Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

They took the high-speed train and arrived in Hangzhou soon. As soon as you step out of the station, you can feel the freshness and tranquility of the city. Li Xiao took his friends and headed directly to West Lake.

West Lake, this wide body of water, is surrounded by several embankments such as Su Causeway and Bai Causeway. The lake is dotted with small islands such as Xiaoyingzhou and Huxinting, forming a beautiful picture. Li Xiao and his friends strolled along Sudi, admiring the scenery of the lake and mountains.

"The scenery here is so beautiful, like a living landscape painting." Zhang Yue praised.

Huang Xu kept taking photos, trying to capture every beautiful moment: "I want to take all these beautiful views home so that my family can feel the beauty of West Lake."

Li Xiao smiled and said: "The beauty of West Lake lies not only in its natural scenery, but also in its perfect combination with humanity."

They came to Broken Bridge, which is the location of one of the ten scenic spots in West Lake, "Broken Bridge with Remaining Snow". Li Xiao told his friends about the legend of the Broken Bridge and its place in Chinese literature.

"Brother Xiao, these legends are so fascinating. It makes people feel like they have stepped into the story." Zhang Yue said.

Huang Xu said with emotion: "Yes, every stone and every tree here is full of stories."

They rested in a teahouse by the lake and tasted Longjing tea, a specialty of Hangzhou. The teahouse is built near the lake, where you can enjoy the lake view while sipping tea.

"The Longjing tea here is truly well-deserved, with a fragrant aroma and a long aftertaste." Zhang Yue praised.

Huang Xu took out his drawing board and began to draw the beautiful scenery of the West Lake: "I want to draw the beautiful scenery here as a souvenir of our trip."

Li Xiao was quietly sipping tea, admiring Huang Xu's paintings, and at the same time thinking about his life journey.

In the afternoon, they took a cruise and visited the West Lake. The boat moves forward slowly in the water, the lake is sparkling, and the scenery on both sides is constantly changing, making it dizzying.

"The scenery here is so beautiful, it's like walking in the middle of a painting." Zhang Yue said.

Huang Xu took out his camera and recorded the beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains.

Li Xiaoze said with emotion: "The beauty of West Lake is a gift from nature and the crystallization of human wisdom."

After visiting the West Lake, they came to another famous attraction in Hangzhou - Lingyin Temple. This ancient temple, hidden among the green mountains and green waters, gives people a sense of peace and tranquility.

"The temples here are so solemn that they purify people's souls," Zhang Yue said.

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Huang Xu took out his camera and recorded the solemnity and tranquility of the temple.

Li Xiaoze said with emotion: "The beauty of Lingyin Temple lies not only in its architecture, but also in the Buddhist culture and spirit it conveys."

They visited the temple and felt the tranquility and peace here. Li Xiao told his friends some basic knowledge of Buddhism and its status in traditional Chinese culture.

"Brother Xiao, you know so much about this knowledge, I really admire you." Zhang Yue said.

Huang Xu also said with emotion: "Yes, I learned a lot from this trip and also gave me a new understanding of life."

Li Xiaoze smiled and said: "This trip is an unforgettable experience for us. Not only did we see beautiful scenery, but we also gained friendship and growth."

As night fell, they ended their day's journey and returned to the hotel. In the room, they shared what they saw and heard today and discussed their feelings and gains.

"Brother Xiao, this trip has made me cherish the time with my friends even more, and it has also made me love our great motherland even more." Zhang Yue said with emotion.

Huang Xu also expressed his feelings: "Yes, this trip not only allowed me to see beautiful scenery, but also made me feel the beauty of friendship and life."

Li Xiao looked at the two friends, and his heart was full of warmth and gratitude: "This trip is an unforgettable experience for us. Not only did we see the beautiful scenery, but we also gained friendship and growth."

They know that there will be more journeys waiting for them tomorrow, and more beautiful scenery and stories waiting for them to discover. And Li Xiao's story will continue to be warm and bright in their hearts.

On the fifth day, Li Xiao, Zhang Yue and Huang Xu woke up in the early morning in Hangzhou. They planned to visit another famous attraction in Hangzhou - Songcheng. Songcheng is a large-scale theme park themed on the culture of the Song Dynasty, recreating the prosperity of the Song Dynasty.

They took a bus through the streets of Hangzhou and arrived at Songcheng. As soon as you enter Songcheng, you feel like you have traveled through time and space and returned to the prosperous Song Dynasty. The streets are lined with antique buildings. People wearing Song Dynasty costumes are walking on the streets. The various shops and workshops of the Song Dynasty are dizzying.

“The layout here is so realistic, it’s like I’ve really returned to the Song Dynasty.” Zhang Yue praised.

Huang Xu took out his camera and recorded every corner of the place: "I want to record all of this and go back to study the culture of the Song Dynasty."

Li Xiao smiled and said: "Songcheng is not just a theme park, it is a cultural heritage."

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They visited various performances in Song City, such as court music and dance, martial arts performances, acrobatics, etc. of the Song Dynasty. Every performance is amazing, as if you are really in that era.

"The performance here is really wonderful, every move is so spot on." Zhang Yue said.

Huang Xu said with emotion: "Yes, every performance reflects the essence of Song Dynasty culture."

Li Xiao told his friends some of the history and culture of the Song Dynasty, giving them a deeper understanding of this era.

In the afternoon, they came to the snack street in Songcheng and tasted various snacks from the Song Dynasty, such as candied haws, sugar people, tofu nao, etc. Every snack is endlessly memorable.

"The snacks here are so delicious, you can feel the taste of the Song Dynasty in every bite." Zhang Yue said.

Huang Xu took out his drawing board and began to draw the lively scene of the snack street: "I want to draw the liveliness here as a souvenir of our trip."

Li Xiao was quietly tasting snacks, admiring Huang Xu's paintings, and thinking about his life journey.

In the evening, they came to the central square of Songcheng and watched a large-scale song and dance performance of the Song Dynasty. On the stage, actors dressed in gorgeous costumes, danced elegantly and sang beautiful songs, mesmerizing people. "The performance here is so shocking, every detail is so exquisite." Zhang Yue said.

Huang Xu said with emotion: "Yes, every performance makes people feel the profoundness of Song Dynasty culture."

Li Xiaoze said with a smile: "This trip has given us a deeper understanding of China's history and culture, and it has also made us love our motherland even more."

As night fell, they ended their day's journey and returned to the hotel. In the room, they shared what they saw and heard today and discussed their feelings and gains.

"Brother Xiao, this trip has made me cherish the time with my friends even more, and it has also made me love our great motherland even more." Zhang Yue said with emotion.

Huang Xu also expressed his feelings: "Yes, this trip not only allowed me to see beautiful scenery, but also made me feel the beauty of friendship and life."

Li Xiao looked at the two friends, and his heart was full of warmth and gratitude: "This trip is an unforgettable experience for us. Not only did we see the beautiful scenery, but we also gained friendship and growth."

They know that there will be more journeys waiting for them tomorrow, and more beautiful scenery and stories waiting for them to discover. And Li Xiao's story will continue to be warm and bright in their hearts.

On the sixth day, Li Xiao, Zhang Yue and Huang Xu decided to leave Hangzhou and go to Nanjing, the ancient capital of China, to explore the historical sites and culture there. Nanjing, a city with a long history, is famous for its profound cultural heritage and numerous historical sites.

They took the high-speed train and arrived in Nanjing soon. As soon as you exit the station, you can feel the solemnity and history of this city. Li Xiao took his friends to the Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge, a landmark building in Nanjing.

Standing on the bridge and looking at the broad Yangtze River, Li Xiao told his friends the history of the bridge and its position in the history of Chinese bridges.

"This bridge is not only a landmark of Nanjing, but also the pride of China's bridge construction." Zhang Yue said.

Huang Xu took out his camera and recorded this majestic bridge: "I want to record these and study them when I go back."

Li Xiao smiled and said: "Every place in Nanjing has its story, and we have to discover it slowly."

They then came to the Confucius Temple in Nanjing, which is the cultural center of Nanjing and the birthplace of the ancient Chinese imperial examination. There are many ancient buildings and shops around Confucius Temple, full of antique atmosphere.

"The buildings here are so beautiful. Every brick and tile reveals the richness of history." Zhang Yue praised.

Huang Xu took out his drawing board and began to draw the ancient buildings of Confucius Temple: "I want to draw the ancient buildings here as a souvenir of our trip."

Li Xiao told his friends about the history of Confucius Temple and the relevant knowledge of the imperial examination system.

In the afternoon, they came to the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum in Nanjing, which is the mausoleum of Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, and one of the largest imperial mausoleums in China. The mausoleum is surrounded by dense forests, giving people a solemn and solemn feeling.

"The mausoleum here is so spectacular and awe-inspiring." Zhang Yue said.

Huang Xu said with emotion: "Yes, every stone and every tree here is full of historical vicissitudes."

Li Xiaoze said with a smile: "The Ming Xiaoling Tomb is not only a scenic spot in Nanjing, but also a symbol of China's feudal society."

They walked around the mausoleum and felt the historical atmosphere here. Li Xiao told his friends some of the history and culture of the Ming Dynasty, giving them a deeper understanding of this era.

In the evening, they came to the Qinhuai River in Nanjing, which is another famous scenic spot in Nanjing. There are antique buildings and shops on both sides of the Qinhuai River, and there are cruise ships on the river, forming a beautiful picture.

"The scenery here is so beautiful, like a living landscape painting." Zhang Yue praised.

Huang Xu took out his camera and recorded the beautiful scenery of the Qinhuai River: "I want to record these and enjoy them when I go back."

Li Xiao said with emotion: "The Qinhuai River is not only a scenic spot in Nanjing, but also a symbol of Chinese traditional culture."

As night fell, they ended their day's journey and returned to the hotel. In the room, they shared what they saw and heard today and discussed their feelings and gains.

"Brother Xiao, this trip has made me cherish the time with my friends even more, and it has also made me love our great motherland even more." Zhang Yue said with emotion.

Huang Xu also expressed his feelings: "Yes, this trip not only allowed me to see beautiful scenery, but also made me feel the beauty of friendship and life."

Li Xiao looked at the two friends, and his heart was full of warmth and gratitude: "This trip is an unforgettable experience for us. Not only did we see the beautiful scenery, but we also gained friendship and growth."

They know that there will be more journeys waiting for them tomorrow, and more beautiful scenery and stories waiting for them to discover. And Li Xiao's story will continue to be warm and bright in their hearts.

On the seventh day, Li Xiao, Zhang Yue and Huang Xu woke up in the morning light of Nanjing, and they were going to visit another historical place in Nanjing - Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum. Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum is the mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the great revolutionary in modern China. It is located at the southern foot of Purple Mountain in the eastern suburbs of Nanjing.

They took a bus through the city streets and came to Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum. At the entrance of the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, there is a tall stone archway with the two characters "fraternity" engraved on it, demonstrating the fraternity spirit of Dr. Sun Yat-sen.

"The stone archway here is really solemn and awe-inspiring." Zhang Yue said.

Huang Xu took out his camera and recorded the solemnity of this stone archway: "I want to record these and study them when I go back."

Li Xiao smiled and said: "Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum is not only a scenic spot, but also a witness to China's modern history."

They walked up the long stone steps, lined with lush pines and cypresses, giving people a solemn feeling. At the end of the stone steps is the main building of Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum - the memorial hall.

"The buildings here are so magnificent, and every part reveals the richness of history." Zhang Yue praised.

Huang Xu took out his drawing board and began to draw the memorial hall of Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum: "I want to draw the grandeur here as a souvenir of our trip."

Li Xiao told his friends about Mr. Sun Yat-sen’s revolutionary deeds and fraternity spirit.

In the afternoon, they came to another historical place in Nanjing - the Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall. This place was built to commemorate the victims of the Nanjing Massacre in 1937. (End of chapter)