Mount Eternal South

Mount Eternal South

by Wang Wei

translated by Xu Yuanchong

The highest peak scrapes the sky blue; it extends from hills to the sea.

When I look back, clouds shut the view; when I come near, no mist I see.

Peaks vary in north and south side; vales differ in sunshine or shade.

Seeking a lodge where to abide, I ask a woodman when I wade.

终南山

[唐]王维

太乙近天都，连山接海隅。

白云回望合，青霭入看无。

分野中峰变，阴晴众壑殊。

欲投人处宿，隔水问樵夫。