The Hard Road to Shu is a poem by great Tang dynasty poet Li Bai. Through romanticism techniques, Li artistically portrays the rugged, steep, formidable, and treacherous nature of ancient Shu paths, capturing its awe-inspiring and insurmountable grandeur. In celebrating the magnificent landscapes of Shu, the poem highlights the majestic beauty of the China’s mountains and rivers, fully reflecting Li’s romantic temperament and his deep love for nature. The artist perfectly translates the emotions of the poem into painting techniques, using visual language to recreate the imagery contained in the poem, achieving a harmonious unity of poetry and painting.