Verse meets brush in timeless dialogue

The exhibition has become a cultural draw during Shenyang's winter travel season, attracting visitors from across the country.

Supported by the local government, the museum is collaborating with hotels, scenic spots and a ski resort to provide visitor discounts, encouraging longer stays and boosting local tourism.

"It's a romantic exhibition, weaving together different themes on the integration of poetry and paintings," says Liao Xiaohan, 32, from Chongqing, who recently visited the city for the exhibition.

"Viewing these precious works brings profound tranquility; it feels like conversing with the artists across hundreds of years," she says, adding that she is an enthusiast of Chinese painting and is learning the art by replicating masterpieces.