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HARRISON MATHISUnited States

Following the light of "Let Me Shine," complete a journey from the northern water town to the Window of the World.

After 20 years, revisiting the old place brings overwhelming emotions! Twenty years is enough for a boy to mature and enough for the scenery in memory to be tinged with a different glow. In Gubei Water Town, time seems to be enchanted. Here, there is not only the grandeur of the North but also the gentle soul of Jiangnan—the bluestone paths winding forward, the Simatai Great Wall silently guarding the distant ridges, and the ripples stirred by the black-awning boats reflecting the densely packed Ming and Qing old houses. When night falls and the lights of Tangshi Street gradually come on, you will believe that the tenderness and determination in the stories are hidden behind every wooden window and in the glow of every lantern. Returning to Gubei Water Town, the bluestone paths still wind the same way, but the figure that once leapt and ran on the bridge has learned to walk slowly. The sound of water rocked by the black-awning boats remains, but what it carries is no longer the youthful longing of the past, but the relief of "the light boat has passed ten thousand mountains." The Simatai Great Wall remains silent as before; it witnessed the bold promises made by that boy to the mountains twenty years ago and now embraces the quiet contemplation of clouds rolling by from a middle-aged man. At the Window of the World, it is a dream of a global sprint. The silhouette of the Eiffel Tower, the solemn Arc de Triomphe, and the charming Leaning Tower of Pisa all meet you within a small space. Here, there are no geographical barriers, only a symphony of cultures, with a scene at every step, like flipping through a three-dimensional world geography album, taking in the iconic landscapes of the world. All the roads traveled ultimately lead to the hometown of the heart. Revisiting the old place, seeing the scenery unchanged, and the years clearly marked. One trip, two completely different dreams. Thanks to "Let Me Shine," the scenery has become the footnote of the story.
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Posted: Oct 20, 2025
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