Verse 1
An ancient city stands, through thousand years it glows
With gems and talents, like stars in heaven flows
Scholars and champions, in history’s long tale
Red spirit passes on, our culture shall prevail
The fairest views on earth, like fairyland unbound
Guiling Ridge blushes bright, with morning glow crowned
When April breathes anew, the world turns warm and new
Come see the azaleas, in Macheng in full bloom
Verse 2
Guifeng Peak’s green rocks breathe fresh, azaleas greet the sun
Futian River’s white chrysanthemums, shine one by one
Tea oil floats fragrant, warm to every heart
Chengmagang’s red flags fly, where generals once started smart
Muzidian’s aged rice wine, years in every cup
Songbu’s fresh vegetables thrive, “Little Hankou” wakes up
Yantian’s chestnuts fill the air with sweet and nutty smell
Hanging pot meals taste like home, stories they tell
Baigu Ancient Town holds charm, meat cakes and fish noodles renowned
Wunao Mountain’s holy land, quiet and profound
Jiulong Mountain stands tall, majestic and steep
Zhongguanyi remembers past, in elegance deep
Yanhe Ancient Ferry nurtures talents through the age
Shining in Chu land, from generation to stage
Chorus
Dabie Mountains stand tall, Jushui River flows long
Macheng’s beautiful scenes, praised in every song
Red soul forges our spirit, culture shines forevermore
A city of mountains and streams, with fragrance to the core
Verse 3
Ancient grace lives on, new breeze brings sweet scent
High-speed rails reach the world, roads to far horizons bent
Industries prosper home, tourism writes new page
Urban and rural thrive together, blessing every age
We never forget our heart, our mission we hold tight
Strive in the new era, chase dreams to shining light
Bridge
From old town to new city, from books to red soul
Every inch of our land, holds spirit pure and whole
Flowers bloom and fade away, tides come and go in turn
Macheng’s everlasting story, louder we learn
Chorus
Dabie Mountains stand tall, Jushui River flows long
Macheng’s beautiful scenes, praised in every song
Red soul forges our spirit, culture shines forevermore
A city of mountains and streams, with fragrance to the core
Outro
When April breathes anew, the world turns warm and new
Come see the azaleas, in Macheng in full bloom
Our heart will never change, tomorrow shines more bright
Macheng’s glory rises, endless in the light