Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

Chapter 1051 1062. Taiyuan
Li Xiao walked into a restaurant on Sunflower Island. The environment here is elegant and beautifully furnished. There are several paintings on the wall, and a corner of the sea of ​​sunflowers can be seen outside the window, creating a romantic atmosphere.

He found a seat by the window and sat down. Through the window, he could see the setting sun gradually setting in the west, dyeing the entire island with gold.

The waiter came over and asked with a smile, "Sir, what would you like to drink?"

"Let's have a special drink on the island." Li Xiao replied.

"Okay, I'll serve it right away." The waiter said politely and left.

When the grilled fish is served, it is placed in a small and exquisite porcelain plate, and the golden-yellow fish skin exudes an attractive aroma.The body of the fish is cut into several sections, and each section is grilled evenly and crispy, revealing a hint of golden oil.The fish is drizzled with a little sauce, which looks very tempting.Li Xiao picked up the chopsticks, slowly peeled off a piece of meat, and put it in his mouth.The taste is delicious, the fish melts in the mouth, the mouth is full of strong fish fragrance, and the slightly spicy taste makes people have endless aftertaste.Every piece of meat is so delicious, it's hard to get enough of it.

Li Xiao ate with relish, and couldn't help but sigh: "The grilled fish here is really delicious, I have never eaten such delicious fish before."

The waiter replied with a smile: "The fish here are caught from the sea, fresh and delicious."

Li Xiao nodded and continued to enjoy the food.Just then, he saw a young girl enter the restaurant.She has long hair shawl and wears a simple dress, looking very refreshing and natural.Her eyes swept across the restaurant, and finally fixed on Li Xiao, and walked over with a smile.

"Hello, may I have dinner with you?" the girl asked.

Li Xiao was a little surprised, but quickly replied: "Of course, it's more fun to dine together."

The girl smiled, sat next to Li Xiao, and ordered a grilled fish.The two chatted while tasting the food, and before they knew it, dinner time had passed.The girl stood up and said, "Thank you for your company today, I wish you a pleasant journey."

Li Xiao also stood up and responded, "Thank you for the invitation, it was a wonderful night."

The two said goodbye with a smile and left the restaurant respectively.Li Xiao felt very happy, and this trip made him experience many wonderful things.

While Li Xiao was enjoying the food, a young couple sat on the table next to them. The girl's laughter was crisp, and the boy looked very cheerful. The two interacted frequently and seemed very affectionate.

"Is the food delicious?" The girl asked Li Xiao with a smile.

"Yes, it's very delicious." Li Xiao replied.

"We are locals, and it has become our habit to eat here." The boy introduced with a smile.

"Sunflower Island is really a beautiful place, and I have fallen in love with it." Li Xiao said with emotion.

"Yes, every summer, a sea of ​​golden sunflowers blooms here, which is very beautiful," the girl said.

"I went to appreciate it today, it's so beautiful." Li Xiao recalled the beautiful scenery just now, full of joy.

"You can also go swimming at our beach. The water is very clear and the sand is fine." The boy recommended.

"Sounds good, I'll go swimming tomorrow." Li Xiao said enthusiastically.

After dinner, Li Xiao and the couple exchanged contact information. They also introduced Li Xiao to other attractions and activities in Sunflower Island, which made him feel that the trip was more fulfilling.

Li Xiao returned to the homestay, ready to take a good rest.He opened the window, and the sea breeze blowing in made him feel comfortable and pleasant.

This homestay is very distinctive, with simple and elegant decoration, full of ocean atmosphere.The beds and furniture in the room are mainly made of logs, which makes people feel warm and natural.

He lay on the bed, quietly enjoying this rare moment of tranquility.Suddenly, the phone rang, it was a message from a friend.

"Hey, Li Xiao, are you in Sunflower Island now?"

"Yeah, I'm resting at the hotel right now. What's the matter?"

"Do you have time to see the mysterious sights on this small island?"

"What mysterious attraction? Tell me in detail."

“This attraction is a small bay surrounded by rocks, and it is said that there is a mysterious temple. It is difficult to find here, but it is definitely worth seeing.”

Hearing his friend's description, Li Xiao found it very interesting, and immediately decided to go on an adventure.

The next morning, Li Xiao rented a bicycle and started his adventure.He came to the small bay that his friend told him, and saw many tourists taking pictures.

But he didn't find the so-called temple, and after resting on the road for a few days, he left.

After returning home for a short rest for a few days, he soon embarked on a new journey.

His goal this time is Taiyuan.

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Li Xiao got on the high-speed train to Taiyuan, admiring the scenery outside the window along the way.He saw golden wheat fields, verdant forests and rolling mountains.As the train got closer and closer to Taiyuan, he began to feel the excitement of the city.

After getting off the train, Li Xiao came to the urban area of ​​TY, surrounded by people and traffic.He felt as if he was drawn to the energy of the city.

Li Xiao strolled on the ancient streets of Taiyuan, his steps gradually slowed down, and his eyes wandered around the surrounding buildings and scenery.Every ancient building he saw had a unique style and character, which left a deep impression on people.

There was a building that caught Li Xiao's attention in particular. It was located in a courtyard surrounded by green trees and surrounded by high walls, like a small paradise.This building is an ancient temple with lifelike carvings of dragons, phoenixes and mythical animals on the roof.Li Xiao stared intently, as if he could hear the mysterious atmosphere and the sigh of history coming from the building.

A tourist beside him greeted him: "Are you also here to visit Taiyuan?"

Li Xiao nodded with a smile: "Yes, I am very interested in the history and culture of this city."

The tourist seemed very happy and said to him: "Taiyuan is a city full of vitality and history. It is one of the oldest cities in North China with a history of thousands of years. There are many ancient buildings and historical sites here. You must There will be gains."

Li Xiao became even more excited after hearing this.He toured with the tourists, listened to them explain the history and culture of Taiyuan, and felt the charm of the city.

They came to the city center of TY, where there are many modern buildings and business districts.High-rise buildings and neon lights complement each other, people come and go, and it is very lively.Li Xiao feels that this place has a completely different atmosphere from the ancient buildings, and it represents the modern side of China.

However, Li Xiao prefers ancient buildings and historical sites.They came to a famous scenic spot in Taiyuan—the Hanging Temple.The temple was built on the cliff, as if hanging in the air, it is really amazing.Li Xiao climbed the mountain road and approached the temple step by step.When he finally arrived, he was a little tired, but still refreshed.

There were several futons in the meditation room in the temple, and Li Xiao took one and sat down.He closed his eyes and quietly felt the breath of this place.The temple is full of a peaceful and peaceful atmosphere, as if time has stagnated here, making people forget all their troubles.

The young lady has a delicate face, fair and smooth skin, and regular features, which makes people can't help but look at it more often.She was wearing a pink dress with a pair of white leather shoes, which gave off a gentle and pleasant feeling.

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"Hello, welcome to our homestay. I am the person in charge here, named Xiaoyun. Do you need any help?" The young lady asked with a smile.

"Hello, I'm Li Xiao. I'm here to travel in Taiyuan. Is there any interesting place here?" Li Xiao replied politely.

"Of course, there are many historical and cultural sites in Taiyuan, such as Yanmen Pass, Hukou Waterfall, Xuankong Temple, etc. If you want to try Taiyuan's delicacies, we also have recommendations here. Do you want me to arrange an itinerary for you?" Miss Sister replied enthusiastically.

"Thank you, I already have an itinerary plan, but I still want to hear your food recommendations." Li Xiao replied with a smile.

"Okay, our special snacks here include mahua, barbecue, sesame sauce noodles, etc. You can try it." The young lady recommended.

"Okay, I'll try it out. Thank you for your help." Li Xiao replied gratefully.

"You're welcome, if you need help, you can contact us at any time." The young lady said with a smile, making Li Xiao feel the warmth of home.

Li Xiao sat on the bed, opened the travel guide, and browsed the history and culture of the city.

In the strategy, he found that the city has many monuments and historical and cultural heritage.He decided to go to the Shanxi Museum in Taiyuan first to explore the history and culture of the city.

He found that there are many places worth visiting in Taiyuan, such as Jinci Temple, Wutai Mountain, Tianlong Mountain, Qiao Family Courtyard and so on.He decided to go to Jinci first.

The next day, Li Xiao went to Jinci Temple, which is the largest ancestral temple complex in China and is known as the "Crown of Chinese Sacrifice".He felt the profound cultural heritage and historical accumulation in Jinci Temple.He saw exquisite stone carvings, bronzes, pottery and porcelain, as well as many ancient cultural relics and historical relics.He listened to the introduction of the tour guide and learned about the history and culture of Jinci Temple.

After leaving Jinci Temple, Li Xiao decided to go to Mount Wutai, which is one of the holy places of Chinese Buddhism.He saw countless temples and Buddha statues on the mountain, and many devout believers came to worship and pray.

Back at the hotel at night, he met a local tourism volunteer in the lobby.The volunteer introduced him to Taiyuan's food and local customs.

"When you come to Taiyuan, you must try our Datong roast duck and Shuanghui ham." The volunteer introduced the local delicacies to him. "There are also our literary teahouses and local specialties. You can try them."

Listening to the volunteer's introduction, Li Xiao felt as if she knew many aspects of the city.He decided to continue walking with this volunteer to see what other places in Taiyuan are worth visiting.

They came to the city center of Taiyuan, the bustling streets were full of people and shops.Taiyuan is an ancient city with profound historical and cultural heritage. There are also many historical sites and historical sites here.

Volunteers took Li Xiao to an ancient temple called Yuci Guandi Temple. It is one of the largest Guandi Temples in Taiyuan and has a long history.The internal layout of the temple is very exquisite, and the dazzling array of cultural relics are dizzying.Volunteers introduced the origin and significance of each cultural relic to Li Xiao, allowing him to better understand and understand Chinese traditional culture.

The stone walls are engraved with various patterns and characters.The volunteer told him that these patterns and characters were chiseled by ancient people on the bluestone, which recorded many ancient histories and legends.

They passed through the gate and came to a wide square.In the center of the square is a large hall in which many statues of Buddha and gods are enshrined.Volunteers told him that this is the center of Jinci Temple and the favorite place for tourists to take pictures.Li Xiao looked at the Buddha statues and god statues in the temple, and felt a sense of sacredness and reverence.

Then, volunteers took him to visit many exhibition rooms and exhibition halls.Here, he saw many ancient utensils, cultural relics and works of art, including porcelain, bronze, jade, calligraphy and painting, carvings and so on.Volunteers told him that these cultural relics and works of art are representatives of Jin culture and have very important historical and cultural value.

Looking at these ancient and precious items, Li Xiao couldn't help but sigh.He believes that these cultural relics and works of art are all historical witnesses, recording the development and evolution of Jin culture.He also gained a deeper understanding of Chinese cultural traditions and history.

After visiting the Jinci Temple, volunteers took Li Xiao to an antique teahouse.The environment in the teahouse is quiet and the layout is simple, which makes people feel as if they have returned to the ancient time and space.The volunteers ordered a pot of famous local tea. Li Xiao smelled the fragrance of the tea and tasted the delicious tea, feeling very relaxed physically and mentally.

In the evening, they came to the famous night market in Taiyuan - Snack Street.The snacks here are dazzling, and all kinds of delicacies are mouth-watering.Volunteers took Li Xiao to taste local special snacks, such as roast duck, vinegared meat, donkey meat in sauce, etc., which made him a real treat.

After returning to the hotel, Li Xiao was full of emotions, and the ancient city of Taiyuan left a deep impression on him.He feels that through traveling, he can not only learn about different cultures and customs, but also increase his knowledge and broaden his horizons.

(End of this chapter)