Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

Chapter 1058 1069. Changbai Mountain

Li Xiao heard that Changbai Mountain is one of the most beautiful mountains in the north of Xia Kingdom, and the snow scene here is very spectacular, so he decided to come here to have a look.He booked a hotel in advance and prepared some clothes and equipment.

When Li Xiao arrived at Changbai Mountain, he was amazed by the scenery in front of him.He stood on the snowy ground and looked at the top of the mountain. He saw clouds and mist and snowflakes flying there, making people feel as if they were in a fairy tale world.

"The snow scene here is so beautiful!" Li Xiao exclaimed.

"Yes, the winter scenery of Changbai Mountain is unparalleled." The tour guide said.

"I really want to ski, is there any ski resort here?" Li Xiao asked.

"Of course, Changbai Mountain has one of the largest ski resorts in the country. You can go there to experience the fun of skiing." The tour guide replied.

"That's great, I must try it!" Li Xiao said excitedly.

So Li Xiao came to the ski resort of Changbai Mountain.He put on his ski equipment and couldn't wait to get to the ski run.At the beginning, he was a little uncomfortable, but he quickly mastered the skills of skiing and glides on the snow like a fish in water.He felt the speed and excitement of skiing, and at the same time enjoyed the beautiful scenery of Changbai Mountain.

"It's so exciting!" Li Xiao said excitedly.

"Yeah, skiing is really fun." The skier next to him also said excitedly.

Li Xiao skied on the ski resort for several hours, and did not end the skiing trip until the sun went down.He felt that he had completely immersed himself in the beauty and experience of Changbai Mountain, full of satisfaction and happiness.

Besides skiing, there are many other attractions in Changbai Mountain.Li Xiao visited some temples and museums and learned about the history and culture here.He also tasted some local delicacies, such as matsutake and wild pork, which are special products of Changbai Mountain, which are very delicious.

"The food here is really delicious!" Li Xiao couldn't help admiring after eating the matsutake stewed chicken.

"Yes, the food in Changbai Mountain is really unique." The shopkeeper said with a smile.

Li Xiao was admiring the surrounding scenery while skiing.He saw many people playing snow sports such as skiing and skateboarding, and some people were still having snowball fights and making snowmen.

"It's so beautiful here! Skiing is a great experience, it feels like flying freely." Li Xiao said excitedly.

"Yes, skiing makes people feel very free and exciting." The coach nodded in agreement.

Li Xiao slid along the slope, his body leaned forward naturally, his toes turned slightly inward, and he held ski poles in his hand, steadily controlling the speed.The wind was howling, making his cheeks ache, but he felt very refreshed and excited.

He slid across a snowdrift when he spotted a little girl crying.She looked only five or six years old, wearing a blue down jacket, a woolen hat, and holding a snowball with half of it in her hand.

"Little girl, what's the matter?" Li Xiao stopped and asked.

"I... I dropped the snowball." The little girl replied, sobbing.

"Don't cry, I'll help you pick it up." Li Xiao bent down, picked up the snowball, then kneaded it into a ball again, and handed it to the little girl.

"Thank you!" The little girl happily took the snowball and showed a sweet smile to Li Xiao.

Looking at the back of the little girl going away, Li Xiao felt relieved.He put on his skis again and continued to slide forward.After a while, he came to a waterfall.

The waterfall poured down from the mountain, forming a white water curtain.The sun shines through the water curtain, forming a beautiful rainbow.Li Xiao felt as if he was in a fairyland, and he felt very comfortable.

He stopped before the waterfall, feeling the vapor and the breeze.He remembered that he had played by the river when he was a child, and it felt as if time had flown backwards.

"Changbai Mountain is really a beautiful place, the scenery here makes people feel very comfortable and relaxing."

Said with emotion.

"That's right, it's my first time here too, and I feel very good." Xiaoyun said.

"There are many other scenic spots here, we can go and see them." Li Xiao suggested.

"Okay, you lead the way." Xiaoyun said.

They started walking along the mountain path and soon reached an ancient temple.Built in the Ming Dynasty, this temple is a Tibetan Buddhist temple and one of the local cultural heritages.The interior of the temple is very spacious and the incense is strong. Li Xiao and Xiaoyun visited here quietly for a while, feeling a mysterious tranquility.

"The buildings here are really beautiful, especially those sculptures, which are really exquisite." Xiaoyun was full of admiration for the buildings here.

"Yes, the buildings here are full of history and culture." Li Xiao said.

They came to a museum again, where many local historical relics and folk culture were displayed, allowing people to understand the tradition and development process here.Li Xiao and Xiaoyun have been here for a long time, and found that the culture here has many similarities with their hometown, which made them feel friendly and strange.

"The cultural relics here are really rich and colorful, which is eye-opening." Xiaoyun said.

"Yes, we should learn more about the culture here so that we can better appreciate the beauty here." Li Xiao said.

They came to a local specialty snack bar again. The food here has a unique taste and is delicious in color, fragrance and taste.Li Xiao ordered a stewed chicken soup and a red bean glutinous rice ball with rock sugar, while Xiaoyun ordered a barbecue and a bean curd.They had a pleasant afternoon while tasting the local delicacies and chatting.

"The food here is so delicious, it makes me want to linger." Xiaoyun admired while eating the bean curd.

"Yes, the food here is really memorable." Li Xiao said.

As the weather changed, the ski resort became a little crowded.Li Xiao felt that there were too many people, so he decided to visit other scenic spots.He heard that there is a very famous waterfall here, so he went there.

The waterfall is located deep in Changbai Mountain, and Li Xiao needs to climb a steep mountain road to reach it.He climbed the mountain road for a long time and finally reached his destination.He saw a clear stream, the water flowed down from the mountain, flowed down the stones, and finally formed a high waterfall.The water of the waterfall is very violent, and the water splashes in all directions, as if a mysterious force descended from the sky.

Li Xiao took out his camera, stood in front of the waterfall, and observed carefully.The water falls from a high place, splashing water flowers, and the sun shines on the water flowers, which looks very gorgeous.He pressed the shutter to record this beautiful moment.

At this moment, Li Xiao heard a voice: "Hi, I'm also here to take pictures."

Li Xiao turned his head and saw a young man in a black down jacket.He holds a camera in his hand and looks very professional.

"Hello, I'm also here to take pictures. The waterfall here is so beautiful." Li Xiao replied.

"Yeah, the scenery here makes people feel extremely comfortable and relaxing." The young man nodded and said, "You took a good picture, but if you want better results, you can try using long exposure."

"Long exposure? What is this?" Li Xiao asked curiously.

"Long exposure is a photography technique that captures the movement and changes in the scene by prolonging the exposure time of the camera. For example, you can take a long exposure in front of a waterfall, so that the water will appear as a string, which is very beautiful .” The young man explained.

"So that's the case, thank you for your suggestion." Li Xiao thanked gratefully.

"It doesn't matter. When I first started learning photography, I met many experienced photographers who gave me advice. We are all in the process of continuous learning and improvement." The young man said with a smile.

Li Xiao felt very congenial with the words of the young people. They not only shared photography skills, but also chatted about travel and life stories.

In communicating with young people, Li Xiao learned many new photography skills, and also gained a deeper understanding of the beauty and mystery of Changbai Mountain.He felt very happy and satisfied, because this trip was not just a casual tour, but also a meaningful experience.

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Besides skiing and watching waterfalls, there are many other attractions in Changbai Mountain.

Li Xiao visited some temples and museums and learned about the history and culture here.

Li Xiao tasted the matsutake stewed chicken and found it very delicious.He said to the waiter: "This dish is really great, what kind of seasoning is it made of?"

The waiter replied with a smile: "This is made by slow stewing with local matsutake and chicken, without adding too much seasoning, and retaining the original flavor."

"Great, I think this dish tastes very authentic." Li Xiao said, he also ordered a wild boar stew.

Soon, a fragrant wild boar stew was served.Li Xiao lifted the lid of the pot, and saw that the hot soup was soaked with delicious wild pork, plus some mushrooms, bamboo shoots and other ingredients, which made people salivate.

He picked up a piece of wild boar meat and put it in his mouth. He only felt that the meat was delicious and delicate.He said to the waiter: "This dish is also very delicious. The taste of wild boar is very strong, and it matches perfectly with other ingredients."

The waiter smiled and said: "The wild boar meat here is caught in the mountains and forests. It is rich in nutrition and tastes very good."

In places like Changbai Mountain, the gifts of nature and the crystallization of people's wisdom blend together to form these delicacies.While tasting delicious food, Li Xiao also felt the unique charm of Changbai Mountain.

During his trip to Changbai Mountain, Li Xiao visited a handicraft site that made pine flower stone carvings.This handicraft spot is located in a small village, about 10 minutes' drive from the resort where Li Xiao is located.

The village is very quiet, surrounded by dense pine forests and green mountains and green waters.Li Xiao felt very relaxed, as if in a paradise.As the car drove into the handicraft point, he saw many exquisite pine flower stone carvings, one of which was particularly eye-catching. It was a sculpture of a two-meter-high dragon. The dragon's body was twisted and its claws were spread out, lifelike. It's amazing.

"Hello, are you here to visit our Songhua stone handicraft shop?" A staff member warmly greeted Li Xiao.

"Yes, I heard that the pine flower stone carvings made here are very exquisite, so I specially came to visit them." Li Xiao replied with a smile.

"You are very welcome to visit. The Songhua stones here are all collected from Changbai Mountain. Each piece of Songhua stone has its own unique texture and color. Our craftsmen will make different sculptures according to the characteristics of the Songhua stone. and crafts." The staff introduced to Li Xiao.

"It's amazing. I saw that the sculptures here are very exquisite, which can make people imagine the scene of collecting pine flower stones." Li Xiao praised.

"Yes, our craftsmen all grew up in the villages near Changbai Mountain, and have deep feelings and understanding of the Songhua stone here." The staff continued to explain.

Li Xiao saw that craftsmen were very serious in making Songhua stone sculptures, so he approached one craftsman to observe his technique carefully.

"Brother, what are you doing?" Li Xiao asked curiously.

"I'm making a sculpture of a pine flower and a stone crane." The craftsman replied with a smile.

Li Xiao saw a gray-white pine flower stone in the hands of the craftsman. He carefully observed the texture and color of the pine flower stone, and felt very magical.The craftsman began to explain the production process of Songhua Stone.He said that the pattern and shape to be carved should be divided on the Songhua stone first, and then gradually cut down with a carving knife until the exquisite handicraft is carved.The process requires skilled craftsmen as well as patience and an investment of time.

"These pine flower stone carvings look very complicated, so it must be very difficult to make." Li Xiao asked curiously.

"Yes, these Songhua stone carvings need to be repeatedly polished and carved, and craftsmen need to use various tools and techniques to realize the details. Generally, it takes a long time and energy to make a beautiful Songhua stone carving. ’ replied the craftsman.

After hearing this, Li Xiao began to appreciate these pine flower stone carvings even more. He believed that these works are not only beautiful works of art, but also a cultural and historical inheritance.

"These pine flower stone carvings are very valuable. I believe these works will be appreciated and collected by more and more people." Li Xiao said.

"Yes, we hope to show more people the beauty and culture of Changbai Mountain through these pine flower stone carvings, so that more people can understand and pay attention to the uniqueness of this place," said the craftsman.

Li Xiao visited the handicraft site for a long time and saw many exquisite pine flower stone carvings. He also bought some here as souvenirs and gifts.

During the journey in Changbai Mountain, Li Xiao not only enjoyed the natural scenery, but also had a deep understanding of the local history and culture, and tasted the local food.This trip was not only fulfilling and meaningful, but also made him love this land more and gain a deeper understanding of nature and culture.

(End of this chapter)