Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

"Brother Xiao, this BJ trip is really unforgettable. We not only visited the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace, but also climbed the Great Wall." Zhang Yue said with emotion.

"Yes, this trip helped me understand more about China's history and culture, and it also made me love this land even more." Li Xiao responded.

"Then where should we go next?" Huang Xu asked.

"I heard that Shanghai is also very prosperous. Let's go to Shanghai and have a look." Li Xiao suggested.

"A good idea. Shanghai is China's economic center and an international metropolis." Zhang Yue agreed.

The three said goodbye on the Great Wall and agreed to go to Shanghai together. Li Xiao looked at the ancient Great Wall, filled with emotion and expectation. He believes that this trip to China will definitely leave him with unforgettable memories.

Li Xiao, Zhang Yue and Huang Xu's journey in China continues. They will visit more cities, visit more attractions and experience more culture. Their stories will continue to unfold along with their journey, full of infinite possibilities and hopes.

Li Xiao, Zhang Yue and Huang Xu said goodbye at the foot of the Great Wall. They decided to go to Shanghai to experience the charm of this international metropolis. After several hours of high-speed rail travel, they arrived in Shanghai and were immediately attracted by the city's prosperity and modernity.

"Brother Xiao, look over there, that's the Bund." Zhang Yue pointed out the window and said.

Li Xiao looked in the direction of Zhang Yue's finger and saw tall buildings and bright lights on both sides of the Huangpu River. The European-style buildings on the Bund looked particularly charming in the night.

"The night view of Shanghai is so beautiful!" Huang Xu praised.

The three decided to go for a walk on the Bund first to experience the city's nightlife. They walked along the Bund and admired the beautiful scenery on both sides of the Huangpu River. The cruise ships on the river slowly passed by, and the lights on both sides of the river were reflected on the water, forming a moving picture.

"Brother Xiao, look over there, that's the Oriental Pearl Tower." Zhang Yue pointed to a tall tower in the distance and said.

Li Xiao looked in the direction of Zhang Yue's finger and saw a towering TV tower standing in Pudong. The tower's lights flashed and complemented the surrounding skyscrapers.

"The Oriental Pearl Tower is a landmark building in Shanghai and one of the tallest TV towers in China." Huang Xu introduced.

The three people visited Dujiangyan, learned about the working principle and historical significance of this project, and expressed their deep admiration for the wisdom and diligence of the working people of ancient China.

During their few days in Chengdu, Li Xiao, Zhang Yue and Huang Xu visited many attractions in the city and experienced Chengdu's leisurely life and food culture. They have a deeper understanding and experience of Chengdu’s natural scenery, history and culture.

The three decided to climb up to the Oriental Pearl Tower and overlook the night view of Shanghai from a height. They took the elevator directly to the observation floor and were amazed by the scenery in front of them. You can have a panoramic view of the entire night view of Shanghai, the lights are bright and beautiful.

"Brother Xiao, look over there, that's the Shanghai Tower." Zhang Yue pointed to a skyscraper in the distance and said.

Li Xiao looked in the direction of Zhang Yue's finger and saw a skyscraper towering into the clouds. The lights on the building were flashing, forming a sharp contrast with the surrounding buildings.

"Shanghai Tower is currently the tallest building in China and the tallest green building in the world." Huang Xu explained.

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After admiring the night view on the Oriental Pearl Tower for a while, the three decided to go shopping at Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street. Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street is one of the most famous commercial streets in Shanghai. Stores of various brands gather here, and it is bustling with people.

"Brother Xiao, look over there. That's the time-honored Nanxiang Steamed Bun Shop in Shanghai." Zhang Yue pointed to a shop and said.

Li Xiao looked in the direction of Zhang Yue's finger and saw a long queue in front of a store with "Nanxiang Steamed Bun Shop" written on the sign.

"Nanxiang Steamed Bun Shop is a time-honored brand in Shanghai. Their Xiao Long Bao is very famous. Let's go and try it." Huang Xu suggested.

The three of them joined the queue and finally tasted the legendary Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao. They were full of praise for the thin skin and tender filling of the xiaolongbao, and the delicious soup.

"Brother Xiao, look over there, that's the Shanghai Museum." Zhang Yue pointed to a building in the distance and said.

Li Xiao looked in the direction of Zhang Yue's finger and saw a classical building standing on the street, with exquisite patterns carved on the roof of the building.

"The Shanghai Museum is one of the most important museums in China, and it contains many precious cultural relics." Huang Xu introduced.

The three decided to visit the Shanghai Museum to learn about the history and culture of Shanghai and even China. Various precious cultural relics are on display in the museum, from ancient bronzes and porcelain to calligraphy and paintings, and jades. Each piece is an eye-opener for them.

During their few days in Shanghai, Li Xiao, Zhang Yue and Huang Xu visited many attractions in the city and experienced the prosperity and vitality of Shanghai. Their journey in Shanghai was full of joy and surprises, and it also gave them a deeper understanding of the city.

"Brother Xiao, this trip to Shanghai is really exciting. Not only did we visit the Bund and the Oriental Pearl Tower, we also tasted Nanxiang steamed buns and visited the Shanghai Museum." Zhang Yue said with emotion.

"Yes, Shanghai is a city full of vitality and charm. This trip gave me a deeper understanding of this city." Li Xiao responded.

"Then where should we go next?" Huang Xu asked.

"I heard that the West Lake in Hangzhou is also beautiful. Let's go to Hangzhou and have a look." Li Xiao suggested.

"What a great idea. Hangzhou is a famous historical and cultural city in China, and West Lake is even more famous." Zhang Yue agreed.

The three of them said goodbye at Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street and agreed to go to Hangzhou together. Li Xiao looked at this prosperous city, filled with emotion and expectation. He believes that this trip to China will definitely leave him with more beautiful memories.

Li Xiao, Zhang Yue and Huang Xu's journey in China continues. They will visit more cities, visit more attractions and experience more culture. Their stories will continue to unfold along with their journey, full of infinite possibilities and hopes.

Li Xiao, Zhang Yue and Huang Xu embarked on a journey to Hangzhou with their fond memories of Shanghai. Hangzhou, a city famous for its West Lake, has been known as "Paradise on Earth" since ancient times. They took the high-speed train through the fields and small towns in the south of the Yangtze River and soon arrived in Hangzhou.

"Brother Xiao, look over there, that's the West Lake." Zhang Yue pointed out the window and said.

Li Xiao looked in the direction of Zhang Yue's finger and saw a wide lake. Weeping willows were hanging by the lake, the lake was sparkling, and the mountains in the distance were looming in the clouds and mist.

"The beauty of the West Lake is truly well-deserved." Huang Xu praised.

They decided to go for a walk by the lake first to feel the tranquility and beauty of West Lake. Along the Su Causeway by the lake, the three of them strolled under the shade of weeping willows, admiring the lotus flowers in the lake and the Leifeng Pagoda in the distance.

"Brother Xiao, look over there, that's the broken bridge." Zhang Yue pointed to the front and said.

Li Xiao looked in the direction of Zhang Yue's finger and saw a stone bridge spanning the lake. The bridge was simple and elegant, complementing the surrounding scenery. "The broken bridge with remaining snow is one of the ten scenic spots in West Lake. In winter, the broken bridge after snow is particularly beautiful." Huang Xu introduced.

The three of them walked onto the broken bridge and stood on the bridge to look out into the distance. The lake was sparkling and the mountains in the distance were empty, which made people feel relaxed and happy.

"Brother Xiao, look over there, there are three ponds reflecting the moon." Zhang Yue pointed to the three small islands in the lake and said.

Li Xiao looked in the direction of Zhang Yue's finger and saw three small islands in the lake. Each island had a stone tower, which contrasted with the surrounding scenery.

"The Three Pools Reflecting the Moon is also one of the ten scenic spots in West Lake. At night, the moonlight reflects on the lake, which is beautiful." Huang Xu explained.

After visiting the West Lake for a whole day, the three of them felt a little tired, but their hearts were full of satisfaction and joy.

"Brother Xiao, today is really an eye-opener. The beautiful scenery of the West Lake makes people feel relaxed and happy." Zhang Yue said with emotion.

"Yes, every part of the West Lake is full of poetry and makes people forget to leave." Li Xiao responded.

"Then where should we go next?" Huang Xu asked.

"I heard that Hangzhou's Longjing tea is very famous. Let's go to Longjing Village to experience the tea culture." Li Xiao suggested.

"What a great idea. Longjing tea is one of the top ten famous teas in China. It will be interesting to go to Longjing Village to experience the tea culture." Zhang Yue agreed.

The three of them said goodbye by the West Lake and agreed to go to Longjing Village together the next day. Li Xiao looked at the beautiful scenery of West Lake, filled with expectation and curiosity. He believes that this trip to Hangzhou will definitely leave him unforgettable memories.

The next day, the three of them came to Longjing Village as promised. As soon as they entered the village, they were attracted by the surrounding tea gardens. Green tea trees cover the entire hillside, and the air is filled with the fragrance of tea leaves.

"Brother Xiao, look over there, the tea farmers are picking tea." Zhang Yue pointed to the tea garden not far away and said.

Li Xiao looked in the direction of Zhang Yue's finger and saw several tea farmers busy picking tea leaves in the tea garden.

"The production process of Longjing tea is very particular. Let's go and experience the process of making tea." Huang Xu suggested.

The three of them walked into the tea garden, communicated with tea farmers, learned how to pick tea leaves, and experienced the process of making tea. They learned that the Longjing tea production process includes multiple steps such as greening, rolling, and frying. Each step requires careful operation to produce high-quality Longjing tea.

"Brother Xiao, look over there, that's a tea art performance." Zhang Yue pointed to the teahouse in front of him and said.

Li Xiao looked in the direction of Zhang Yue's finger and saw several tea masters performing tea art in a teahouse.

"Let's go enjoy the tea art performance and taste the newly made Longjing tea." Huang Xu suggested.

The three of them walked into the teahouse, enjoyed the tea master's performance, and tasted the freshly roasted Longjing tea. The tea was full of aroma and mellow taste, which made them full of praise.

After experiencing the tea culture in Longjing Village, the three of them felt very satisfied. They have a deeper understanding and experience of Hangzhou's natural scenery and traditional culture.

"Brother Xiao, this trip to Hangzhou is really unforgettable. We not only visited the West Lake, but also experienced the Longjing tea culture." Zhang Yue said with emotion.

"Yes, Hangzhou's natural scenery and traditional culture are impressive." Li Xiao responded.

"Then where should we go next?" Huang Xu asked.

"I heard that Suzhou's gardens are very famous. Let's go to Suzhou and have a look." Li Xiao suggested.

"What a great idea. Suzhou is China's garden city, and its garden art is very exquisite." Zhang Yue agreed.

The three of them said goodbye in Longjing Village and agreed to go to Suzhou together. Li Xiao looked at the beautiful scenery of Hangzhou, filled with expectation and curiosity. He believes that this trip to China will definitely leave him with more beautiful memories.

Li Xiao, Zhang Yue and Huang Xu's journey in China continues. They will visit more cities, visit more attractions and experience more culture. Their stories will continue to unfold along with their journey, full of infinite possibilities and hopes.

Li Xiao, Zhang Yue and Huang Xu embarked on a journey to Suzhou with their deep attachment to Hangzhou. Suzhou, this ancient city famous for its gardens, is world-famous for its unique Jiangnan water town style and exquisite garden art.

"Brother Xiao, look over there, that's the Humble Administrator's Garden." Zhang Yue pointed to the front and said.

Li Xiao looked in the direction of Zhang Yue's finger and saw the gate of a classical garden with the three characters "Humble Administrator's Garden" engraved on the lintel.

"The Humble Administrator's Garden is one of the four famous gardens in China. Its design is very exquisite, integrating the beauty of nature and humanity." Huang Xu introduced.

The three of them walked into the Humble Administrator's Garden and were immediately attracted by the scenery in the garden. The garden has small bridges and flowing water, winding paths leading to secluded areas, and well-proportioned pavilions and pavilions. Each of them reveals the delicacy and elegance of Jiangnan gardens.

"Brother Xiao, look over there, that's the Lion Forest." Zhang Yue pointed forward again and said.

Li Xiao looked in the direction of Zhang Yue's finger and saw a garden composed of strange stones unfolding in front of him. There were many stone peaks in different shapes, just like lions.

"The Lion Forest is famous for its strange stones. The stones here are carved into various shapes, which is very interesting." Huang Xu explained.

The three of them walked through the Lion Forest, admiring these strange stones and feeling the wonder and craftsmanship of the garden.

"Brother Xiao, look over there, that's Liuyuan." Zhang Yue continued pointing forward.

Li Xiao looked in the direction of Zhang Yue's finger and saw a more exquisite garden unfolding in front of him. The architecture and layout of the garden were more sophisticated and full of artistic atmosphere.

"The Lingering Garden is one of the representatives of Suzhou gardens. Its design pays great attention to the use and change of space, and every place is full of poetry." Huang Xu introduced.

The three of them walked in the Lingering Garden, admiring the beautiful scenery and feeling the tranquility and harmony of the garden.

During their few days in Suzhou, Li Xiao, Zhang Yue and Huang Xu visited many gardens in the city and experienced the breadth and depth of Suzhou's garden art. They have a deeper understanding and experience of Suzhou's garden culture.

"Brother Xiao, this trip to Suzhou is really wonderful (End of Chapter)