Peking University is one of the most famous universities in China, boasting a long history, renowned alumni, the best teaching quality in the country, and equal fame with Tsinghua University. It is the learning paradise that every Chinese student looks forward to and admires. Here is an essay about a one-day trip to Peking University.
We entered through the nearest gate and within a hundred meters, we were free from the hustle and bustle of the outside world.
The bushes and trees on both sides were lush and shady. Under their embrace, the garden was quiet and peaceful, and time seemed to stand still. All we could hear were the hurried footsteps of passersby and their hushed conversations.
It was not as mysterious as when Zhen Shiyin stumbled into the illusory realm, but entering such an environment, all our worries and anxieties melted away like sand swallowed by clear water.
As dusk approached, the summer heat had not yet dissipated. The trees and grasses, pavilions and towers in the garden had all donned their dark evening gowns, leaving the chirping of cicadas and croaking of frogs as their musical accompaniment.
Birds are different, however, and seemed to be so homesick that they quickly disappeared into the twilight, leaving no trace.
It wasn’t until the round, flower-bud-like nightlights lit up along the road that we caught a glimpse of one or two sleepy birds perched peacefully on the lampshades, not afraid of being disturbed by passersby. But on second thought, whether they were students coming and going or visitors taking a stroll, no one would dare to disturb the ancient charm of this place, which was truly a work of art.
At a fork in the road, the famous Weiming Lake came into view. We paused for a moment by the lake, enjoying the gentle evening breeze that blew over the water, refreshing our spirits.
The Weiming Lake at dusk was devoid of the usual shimmering blue water, only reflecting the golden hues of the setting sun. The gentle breeze rippled the surface of the lake, creating waves like a golden fish swimming freely in the distance. Even the fatigue we had accumulated seemed to disappear, leaving no trace.
As dusk deepened, the locust and willow trees along the shore grew thick and lush, their leaves seemingly rushing ahead of the night, quickly turning into mottled shadows.
The lake surface and the sky surrounded by the shadows of the trees became the brightest spots, like two copper mirrors reflecting each other, playing tricks with the changing colors, shifting from cool sapphire to warm orange, and finally fading into gray and darkness.
They merged with the shadows on the surrounding shores, as if announcing the closing ceremony. So our little rest by the lake came to an end.
This visual effect was very hazy.
Isn’t this twilight scenery quite sad?
Guided by the dim light of the streetlamps, we entered a secluded path by the lake. Patches of bamboo grew in an orderly fashion along the path, and farther on, we could faintly see some pine trees. The distant pines and nearby bamboos stood side by side, creating a scene of staggered shadows and deep green. The cobblestones beneath our feet were uneven, with moss patches of varying shades, and even the air seemed to be filled with the scent of pine and bamboo, making us pause and linger. Closing our eyes and listening to the sound of the wind through the trees and the swaying bamboos, taking a deep breath, the fragrance was refreshing, and we were enchanted, reluctant to leave.
Pleasant time always passes quickly, and as night fell, we reluctantly bid farewell to Peking University, bathed in the twilight.
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