Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

The next destination is a Zen monastery, an ancient temple located in Shanxi.Located in a green hill, this temple has a history of hundreds of years and is an important place of Buddhist culture in SX Province.

Upon arriving at the Zen monastery, they were overwhelmed by the ancient architecture and peaceful atmosphere.The ancient trees in the temple are towering, the bells are melodious, and a sense of religious mystery arises spontaneously.

"This is really a peaceful and sacred place, and I feel the precipitation of the years and the power of faith." Li Xiao sighed.

Friends also walked quietly in the temple, feeling the solemnity and tranquility of religion.

On the first day, they attended a lecture on Buddhism in the temple and learned Zen philosophy and practice methods.Instructors teach them techniques of meditation and meditation, allowing them to experience inner peace and tranquility.

Li Xiao and his friends chatted with the lecturer and learned about Buddhist teachings and the history of the temple.The lecturer told them: "The Zen temple is a place of our faith, with a long tradition of Buddhism and the wisdom of practice. Through meditation and meditation, we can better understand ourselves and find inner peace and happiness."

Li Xiao was deeply inspired by this lecture on Buddhism, and he decided to integrate Zen philosophy and practice into his novel, adding more religious experience to the protagonist's journey.

On the second day, they tasted the vegetarian food in the temple and experienced the clean diet of Buddhism.There are various vegetarian dishes, including vegetarian stir-fry, vegetarian soup and various vegetable products, with a light and delicious taste.

They dined in a vegetarian restaurant in a temple, tasting these pure vegetarian dishes and feeling the inner peace.This vegetarian experience allowed them to better understand the pure Buddhist lifestyle, which will become a food memory during their travels.

On the third day, they participated in the Dharma meeting in the temple and watched the monks' chanting and Buddha ceremony.This puja will become a special scene in his novel, a moment full of religious ritual, which will allow readers to resonate and feel.

Leaving the Zen monastery, they continue their journey to their next destination, but the time at the temple will remain in their hearts forever.This sacred temple, these Buddhist wisdoms, and these pure vegetarian foods will become a precious memory in his novel, a story exploring religion and belief, bringing readers into a world of tranquility and mystery, and experiencing Zen together with the protagonist. The beauty of wisdom and faith.

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The journey of Li Xiao and his friends continues, and the next destination is an ancient ancient village in Shanxi - Gubei Water Town.Nestled among the mountains, this village has a long history and well-preserved ancient buildings, and is one of the cultural heritages of the SX province.

As soon as they arrived at Gubei Water Town, they were attracted by its ancient streets and water system.The streets of the ancient town are lined with ancient dwellings and traditional shops. The river runs through the whole town, with small bridges and stone streets, as if returning to ancient times.

"The historical atmosphere here is really strong. Every stone and every bridge has a story." Li Xiao sighed.

The friends were also immersed in the historical charm of the ancient town, and they decided to explore the streets and buildings of the ancient town first.

They wandered the streets of the ancient town and found an old teahouse.The tables and chairs in the teahouse are simple and simple, and traditional calligraphy and paintings are hung on the walls, as if you are in an elegant gathering place for ancient literati.

Li Xiao and his friends ordered a pot of tea named "Shuizhen Special Tea", sat at the tea table, and tasted the unique fragrance of tea.They chatted with the teahouse owner and learned about the history and characteristics of this tea.

The owner of the teahouse told them: "Shuizhen special tea is a specialty of our Gubei Water Town. It is made from local tea leaves and special spring water. It has a unique fragrance and taste. This kind of tea was once a favorite of literati in ancient times. My favorite, now it has become one of the symbols of our ancient town."

Li Xiao was deeply attracted by the story and uniqueness of this tea. He decided to integrate this teahouse into his novel to add more cultural experience to the protagonist's journey.

Next, they went to a snack street in an ancient town, and the streets and alleys were lined with various food stalls.They tasted local special snacks, such as Shanxi sliced ​​noodles, handmade steamed buns and Guzhen pastries.

These delicacies are full of local characteristics, and every bite is a treat for the taste buds.Li Xiao asked the stall owner how to make some delicacies, and the stall owner was willing to share: "Shanxi sliced ​​noodles need to be made and cut from the dough to achieve a wide and thin taste. Handmade buns need to be stuffed and steamed, and the skin is soft , with rich fillings. Guzhen pastries are made with local traditional ingredients and baking techniques, sweet and delicious.”

Their dining experience at the snack street not only filled their stomachs, but also gave them a deeper understanding of the food in Gubei Water Town, which will become a food memory during their travels.

In the evening, they visited a traditional craft shop in the ancient town.The store displays a variety of handmade crafts, such as paper cutting, ceramics, embroidery and more. ············································· ·····························Dividing line··················· ············································· ············································· ·············
Li Xiao and his friends carefully watched each piece of handicraft, each of which revealed the craftsman's intention and creativity.They communicated with the owners of handicraft shops and learned about the production process of these handicrafts and the cultural heritage behind them.

The boss told them: "These handicrafts are traditional handicrafts of our Gubei Water Town, which have been passed down from generation to generation. Paper-cutting requires ingenious knife techniques and designs, and each piece of work is a masterpiece of art. Ceramics are a special product of the ancient town. Each piece of porcelain clay and firing process is unique. Embroidery requires exquisite embroidery skills, and the patterns and colors have specific cultural meanings.”

Li Xiao was moved by the tradition and exquisite craftsmanship of these handicrafts, and he decided to integrate the production process and cultural value of the handicrafts into his novel, adding more artistic elements to the protagonist's journey.

The exploration tour of Gubei Water Town enriched their travel experience, and also provided rich materials and inspiration for Li Xiao's novel creation.This ancient town, these delicacies, and these handicrafts will become an indispensable element in his novels, bringing readers more experience of history, culture and art, allowing them to explore this ancient and traditional water with the protagonist. in town.After spending an unforgettable time in Gubei Water Town, Li Xiao and his friends continued their journey to the next destination - an ancient cottage in Shanxi - Lu's Ancient Village in the depths of Taihang.Hidden among the mountains, this village has a long history and unique cottage culture.

After arriving at Lushi Ancient Village, they were overwhelmed by the ancient buildings and original natural scenery in the cottage.The ancient streets of the village are narrow and tortuous, and the ancient buildings cover the entire hillside with slanted eaves, as if traveling back to ancient times.

"The copycat culture here is really unique. Every stone and every ancient building has a mark of history." Li Xiao said with emotion.

The friends were also excited to explore the streets and buildings of the ancient village. They decided to take a stroll in the ancient village first to feel the beauty of the original ecology of the cottage.

On the first day, they participated in activities of a cottage family and learned the way of life and traditional handicrafts of the cottage.They helped the family make the characteristic handicrafts of the cottage, such as bamboo weaving and paper-cutting, and experienced the cottage culture first-hand.

Li Xiao and his friends chatted with family members in the cottage and learned about their life and culture.Family members told them: “The cottage is our home, we rely on the gifts of nature, and live a simple but fulfilling life. Bamboo weaving and paper-cutting are our traditional handicrafts, which have been passed down from generation to generation and are part of our culture.”

Li Xiao was deeply moved by this interaction, and he decided to integrate the cottage lifestyle and handicrafts into his novel, adding more humanistic elements to the protagonist's journey.

On the second day, they tasted the special delicacies of the cottage, such as stewed chicken with wild mushrooms, mountain potatoes and rice with camellia oil.These delicacies are full of cottage characteristics, and every bite is a treat for the taste buds.

They dine in the kitchen of a cottage family, feeling the aroma of gourmet food.Li Xiao asked the housewife for some food preparation methods, and she was happy to share: "Wild mushroom stewed chicken requires fresh mountain ingredients and special seasoning, and the cooking time must be just right to keep the chicken tender and the mushrooms delicious. Mountain area Potatoes are the staple food of the Shanzhai, which is sliced ​​thin and fried until golden and crispy, making it a delicious snack. Rice with camellia oil is fried with camellia oil, which has a unique aroma.”

This food experience made Li Xiao better understand the food culture of Shanzhai, which will become a food memory during their travels.

On the third day, they participated in traditional cultural performances in the cottage, and watched wonderful programs such as folk song performances, potato dances and bamboo weaving skills.This cultural performance will become a special scene in his novel, a moment full of cottage style, allowing readers to empathize and feel.

After leaving Lushi Ancient Village, they continued their journey to the next destination, but this time in the cottage will remain in their hearts forever.This original cottage, these handicrafts, these delicacies and culture will become a precious memory in his novel, a story exploring the life and traditional culture of the cottage, bringing readers into an original ecology and ancient world, and feeling together with the protagonist The rustic and unique beauty of the cottage.

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The journey of Li Xiao and his friends is still exciting. The next destination is an ancient town in Shanxi - Jincheng Ancient City.This town has a long history and well-preserved ancient city walls, and is one of the historical and cultural heritage of SX Province.

As soon as they arrived at the ancient city of Jincheng, they were shocked by the magnificence of the ancient city wall.The tall city walls surround the entire ancient city. The walls are made of ancient tiles and stones. Along the city walls, you can overlook the entire ancient city and the surrounding fields.

"The ancient city walls here are so magnificent that people can't help but imagine the ancient historical scenes." Li Xiao sighed.

The friends were also deeply attracted by the atmosphere of the ancient city, and they decided to explore the historical sites and culture in the ancient city first.

On the first day, they visited the history museum in the ancient city and learned about the history and culture of the ancient city of Jincheng.The museum displays ancient cultural relics and exhibits, such as ancient calligraphy, paintings and ceramics.

Li Xiao and his friends chatted with the narrator of the museum and learned about the historical background and important events of the ancient city.The narrator told them: "The ancient city of Jincheng has a long history and was once an important military fortress and cultural center in ancient times. The cultural traditions here are rich and colorful, and calligraphy, painting and ceramics all have unique styles and skills."

Li Xiao was deeply inspired by this visit to the museum. He decided to integrate the history and culture of the ancient city into his novel, adding more historical secrets to the protagonist's journey.

On the second day, they tasted the special delicacies in the ancient city, such as Jincheng sliced ​​noodles, ancient city stewed chicken and ancient city tofu.These delicacies are full of local characteristics, and every bite is a treat for the taste buds.

They dined in a small restaurant in an ancient city, savoring the delicacy of these delicacies.Li Xiao asked the chef how to make some delicacies, and the chef was willing to share: "Jincheng knife-sliced ​​noodles need to be made and cut from the dough to achieve a wide and thin taste. Gucheng stewed chicken needs to use fresh chicken and special stew. , The stewing time must be long enough to keep the tenderness of the chicken and the richness of the soup. The ancient city tofu uses local soybeans and special tofu cubes to cook a unique taste. "

This food experience made Li Xiao better understand the food culture of the ancient city, which will become a food memory during their travels.

On the third day, they participated in traditional cultural performances in the ancient city, and watched wonderful programs such as ancient operas, calligraphy performances and folk musical instruments.This cultural performance will become a special scene in his novel, a moment full of the cultural charm of the ancient city, allowing readers to resonate and feel.

After leaving the ancient city of Jincheng, they continued their journey to the next destination, but this time in the ancient city will remain in their hearts forever.This ancient city, these delicacies, and these cultural performances will become a precious memory in his novel, a story exploring history and culture, bringing readers into an ancient and traditional world, and feeling the charm of the ancient city and the precipitation of history together with the protagonist . (end of this chapter)