Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

Mornings at BJ are always busy and energetic, especially near the train station. Li Xiao stood in the square of BJ West Station, looking for his friends among the crowd. Finally, he saw Zhang Han's figure in the crowd. She was waving her hand and walking towards him, followed by Liu Lei and Wang Qiang.

"Li Xiao, we are here!" Zhang Han's voice seemed particularly bright amid the noise of the crowd.

After the four of them met, they walked into the train station together. Their destination is Xi'an, an ancient city in western China. For Li Xiao and his friends, this historic city is both a historical exploration and a yearning for the unknown.

Li Xiao is a history buff with a strong interest in ancient Chinese culture. Zhang Han has a special liking for food and can always find the most authentic delicious food. Liu Lei is a photography enthusiast, and her camera is always ready to capture the most beautiful moments on the road. As for Wang Qiang, he is the vitality of the team and can always bring laughter and surprises during the trip.

The train slowly pulled out of the platform and began its long journey to Xi'an. The scenery outside the car window gradually changes from the hustle and bustle of the city to the peaceful countryside, and then to the rolling mountains.

"Xi'an, what kind of place is that?" Wang Qiang asked while looking out the window.

"There are not only rich historical relics there, such as Qin Shihuang's Terracotta Warriors and Horses, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, but also the historically famous Chang'an City ruins." Li Xiao began to share his knowledge of Xi'an.

"Don't forget the food. Xi'an is famous for its snacks, such as mutton steamed buns, cold skin buns, and roujiamo. I can't wait to try them!" Zhang Han's topic always revolves around food.

After passing through fields and hills, the train finally arrived in Xi'an. As soon as they got off the car, the four of them were attracted by the atmosphere of this ancient city. The architecture of Xi'an Station combines classical and modern elements, making it appear solemn yet dynamic.

They took a bus to the hotel they booked. Along the way, the scenery of the ancient city gradually unfolded before their eyes - ancient city walls, busy streets, and old buildings full of stories.

"Did you know?" Li Xiao pointed to the city wall outside the window and said, "This city wall was built during the Ming Dynasty. It is one of the largest and best-preserved ancient city walls in China."

"Wow, really? It looks so spectacular." Liu Lei took out her camera and started recording this moment.

After settling their luggage, the four decided to explore the city wall first. On the city wall, they can overlook the entire city of Xi'an and feel the beauty of the blend of ancient and modern times. The afterglow of the setting sun shines on the city wall, dyeing it golden yellow, making it look particularly spectacular and beautiful.

"What's our plan for tomorrow?" Wang Qiang asked.

"First go to Huimin Street to try the food, and then go to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda." Zhang Han couldn't wait.

As night falls, the night view of Xi'an takes on a different style. The four of them walked on the city wall, chatting, enjoying the tranquility and beauty. The trip to Xi'an has just begun.

(to be continued.)

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The Xi'an City Wall looks particularly mysterious at night. Li Xiao and his friends walked on the ancient bricks and stones. With the breeze, every brick and tile of the city wall seemed to tell a thousand-year story.

"Imagine it," Li Xiao said as he walked, "hundreds of years ago, this might have been a place guarded by soldiers, but now we are here enjoying the tranquility of the night."

"History is really amazing." Liu Lei sighed while taking photos.

They passed several towers, each with a unique structure and story. On the ancient city wall, the four of them seemed to have traveled through time and space, feeling the weight of history.

Along the way, they met many tourists who were also visiting, some were families, some were couples, and there were also young people like them. Everyone met on the city wall, smiled at each other, and shared the touch and joy this city brought them.

Finally, they came to an observation deck on the city wall. Standing there, you can see the night view of the entire Xi'an city. Amidst the lights of thousands of houses, the outline of the ancient city is looming in the night. Modern and ancient buildings are intertwined to form a charming picture.

"It's so beautiful, this is Xi'an." Zhang Han couldn't help but say.

Wang Qiang was excitedly taking pictures everywhere, trying to capture this beautiful scene. "These photos must be developed and hung in the room after we go back."

Liu Lei concentrated on adjusting the camera parameters, trying to take the best night scene photos. “Scenery like this is rare but hard to come by.”

In this way, they spent an unforgettable night on the city wall. As time went by, the tourists gradually dispersed, and the four of them slowly walked back to the hotel.

"Where are we going tomorrow?" Wang Qiang asked.

"Huimin Street, try the food there." Zhang Han said excitedly, "I'm already hungry."

"By the way, there is also the Big Wild Goose Pagoda." Li Xiao added, "There are not only beautiful buildings there, but also rich Buddhist culture."

Along the way, they discussed their plans for tomorrow and were full of expectations.

Back at the hotel, the four of them finished washing and lay down on the bed to rest. Xi'an is still brightly lit outside, but there is silence in the room.

"This trip was really good." Wang Qiang said softly.

"Yeah, we still have a lot of places to go. Let's continue tomorrow." Liu Lei closed her eyes and smiled.

Li Xiao was lying on the bed, looking at the night scene outside the window, and his heart was filled with emotion. This ancient city not only has rich history and culture, but also has touching beauty.

His thoughts drifted away, and he gradually fell into sleep.

Early the next morning, the sun filtered through the curtains and shone warmly on the faces of the four people. After a night's rest, they woke up energetic and ready to start a new day of adventure.

After a simple breakfast, they first went to one of the busiest streets in Xi'an - Muslim Street. Famous for its rich Muslim culture and cuisine, this street is an iconic attraction in Xi'an.

The streets are bustling with people, and there are long queues in front of various snack bars and restaurants. The air is filled with the tempting aroma of food, making people salivate.

"Let's try the mutton steamed buns here first!" Zhang Han excitedly led everyone into a restaurant that seemed to have quite a history.

The decoration inside the store is simple, with various traditional Chinese decorations hanging on the walls. They ordered several bowls of mutton steamed buns, and everyone was full of expectations as they watched the chef skillfully make the steamed buns. The mutton steamed buns are served, and the aroma is fragrant. After one bite, Li Xiao and his friends were immediately conquered by its delicious taste. The meat is fresh and tender, the buns are soft but not glutinous, and the soup is rich and satisfying. Every bite is satisfying.

"This tastes great!" Wang Qiang exclaimed.

After they were full, they continued to stroll on the Muslim Street and tried various snacks, such as sweet candied haws, crispy and delicious Roujiamo, cool and greasy Liangpi, etc. They raved about every food.

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As they walked, they came to a small shop selling handicrafts. The store is filled with a variety of exquisite handicrafts, including silk flowers, clay figurines, paper-cuts, etc. Each piece is full of strong local characteristics.

Liu Lei was attracted by some exquisite paper-cut works, and she looked at these traditional artworks carefully. "These paper-cuts are so beautiful, I want to buy a few to take back."

On Muslim Street, in addition to food and handicrafts, there are also many historical buildings. The buildings on both sides of the street are mostly made of blue bricks and gray tiles, with upturned eaves and corners, full of classical beauty. As they shuttled between these buildings, they seemed to have walked into the long river of history.

"Every brick and every tile here tells a story." Li Xiao said with emotion.

The afternoon sun shines through the busy streets and shines on the four people, making them feel even happier. They stayed on the Muslim Street for a long time, until the sun began to set, and then reluctantly left.

"Next stop, let's go to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda." Zhang Han suggested.

So, they took the bus to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. The scenery outside the car window was changing, from the bustling urban area to the quiet surrounding the pagoda. The change of scenery made them feel the diversity of the city of Xi'an.

The Big Wild Goose Pagoda is located in the southern suburbs of XA City. It is a Buddhist tower with a long history. When they arrived at the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the setting sun had begun to slowly set, illuminating the entire tower even more solemnly and sacredly.

"This tower is really spectacular." Liu Lei praised, she couldn't wait to take out her camera and began to record the beautiful scenery in front of her.

The Big Wild Goose Pagoda was built in the Tang Dynasty and was historically built to store Buddhist scriptures and statues brought back from India. The tower is tall and straight, the masonry structure is simple and solemn, and there are stone carvings of Buddha statues on each floor.

The four of them walked slowly along the path around the tower, feeling the historical atmosphere of this ancient tower. Under the tower, they also saw some monks and believers praying devoutly.

"This is not only a pagoda, but also a historical monument." Li Xiao said with deep feeling.

Later, they visited some exhibitions in the pagoda and learned about the historical and cultural background of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Each floor has different exhibits, ranging from ancient artifacts to Buddhist artworks, giving them a deeper understanding of the tower.

As the sky gets darker, the lights around the Big Wild Goose Pagoda gradually light up, adding a sense of mystery and tranquility to the ancient pagoda at night. The four of them walked in the square under the tower, enjoying the tranquility.

"Where shall we go tomorrow?" Wang Qiang asked.

"Tomorrow we will go to the Shaanxi History Museum and then to the Forest of Steles." Li Xiao replied.

"Sounds good." Zhang Han nodded and said.

The Big Wild Goose Pagoda looked even more solemn and beautiful at night. In such an environment, the four of them felt the accumulation of history and the charm of culture.

Finally, they had dinner in a small restaurant near the tower and tasted some local specialties, such as steamed buns, cold skin, mutton skewers, etc. The delicious food conquered their taste buds again.

After dinner, they took the bus back to the hotel. The night view of Xi'an outside the car window is still bright, and the lights on both sides of the street are like stars dotted in the dark night, shining with warm light.

"Today is really a fulfilling day." Zhang Han sighed.

"Yes, every place in Xi'an is full of stories." Liu Lei added.

Back at the hotel, they all felt tired but fulfilled. The one-day trip gave them a deeper understanding and experience of the ancient city of Xi'an.

Li Xiao was lying on the bed, thinking about what he had seen and heard throughout the day, and his heart was full of satisfaction and happiness. of this city
In the hotel room, the four of them sat together and shared their feelings and gains from the day.

"Today at Huimin Street, the mutton steamed bun was so delicious!" Zhang Han couldn't help but mention the lunch experience again, the corner of his mouth raised, "I think I can eat three more bowls!"

"Indeed, I will never forget that smell even when I return to BJ." Wang Qiang agreed, lying on the bed with his hands under his head, "But you know what? In addition to the delicious food, today's experience at the Big Wild Goose Pagoda is even more unforgettable for me. "

"Yes, the solemn atmosphere of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda is really awe-inspiring." Liu Lei added. She found the photo she took from the camera and showed it to everyone, "Look, this is the wild geese in the sunset. The tower is like a scene from a painting.”

The four people gathered around the camera, admiring the beautiful moments captured by Liu Lei. Li Xiao pointed to a photo and said: "This is a really good shot. Against the backdrop of the setting sun, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda looks more mysterious and solemn. Did you know that the Big Wild Goose Pagoda is not only a Buddhist holy place, it is also a symbol of the ancient Silk Road The symbol witnesses the exchange of Eastern and Western cultures.”

"Well, I remember Li Xiao said before that there are many precious Buddhist classics preserved in the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, right?" Zhang Han asked.

"That's right." Li Xiao nodded, "After Master Tang Xuanzang came back from India, he translated and preserved a large number of Buddhist scriptures here."

"Tomorrow we go to the Shaanxi History Museum and we will definitely see more precious historical relics." Liu Lei said excitedly.

"By the way, the mutton skewers at the small restaurant in the Big Wild Goose Pagoda at night were also super delicious!" Wang Qiang suddenly interrupted, breaking the slightly serious atmosphere.

The four of them laughed and praised Xi'an's delicious food. Food, history, and culture are intertwined in this ancient city, adding more color to their trip.

"Okay, everyone, go to bed early. There are many exciting places waiting for us tomorrow." Li Xiao reminded.

The four of them tidied up each other, then turned off the lights and prepared to go to sleep. The room quickly returned to silence, with only the occasional sound of cars and wind coming from outside the window.

Lying on the bed, Li Xiao's thoughts were still wandering. He was thinking about tomorrow's trip and the history and culture of this city. Xi'an, this ancient and vibrant city, has deeply attracted him.

In his long thoughts, Li Xiao gradually fell into a dreamland. The dream was the streets of Xi'an, the long river of history, and the exploration of the future. (End of chapter)