甫一開放
恭王府就躍升為
北京附近最熱門的景點
不僅門票最高
而且遊客最多
隨著解說員的話聲
此起彼落，紛飛錯落
一群群遊客
急急趕著腳程
揮汗跟隨在後
摩肩擦踵，推來擠去
深怕一不小心
便會跟丟掉隊
原來大家為了
恭王有大本事，能夠
求福祿，致貲財
築宮室，造庭院
闢美池，修戲園
攀附，拍馬，抓權
甚至權傾王室
耍盡諸般手段
唉，來此一遊的世人呀
你興致勃勃而來
要看的就是這些嗎？
註：恭王府為北京附近新開放的遊覽景點。作者於1999年8月參加北京一日遊行程前 往一遊，見該景點果如詩中所云「不僅門票最高，而且遊客最多」，遊客擠得水洩不通。不知遊客果為何而來？
Visiting Prince Gong’s Residence Hsu chiCheng
Since it opened to the public
Prince Gong’s Residence
Has been the most popular scenic spot in Beijing
The price of its entrance ticket is the most high
And visitors to it is the most also
While listening to the guide’s explanation
Group upon group of visitors
Here and there
Jostling each other in a crowd
Following the guide
In a hurry
For fear of
Falling behind
It turns out that Prince Gong
Is regarded by all to be an able person
He was good at
Seeking personal glory, amassing wealth
Building palaces, gardens and playhouses
He was also well versed in
Attaching himself to the emperor and playing politics
His power even dominated the royal court
Ah, the common people coming for a visit
Is this what you long to see
When you come here full of enthusiasm?
Note: Prince Gong’s Residence is a scenic spot opened recently to the public. In August 1999, I went to Beijing and visited Prince Gong’s Residence. The price of its entrance ticket is the most high and visitors to it is the most also.I wonder why so many visitors come here. @
