〔款識〕天池為長白山最壯觀之火山口形成高山湖泊，如巨大明珠鑲於雪白銀鍊中，松花、圖們、鴨綠三江均發源於此，為滿族、朝鮮人龍興之地，又稱龍池。辛巳七月廿六日早起大雨，雲霧籠罩，池頂不得登臨，冒雨往探長白大瀑布，傍晚雨歇，始得登天池一窺真貌時，斜陽穿雲，諸峰如洗，岩壁七彩燦然，而湖水碧綠如鏡，秀麗清絕，頗有驚豔之嘆，歸而記之，時已近中秋矣，蓴波周澄。
〔鈐印〕周澄、蓴波、取諸懷抱
[Inscription]
Tianchi is the most magnificent volcanic lake on Changbai Mountain. It is like a giant pearl set in a chain of snow-white silver. The Songhua, Tumen, and Yalu Rivers all originate here. It is a place of origin for the Manchu and Korean peoples, also called Dragon Lake. On the morning of July 26th, during the year of Xinsi, it rained heavily, and clouds and mist shrouded the lake’s summit, making it impossible to climb. In the afternoon, the rain stopped, and I finally ascended the mountain to glimpse the true form of Tianchi. The sun pierced through the clouds, and the peaks, freshly washed, gleamed in brilliant colors. The lake’s water was emerald green, pure and clear, breathtaking in its beauty. I recorded this upon my return, and it was nearly Mid-Autumn by then. Painted by Chunbo, Chou Chen.
[Seals]
Chou Chen、Chunbo、From the heart