Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

Chapter 1109 1120, Lacquer Box
Li Xiao and his friends went to the Quanzhou Overseas Transportation History Museum, a museum that showcases the important history of Quanzhou as the starting point of the Maritime Silk Road.They couldn't wait to step into the museum, ready to explore Quanzhou's rich history of overseas transportation.

As soon as they entered the museum, they were attracted by the unique architectural style.The exterior design of the museum combines traditional architectural elements and modern artistic techniques, presenting a unique charm.

"This building is really unique and full of strong historical atmosphere. Let's explore Quanzhou's overseas transportation history together!" Li Xiao said excitedly.

They entered different exhibition halls one by one. Various precious cultural relics and exhibits were displayed in the exhibition halls, showing Quanzhou's important position on the Maritime Silk Road and its rich history of foreign exchanges.

First, they entered the exhibition hall of the starting point of the Maritime Silk Road.In the exhibition hall, exhibits such as nautical charts, navigation tools, and ancient ship models are displayed, vividly showing the prosperity of Quanzhou as a maritime trade center.They watched the exhibits attentively, and through the introduction of the narrator, they had a deeper understanding of Quanzhou's overseas transportation history.

"These nautical tools are really amazing! The navigators used these tools to drive ships across the oceans and opened up one trade route after another." The friends said with emotion.

Next, they came to the ancient commercial exchange exhibition hall.The exhibition hall displays precious commodities such as silk, porcelain, tea, etc. These commodities were once the main trading items of Quanzhou as an important trading port.The exquisite craftsmanship and exquisite design of the exhibits made them impressed by the wisdom and hard work of ancient merchants.

"These porcelains are so exquisite! Each one is a masterpiece of craftsmen." Li Xiao praised.

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In the museum, they also learned that Quanzhou people have made great contributions to overseas settlement and cultural inheritance.Overseas Overseas Chinese Hometown Exhibition Hall displays Quanzhou people’s overseas settlements, architectural styles, customs, etc. Learn more about the overseas settlement and cultural inheritance of Quanzhou people.

The exhibition hall shows the styles and characteristics of many Quanzhou people's overseas buildings.From temples in Bali to traditional houses in the Nanyang region, the unique style and exquisite craftsmanship of Quanzhou people in the field of architecture have been displayed.The friends stopped to look at the exhibits, as if traveling through time and space, feeling the life and efforts of Quanzhou people overseas.

"Looking at these buildings, they are colorful and exquisitely carved. Every detail shows the wisdom and artistic talent of Quanzhou people." A friend praised.

In addition to the architectural style, the exhibition also shows the overseas settlements of Quanzhou people.From the Chinese community in Southeast Asia to the Chinese neighborhood in Australia, Quanzhou people have left a strong trace overseas with their hard work and entrepreneurial spirit.The old photos and cultural relics displayed in the exhibition let them feel the contribution and cultural heritage of Quanzhou people to overseas communities.

"These photos are really precious, recording the life and struggle of Quanzhou people overseas." Li Xiao said with emotion.

In addition, the exhibition also shows the customs and traditional festivals that Quanzhou people have preserved overseas.For example, the temple fairs of Quanzhou people in Singapore, Malaysia and other places demonstrate their persistence and inheritance of traditional religious beliefs and festivals.Friends learned more about the belief culture and traditional customs of Quanzhou people by viewing the exhibits and display panels.

"These festivals and ceremonies are really unique and interesting! Quanzhou people have preserved their own culture overseas, which makes people proud." Friends expressed their views one after another.

After visiting the Overseas Chinese Hometown Exhibition Hall, Li Xiao and his friends had a deeper understanding of the overseas settlement and cultural inheritance of Quanzhou people.They realized the importance of Quanzhou as the starting point of the Maritime Silk Road, and how Quanzhou people communicated with the world through maritime trade. In-depth understanding.They realized the importance of Quanzhou as the starting point of the Maritime Silk Road, and the important role of Quanzhou people in communicating and cooperating with the rest of the world through maritime trade.

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"This visit really gave me a new understanding of Quanzhou's history and overseas transportation history. I deeply admire the wisdom, courage and hard work of Quanzhou people." Li Xiao said with emotion.

Friends expressed their agreement one after another. They were attracted by the precious cultural relics and rich information in the exhibition, not only had a deeper understanding of the historical contributions of Quanzhou people, but also had a deeper understanding of the importance of the Maritime Silk Road.

In the gift shop of the museum, Li Xiao chose a book about the Maritime Silk Road as a souvenir, hoping to learn more about this history.

After visiting the Quanzhou Overseas Transportation History Museum, Li Xiao and his friends decided to try the local cuisine and look for a unique restaurant.

They came to a seafood restaurant with a long history, which is famous for its fresh seafood and unique cooking style.The interior decoration of the restaurant is elegant, and the walls are covered with fishing nets, fishing gear and marine paintings, creating a strong marine atmosphere.

"There are a variety of seafood options on the menu here, and I really don't know what to order." Friends flicked through the menu one after another, dizzying.

The waiter came over enthusiastically and recommended the most famous local dishes.

"Our most famous dishes here are grilled eel and salt and pepper shrimp, which are the signature dishes of our restaurant. In addition, there are various flavors of seafood hot pot and fried seafood, which are very popular." The waiter introduced enthusiastically.

After hearing the introduction of these delicacies, their appetites became stronger.In the end, they ordered a roasted eel, a salt and pepper shrimp, and a pot of sea food. Finally, they ordered a roasted eel, a salt and pepper shrimp, and a pot of seafood hot pot, looking forward to tasting authentic seafood delicacies in Quanzhou.

After a while, the delicious aroma filled the air. The waiter brought the grilled eel and salt and pepper shrimp to the table. The fresh and tender seafood showed a golden color after being grilled and fried, exuding an attractive aroma.

"This roasted eel looks so tempting, and it smells so fragrant." Li Xiao couldn't help but admire.

Everyone picked up a piece of grilled eel and put it in their mouths. Immediately, they felt the freshness and unique fragrance of the eel meat, which was delicious and memorable.

The salt and pepper shrimp is a crispy, spicy and delicious snack.The prawns are tender and juicy, and the outer layer is covered with a layer of golden salt and pepper seasoning. It is crisp and delicious when bitten down, and it is accompanied by a slightly spicy taste, which will whet your appetite.

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“This salt and pepper shrimp is really delicious! It’s crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and it’s a perfect match with the spicy salt and pepper taste.” A friend praised.

In addition to ordering dishes, they also ordered a pot of seafood hot pot, which was dizzying with bright and diverse seafood ingredients.After the hot pot base is boiled, they put fresh seafood ingredients into the pot, wait for a while and pick it up to taste.

"This seafood hot pot is really rich! Looking at this pot of colorful seafood, my mouth is watering." Li Xiao said excitedly.

They tasted the fresh and tender shrimp, shellfish, crab meat and fish fillets, and the umami flavor of the hot pot soup permeated them. Every bite made them feel the freshness of the seafood and the warmth of the hot pot.

In this way, Li Xiao and his friends enjoyed a feast of delicious food at the seafood restaurant in Quanzhou and tasted the authentic taste of Quanzhou.

After the meal, they strolled through the streets and alleys of Quanzhou, feeling the unique charm of this ancient city.

The streets of Quanzhou are spacious and clean, with various architectural styles on both sides, ranging from ancient traditional residential buildings to modern commercial buildings.The streets are full of people and vehicles, presenting a busy and dynamic scene.

"The buildings here are really diverse, and each building has its own characteristics and historical background." Friends expressed emotion.

They passed a traditional handicraft shop, which was full of beautiful crafts, which caught their eyes.Walking into the store, the owner greeted them warmly.

"Welcome! The handicrafts here are all handmade by local craftsmen, and each piece is a unique work of art." The owner proudly introduced.

They carefully watched all kinds of handicrafts, including lacquerware, wood carvings, ceramics, etc., each of which showed exquisite craftsmanship and unique design.One of the lacquerware boxes particularly caught Li Xiao's attention.

"This lacquer box is amazingly beautiful!" Li Xiao exclaimed.

The surface of the lacquerware box is painted with exquisite patterns, the patterns are delicate and delicate, and the colors are bright and rich.Li Xiao decided to keep it as a souvenir, hoping to bring the beauty and culture of Quanzhou home.

In addition to handicrafts, the streets are also full of various food stalls, exuding the tempting aroma of food.They were attracted by a stall of sugar cakes, one of Quanzhou's special snacks.

"This sugar cake is really delicious! It's crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, sweet but not greasy." Li Xiao couldn't help but praise.

Friends took a sip one after another and were full of praise.The sugar cake is crispy on the outside, soft and waxy on the inside, and melts in the mouth. With the unique aroma of syrup, it makes people have endless aftertaste.

They also found an antique teahouse and decided to go in and taste it. They also found an antique teahouse and decided to go in and taste it.

The layout of the teahouse is simple and elegant, full of strong traditional atmosphere.The fragrance of tea permeates the air, making people feel refreshed.

They found a seat by the window and sat down, and the waiter greeted them enthusiastically.

"Welcome! Which kind of tea do you want to taste? We have rock tea, oolong tea and chrysanthemum tea, which are special products in Quanzhou, and each one has its own unique flavor." The waiter introduced.

Li Xiao and his friends expressed their interest in Quanzhou's specialty tea, and they decided to try rock tea and oolong tea.

The waiter puts fresh tea leaves into the teapot and brews clear tea soup.The aroma of tea diffused with the heat, filling the entire teahouse.

They tasted rock tea and oolong tea lightly. The tea soup was refreshing, with a hint of aroma of flowers and fruits, and a long aftertaste.

"The aroma and taste of this rock tea are really unique and intoxicating." Li Xiao praised.

“Oolong tea has a sweet floral and fruity aroma, which is very pleasant,” adds a friend.

In the teahouse, they savored the flavor of the tea, chatted about their travel experiences, and enjoyed a peaceful time.

After enjoying the tea, they left the tea house and continued to explore the scenery and culture of Quanzhou.

They strolled along the ancient streets, and saw ancient buildings and traditional temples in front of them.Gods are enshrined in the temple, incense is lingering, and believers pray devoutly.

"These temple buildings retain the ancient style and historical traces, highlighting the cultural heritage of Quanzhou." Li Xiao said with emotion.

They stopped in front of an ancient temple, quietly admiring the architectural style and details of the temple.Exquisite patterns are carved on the eaves, and traditional fairy tales are painted on the walls.
(End of this chapter)