Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

Chapter 1053 1064. Grotto
Li Xiao set off from the hotel at seven o'clock in the morning, ready to go to the Tianlongshan Grottoes on the outskirts of TY. This is one of the famous grotto art in Xia Kingdom and an outstanding representative of Xia Kingdom's Buddhist art.

Tianlongshan Grottoes is a collection of the culmination of the grotto art of the Xia Kingdom, and is known as a world-class museum of the ancient stone carving art of the Xia Kingdom.Li Xiao is full of yearning and curiosity for this ancient art treasure house.

The Tianlongshan Grottoes are located in the suburbs of TY City, about 30 kilometers from the city center.Li Xiao took the bus and arrived at the destination soon.The location of the grotto is dangerous, surrounded by mountains, and the scenery is pleasant.

Li Xiao sat leisurely on the seat of the bus, took out his mobile phone and flipped through the documents in his hand.The words in front of him filled him with longing and curiosity, and he expected to have a taste of the world-class museum today—the Tianlongshan Grottoes, a collection of Xia Kingdom’s grotto art.

As the bus slowly drove into the mountainous area, Li Xiao gradually felt the changes in the surrounding environment.More and more green seeps into the field of vision, and distant mountains appear from time to time, which makes people feel relaxed.The car parked in a spacious parking lot, and Li Xiao followed the signs and walked up the path leading to the Tianlongshan Grottoes.

The three big characters of "Tianlong Mountain" are engraved on the cliff hanging on the side. The terrain here is dangerous, the mountain is extremely difficult, surrounded by mountains, and the scenery is pleasant.Li Xiao was a little excited. He had been admiring this place for a long time at home. He heard that this grotto had lasted for more than a hundred years, and the carving techniques were extremely exquisite. It can be said to be a representative work of the ancient stone carving art of the Xia Kingdom.He gazed at the majestic mountains, forgetting about time and where he was.

Soon, Li Xiao stepped into the grotto, and was instantly attracted by the magnificent scene.The entire grotto is densely covered with Buddha statues and reliefs of different sizes and shapes. There are long arches and ancient book inscriptions stretching on the walls. Li Xiao is dazzled by countless cultural relics.He walked in front of an ancient arch and carefully looked at the engraved text above. Inside, there was an old man who carefully organized the crowd to visit and explain the ancient culture and art to him.Just as Li Xiao was walking in front of a certain stone carving, a girl next to him almost spilled the dangling tea on him, "I'm sorry, you didn't get burned." The girl handed the tissue in her hand to Li Xiao with a voice. Slightly apologetic.

"It's okay, thank you for your concern." Li Xiao smiled gently.Looking back at the statue, it looks solemn and solemn, as if warning people to cherish peace and beauty, and not to get lost in the pursuit of power, money, etc.

"Yes, every mural, relief, and Buddha statue contains profound meaning and historical background. Here, we can feel the treasure and charm of ancient Xia art." Teacher Yang said.

Li Xiao nodded, immersed in the wonderful feeling brought by these exquisite works of art.In the grottoes, he saw many murals and reliefs, which are colorful and lifelike, making people feel as if they are in a mysterious and beautiful world.

Teacher Yang looked at Li Xiao's focused expression and said with a smile, "Actually, everyone has their own favorite artwork and style, and these works you like may become your source of inspiration and creation."

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Li Xiao thought for a while, nodded and said, "Yes, art has no borders. It allows us to transcend time and space and appreciate the brilliance and excellence of human wisdom."

Li Xiao took a deep breath of fresh air, approached the grotto, the voices of people around gradually faded away, only the peace and tranquility deep in his heart.He was deeply attracted by the magnificence of this grotto.

Standing in front of the grotto is a tour guide in red uniform, holding a small flag in his hand to lead the tourists to explain, surrounded by a large group of people.Li Xiao asked the tour guide how to visit the grotto, and the tour guide replied enthusiastically: "Flash lights are not allowed inside the grotto, and you need to keep quiet. We can visit the north cave first, and then go to the south cave, which is more appropriate."

Li Xiao nodded in agreement, and followed the tour guide into the North Cave.He walked along the dark stone walls, full of colorful Buddha statues and reliefs, as well as detailed Buddhist scriptures and historical records.The tour guide explained while pointing to the murals and reliefs, and Li Xiao also listened attentively.

Inside the grottoes, Li Xiao found that each cave has its own unique style and theme, including Buddhist stories, historical events and folklore, etc.The reliefs and murals on the stone walls are so exquisite that people can't help but marvel at the exquisite skills of ancient artists.

The tour guide led the tourists all the way to the south cave, and Li Xiao felt more and more excited, looking forward to the next surprise in the grotto.The theme of the South Cave is the goddess. The murals, reliefs, and stone carvings in the cave are all female-themed, showing the different roles and images of ancient Xia women in family, work, and religion.

Li Xiao felt the unique mysterious atmosphere of Nandong, as if he had traveled through time and space to the ancient Xia Kingdom.He stared at the murals and reliefs, savoring the charm of history and culture.

The words of the tour guide broke Li Xiao's contemplation: "The essence of the grottoes lies here. These murals and reliefs carry the cultural and artistic heritage of the ancient Xia Kingdom, and they are not to be missed."

Li Xiao responded: "I am deeply attracted by these works of art, especially those
Li Xiao was very shocked. He knew that this was a very important period of history and an artistic miracle.Li Xiao couldn't help asking a knowledgeable tourist next to him: "Is there anything special about the grotto art here?"

The tourist's name is Zhang Feng, and he is a senior art lover.

He introduced the history and characteristics of grotto art to Li Xiao in detail.

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Zhang Feng said that the Tianlongshan Grottoes were built in the Northern Wei Dynasty and have a history of more than 1500 years. They are one of the outstanding representatives of the ancient stone carving art of the Xia Kingdom. Representative of Chinese grotto art.

The Tianlongshan Grottoes include two caves in the north and the south, with a total of more than 100 grottoes of different sizes. The murals, reliefs, Buddha statues, scriptures, etc. are magnificent and can be called art treasures.

The biggest feature of the Grottoes is that a large number of art treasures from the Northern Wei, Tang, Song, Yuan and other periods are preserved, which makes people involuntarily marvel at the wisdom and talent of the ancients.Li Xiao was led by the volunteers to the front of the grotto, admiring the murals and Buddha statues in the grotto.

The first thing that comes into view is the gate of the grotto. The reliefs on the door are very exquisite, depicting characters and animals in Buddhist legends. The details are very rich and amazing.After entering the gate, you can see the main part of the grotto - Buddha statues and murals.

The Buddha statue is placed in the center of the cave, tall and solemn, making people solemn.The Buddha statue wears a crown, wears a gorgeous cassock, and holds different instruments, which is breathtaking.The surrounding murals are also an important part of the grottoes. Each grotto has a different theme, some depict Buddhist classic stories, some depict historical events and characters, and some display natural landscapes.These murals were all created by ancient artists. After thousands of years of vicissitudes, they still maintain bright colors and clear lines.

Li Xiao carefully observed every detail and felt the profound connotation conveyed by each mural.He was deeply attracted by these ancient artworks, as if he had traveled to ancient times and felt the charm of culture and art at that time.

Over time, the Tianlongshan Grottoes have faced many challenges and difficulties, such as weathering and pollution.Volunteers told Li Xiao that in order to protect these precious cultural heritages, the government and all walks of life are taking measures, such as regular maintenance of the grottoes and strengthening environmental governance.

Li Xiao felt very relieved. He believed that the protection of cultural heritage is everyone's responsibility, not just the responsibility of the government and professional institutions, and everyone should do their part.

"How do you think we should protect these precious cultural heritage?" Li Xiao asked.

"Actually, the most important thing is "Actually, what is the most important thing?" "The volunteer asked, apparently a little surprised by Li Xiao's words.

Li Xiao took a deep breath and said seriously: "The most important thing is that we should cherish these cultural heritages, protect them, and let future generations have the opportunity to understand and appreciate them. These histories and cultures are the precious wealth of our nation, and we They need to be passed on.”

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After hearing Li Xiao's words, the volunteers couldn't help being deeply moved.She has lived in this historic city since she was a child, but she didn't really realize the importance of Taiyuan's precious history and cultural heritage until she participated in volunteer work.She nodded, agreeing with Li Xiao's point of view.

The two continued to tour in the grottoes. Volunteers took Li Xiao to carefully watch the Buddha statues and murals in each grotto, and explained the historical and cultural background of each grotto.Li Xiao exclaimed and admired from time to time, and became more interested and curious about these ancient and mysterious cultures and arts.

They visited the grottoes for more than an hour, and finally walked out of the north and south caves, and came to the center of the grottoes.There, there is a stone pagoda with a height of 10 meters. Both Li Xiao and the volunteers were shocked by its momentum.The volunteer explained that this is one of the most important pagodas in the grottoes and one of the treasures in the history of grotto art in Xia Kingdom.

Li Xiao carefully observed the reliefs and Buddha statues on the stone pagoda, and felt the solemn and mysterious atmosphere emanating from them.He couldn't help thinking of the Buddha statues and murals he had seen in Jinci, as if history and culture were showing him mysterious and ancient stories.

"Thank you for giving me the opportunity to learn about so much history and culture." Li Xiao thanked the volunteers.

The volunteer smiled and said, "You are welcome. The duty of our volunteers is to help more people understand and appreciate the history and culture of our city. Your understanding and appreciation are our greatest gains."

The two then left the grottoes. Along the way, Li Xiao and the tour guide talked a lot about the Tianlongshan Grottoes and Xiaguo Buddhist culture.The tour guide said that the Tianlongshan Grottoes are an important heritage of the ancient art and religious culture of the Xia Kingdom. Its history can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty, with a history of more than 1000 years.The murals and reliefs in the grottoes not only have high artistic value, but also reflect the social, cultural, and religious conditions at that time, which are of great significance to the study of the ancient history and culture of the Xia Kingdom.

Listening to the tour guide's introduction, Li Xiao felt the profound history and culture of the Xia Kingdom even more, and yearned for the opportunity to learn more about the Xia Kingdom.

Along the way, Li Xiao and the tour guide also chatted about other scenic spots and cities in Xiaguo. The tour guide recommended some places worth visiting to him, and introduced some Xiaguo specialties.Li Xiao listened with gusto and was full of anticipation.

Not long after, the two arrived at the foot of Tianlong Mountain, ending today's trip.Li Xiao is very satisfied with today's journey. He felt the unique charm of Xia Guo, and also made friends with a very friendly and enthusiastic tour guide.

"Thank you for your company and introduction today, Mr. Tour Guide." Li Xiao thanked the tour guide.

"You're welcome, I'm also glad to meet you." The tour guide said with a smile, "If you have other places you want to go, you can tell me, and I can give you more suggestions."

"Okay, I will." Li Xiao said gratefully.

The two shook hands and bid farewell, Li Xiao was filled with gratitude and joy.

(End of this chapter)