deeper understanding of Jingzhou's folk culture.

Here, I also participated in some folk activities, such as trying to strike an ancient bronze gong, the resonant sound echoing throughout the village. I also saw folk artists making handicrafts. Xiao Xing curiously leaned over to watch an old man weaving a bamboo basket. "Grandpa, you weave it beautifully," the old man said with a smile, "This is an old craft from Jingzhou."

They visited traditional residential buildings and learned about Jingzhou's wedding customs, festivals, and other folk culture. Zhang Bei donned an ancient groom's hat, much to everyone's laughter. Xiao Tao, observing the props used in dragon and lion dances during traditional festivals, said, "These folk customs are truly fascinating and should be passed down."

The two-day trip is coming to an end soon, and we are going to say goodbye to Jingzhou.

Two days passed quickly, and my trip to Jingzhou was coming to an end. I was walking back to the hotel to pack my luggage, feeling reluctant to leave this city.

Over the past two days, we've departed from Zhang Juzheng's former residence, walked along the ancient city walls of Jingzhou, savored Jingzhou's delicious cuisine, admired the treasures at the Jingzhou Museum, felt the bustle of the ancient city at night, appreciated the natural scenery of Honghu Lake, and experienced the folk customs of the Jingzhou Folk Culture Village. Jingzhou, like a kindly elder, recounted its long history and rich culture.

Li Fugui dragged his luggage and looked back at the city for the last time. He knew that this separation was only temporary. The beauty of Jingzhou had been deeply imprinted in his heart. Everyone looked forward to coming back next time to continue exploring more mysteries of this ancient and charming city.

Sister Xiaotao said somewhat reluctantly, "I really don't want to leave. Jingzhou is so much fun." Li Fugui patted her shoulder and said, "It's okay. We can come back again when we have the chance." Zhang Nan, Zhang Bei and Xiao Xing also nodded. They set off on their journey with full of memories and love for Jingzhou.

Jingzhou was called Jiangling in ancient times. Li Bai wrote a poem about it: "I left Baidi in the morning amidst the colorful clouds, and returned to Jiangling a thousand miles away in one day. The monkeys on both sides of the river kept crying, and my light boat had already passed through thousands of mountains."

This poem was written by Li Bai in the second year of the Qianyuan reign of Emperor Suzong of the Tang Dynasty. Li Bai was exiled to Yelang because of the case of Li Lin, the Prince of Yong. He was pardoned when he reached Baidicheng and was traveling east by boat back to Jiangling. This poem was written by Li Bai in the second year of the Qianyuan reign of Emperor Suzong of the Tang Dynasty. Li Bai was exiled to Yelang because of the case of Li Lin, the Prince of Yong. He was pardoned when he reached Baidicheng and was traveling east by boat back to Jiangling.

"Come and leave Baidi in the morning, amidst the colorful clouds": "Come" indicates the departure time is morning, and "farewell" means farewell. Baidi City is located on Baidi Mountain in Fengjie County, Chongqing. The terrain is towering. Looking up from the river below the mountain, it seems to rise into the clouds. The three words "amid the colorful clouds" not only describe the height of Baidi City, but also show the gorgeous scenery of Baidi City under the morning glow. It also sets the stage for the description of the boat's speed in the following text.

"A thousand miles to Jiangling, but only one day to return": "A thousand miles" and "one day" form a sharp contrast, using exaggeration to emphasize the distance from Baidicheng to Jiangling and the speed of the boat. The word "return" reveals the poet's joy after being pardoned, as if he is eager to return home. Although Jiangling is not his hometown, it feels like returning home.

The apes on both sides of the river cry incessantly: In ancient times, the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River were often visited by the long howling of apes. The poet was sailing on the river, and the apes' cries on both sides of the river continued. However, due to the boat's extremely fast speed, the apes' cries became one in his ears. This sentence uses the apes' cries to highlight the boat's speed and also adds a sense of dynamic beauty to the poem.

The light boat has passed through thousands of mountains: The "light" in "light boat" not only describes the boat's brisk pace, but also implies the poet's relaxed and joyful mood. The "trill mountains" describes the numerous mountains along the way and the boat's rapid speed, which made the poet pass through countless peaks without realizing it. This sentence is both a vivid description of the boat's journey and a natural expression of the poet's joyful mood of regaining freedom after enduring hardships.

The poem blends the poet's joyful and homeward-looking mood after being pardoned with the magnificent scenery of the mountains and rivers and the smooth and brisk feeling of sailing down the river. Its broad artistic conception and bold momentum create a sense of ethereal movement, making it one of Li Bai's representative seven-character quatrains.

And there's the famous poem "Linjiangxian": "The rolling Yangtze River flows eastward, its waves wash away all heroes, and success and failure are all in vain. The green mountains remain, the sunsets turn red again and again." When you stand on the ancient city wall of Jingzhou, gazing at the surging Yangtze River, you can better appreciate the sentiments about historical changes and heroes contained in the poem.