In China’s long and rich cultural history, ancient poetry is not only a literary treasure but also a reflection of the nation’s thoughts, emotions, and aesthetic ideals. How to integrate these classic poems with vocal music, giving them new life in modern music education, is a subject worth further exploring. This textbook systematically organizes and arranges Chinese ancient poetry into vocal art songs and song cycles, providing valuable learning and teaching resources for both students and teachers. It not only helps students gain a deeper understanding of the imagery in Chinese ancient poetry but also allows them to incorporate the essence of Chinese traditional culture into vocal performance. Compared to foreign art songs and cycles, Chinese ancient poetry in vocal music has unique aesthetic qualities in terms of rhythm and emotional expression. Western art songs, especially those from the Romantic period, tend to focus on the lyricism of the melody and the complexity of the accompaniment, expressing coherent themes or emotions through multiple movements. In contrast, Chinese vocal art songs based on ancient poetry place greater emphasis on the rhythmic beauty of the poetry itself and the harmonious unity between the words and the music. This textbook not only includes numerous individual art songs but also carefully arranges song cycles, showcasing the coherent themes and profound imagery found in Chinese ancient poetry.