Bashire Reservoir

Harnessing the Yi River’s flow, cutting through the mighty shore, the tranquil lake reflects the southern Shandong land. Ascend to feel a surge of leisurely delight, drift in a boat and suddenly find life’s burdens light. The fertile fields of Gezhuang yield their bounty with a single hand’s reach, while the reservoir’s farming women face the cold at year’s end. Here, amidst such scenery, one becomes part of the painting — no less than a sunny dam suspended in time...