Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

Chapter 1131 1142. Yungang Mountain

Li Xiao and his friends continued their trip, this time they came to China's Yungang Mountain, a famous mountain and ancient temple in SX province.

Yungang Mountain is famous all over the world for its magnificent natural scenery and world-renowned grotto art.Li Xiao and his friends came to this mountain, ready to explore its mysterious grottoes and magnificent natural landscape.

They walked along the winding paths of the mountains, and they saw a peaceful and mysterious scenery before them.Surrounded by dense forests, the breeze blows, bringing a touch of coolness.Li Xiao and the others walked along the path, gradually approaching the core area of ​​Yungang Mountain.

Finally, they came to the main scenic spot of Yungang Mountain - Yungang Grottoes.The murals and sculptures in the grottoes are masterpieces of ancient Chinese art, showing the Buddhist culture and artistic achievements of thousands of years.

Li Xiao and the others toured the grottoes, carefully admiring the details on the murals and the exquisite sculptures.The Buddha statues in the murals are lifelike, with solemn expressions, giving people a sense of tranquility and comfort.The sculptures show the ingenuity and skills of ancient craftsmen, and every detail is breathtaking.

In the grotto, Li Xiao and the others met a guide.He enthusiastically introduced the history of the grotto and the stories behind it to them.Li Xiao and others listened and gained a deeper understanding of Buddhist culture and grotto art.

After leaving the grotto, Li Xiao and others came to the viewing platform of Yungang Mountain.Standing on the viewing platform, they can overlook the magnificent scenery of the entire Yungang Mountain.The mountains are rolling and rolling, surrounded by clouds and mist, like a dream.

Near the viewing platform, Li Xiao and the others found a small restaurant, where they decided to try local delicacies.The atmosphere inside the restaurant is warm and cozy, decorated with local handicrafts.

They ordered a local specialty - Yungang Mutton Noodles.The noodles are smooth and refreshing, and the mutton is tender and delicious. With the unique seasoning, it will greatly increase the appetite.While tasting the food, they chatted with the owner about the origin and preparation method of this dish.

The owner explained enthusiastically: "Yungang Mutton Noodles is a traditional delicacy here. It is made of high-quality local mutton, served with fresh noodles and spices, and stewed. The mutton is fresh and tender, the noodles are strong, and the soup is rich. It is a delicacy with endless aftertaste."

While tasting the delicious food, Li Xiaos admired the handicrafts in the restaurant.The exquisite skills of local artisans are displayed here, with various works of art such as wood carvings, ceramics, and embroidery.They carefully observed each piece of work, feeling the craftsmen's intentions and wisdom.

After leaving the restaurant, Li Xiao and the others came to another scenic spot in Yungang Mountain—Seven Buddha Summit.Seven Buddha Peak is a Buddhist temple located on the top of the mountain, with simple and elegant architecture and solemn momentum.They climbed to the top of the mountain and entered the interior of the temple.

The Buddha statues in the temple exude a peaceful atmosphere, and the smell of incense fills the air.The Li Xiaos clasped their hands lightly, with respect in their hearts, feeling the wisdom and tranquility of Buddhism.

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The trip to Yungang Mountain filled Li Xiao and his friends with the charm of ancient art and the solemnity of Buddhist culture.They decided to integrate the feelings and experiences of this journey into their online novels, presenting a more mysterious and magnificent Yungang Mountain to readers.

The story continues, and Li Xiao's travels will continue to bring readers more surprises and touches.He will use his brushstrokes to describe beautiful and story-filled travel scenes for readers, so that they can feel the wonder and shock of the journey as if they were there while reading.

Li Xiao and his friends continue their journey in Yungang Mountain, and then they will explore the culture and history contained in this ancient temple.

They left Seven Buddha Peaks and came to a small village near Yungang Mountain.This village preserves a wealth of traditional handicraft making skills. Li Xiao and his friends hope to experience the charm of these crafts for themselves.

Walking into the village, they are attracted by all kinds of exquisite handicrafts.There are woodcarving handicrafts, exquisite utensils and decorations; ceramic handicrafts, with bright colors and unique shapes; and embroidery works, which are delicate and gorgeous.

Li Xiao and the others came to a wood carving workshop, which displayed various wooden handicrafts.Artisans are creating a large Buddha statue, meticulously carving wood with sharp knives, turning individual logs into works of art.

Li Xiao approached a craftsman and asked curiously, "How is this Buddha statue made? How long will it take to complete?"

The craftsman smiled and replied: "This Buddha statue is made of high-quality huanghuali wood, which needs to go through multiple steps. First, we choose the right wood, then rough and finely carve, and finally paint and polish. The whole production process takes several months. We pay attention to every detail and strive to perfectly present the sacredness and beauty of the Buddha statue."

The Li Xiaos carefully observed the craftsmanship and working process of the craftsmen. They were moved by this traditional handicraft production. This delicate and cumbersome process requires a lot of time and energy from the craftsmen to produce exquisite works of art.

After leaving the wood carving workshop, Li Xiao and others came to a ceramic workshop.Various ceramic products are placed in the workshop, including vases, plates, tea sets and so on.

A potter crafts an elaborate teacup at a roulette.He skillfully squeezed the clay with his hands, put it on the roulette, and then turned it gently with his fingers, and the shape of the teacup appeared.

Li Xiao asked curiously: "This teacup looks very exquisite, is there any skill in the making process?"

The potter replied with a smile: "The production of ceramic works requires multiple steps, including kneading, trimming, firing and decoration. Each link has its own skills and details, and the temperature and time of firing are also very critical. I designed the decoration of this teacup based on patterns in nature, hoping to bring people a sense of tranquility and beauty."

The Li Xiaos were inspired by the skills and creative inspiration of potters, and they also wanted to express their inner feelings and thoughts through their creations.

After leaving the ceramic workshop, the Li Xiaos came to the small restaurant in the village, wanting to taste the local delicacies.

There is a local specialty dish in the restaurant that aroused their interest, that is Yungang Mountain Wild Vegetable Stir-Fried Pork.This dish uses fresh wild vegetables and tender pork as the main materials, and is fried with local spices.

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They tasted this dish, the freshness of the wild vegetables and the tenderness of the pork blended together, and the taste was rich and delicious.

While enjoying the food, Li Xiaomen communicated with the owner to learn about the history and production method of this dish.The owner told them that this dish is a traditional home-cooked dish of local residents, using fresh wild vegetables, rich in vitamins and minerals, which is good for health.

The trip to Yungang Mountain filled Li Xiao and his friends with the charm of traditional crafts and the delicacy of local delicacies.They decided to integrate the feelings and experiences of this journey into their online novels, presenting a more mysterious and unique Yungangshan to readers.

The story continues, and Li Xiao's travels will continue to bring readers more surprises and touches.He will use his brushstrokes to describe beautiful and story-filled travel scenes for readers, so that they can feel the wonder and shock of the journey as if they were there while reading.

Li Xiao and his friends continue their journey in Yungang Mountain. Next, they will further explore the culture and history contained in this ancient temple and enjoy the magnificent scenery of Yungang Mountain.

After leaving the village, Li Xiao and his friends came to another important scenic spot in Yungang Mountain - Xishan Grottoes.

Located on the west side of Yungang Mountain, the Xishan Grottoes are one of the important representatives of ancient Chinese grotto art.They entered the grotto group and were attracted by those ancient and mysterious caves.

In the grottoes, Li Xiao and his friends saw a large number of Buddha statues and murals.The Buddha statues are lifelike, with kind faces, and the murals are exquisite and gorgeous, depicting Buddhist stories and myths and legends.

Li Xiao and the others walked into a cave and felt a solemn and solemn atmosphere.The Buddha statues in the cave are neatly arranged, as if silently telling the wisdom and teachings of Buddhism.

In a special cave, the Li Xiaos found a mural depicting a feast of a feast.People gathered together, laughing and talking, and the tables were filled with all kinds of food and drinks.

Li Xiao curiously asked the tour guide beside him: "What does this mural represent? Why did you choose to depict a feast?"

The tour guide explained: "This mural depicts the banquet scene of the Medicine Buddha in Buddhism. The Medicine Buddha is the life-protecting Bodhisattva in Buddhism. His banquet is regarded as a place to provide relief and nourishment for all living beings. The mural shows the scene of people sharing food and joy around the Medicine Buddha, implying the yearning of all living beings to pursue happiness and wisdom."

Li Xiaos stopped in front of the murals for a long time and felt the deep meaning and cultural connotation behind the murals.

After leaving the Xishan Grottoes, Li Xiao and his friends came to a viewing platform in Yungang Mountain to enjoy the magnificent view of the entire mountain range.

Standing on the viewing platform, Li Xiao and the others saw the Yungang Mountains stretching and rolling, surrounded by clouds and mist, like a mysterious and magnificent picture scroll.There are waterfalls cascading down in the mountains, making a sound like a melody of nature.The surrounding vegetation is lush, adding a touch of vitality and color to the entire mountain range.

They took a deep breath of fresh air, felt the power and charm of nature, and their hearts were filled with peace and joy.

During the trip in Yungang Mountain, Li Xiao and his friends not only enjoyed the magnificent natural landscape and exquisite works of art, but also experienced the charm of local traditional crafts and food.

Li Xiao decided to integrate the feeling and experience of this journey into her online novel, presenting a more mysterious and magnificent Yungang Mountain to readers.He will use his brushstrokes to describe beautiful and story-filled travel scenes for readers, so that they can feel the wonder and shock of the journey as if they were there while reading.

The story is still going on, let us look forward to Li Xiao's next trip together, and experience his exploration and growth together.Through this online novel, readers can also embark on their own adventure with Li Xiao through imagination and reading.

The next stop of the journey, Li Xiao and his friends came to a small village near Yungang Mountain.The village is famous for making traditional crafts, especially paper fan making.

Li Xiao and others walked into a paper fan workshop, where there were various paper fans.The background of the paper fan is bright and colorful, with exquisite flower and bird patterns and landscape paintings drawn on it.They were attracted by these exquisite paper fans and decided to experience the process of making paper fans for themselves.

The artisan showed them the steps of making a paper fan.First, they choose high-quality paper and use special pigments for coloring.The paper is then finely cut into the shape of a fan.Then, the craftsmen glued the fan bones and paper together, and carved patterns and patterns with delicate carving knives.Finally, the paper fan is folded into a perfect shape, trimmed and decorated, and a beautiful paper fan is completed.

Li Xiao and his friends were all attracted by the process of making paper fans, and they also participated in it by themselves, experiencing the process of cutting paper and carving patterns.Although the skills are not skilled enough, they have experienced the hard work and persistent pursuit of art by the craftsmen.

After leaving the paper fan workshop, Li Xiao and his friends came to a traditional teahouse in the village.This teahouse is a gathering place for local residents and a place for them to taste high-quality tea.

There is a faint fragrance of tea in the teahouse, and various tea sets and tea leaves are placed on the table.Li Xiao and the others chose a special local tea and sat down to taste the tea leisurely.

(End of this chapter)