Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

Chapter 1491

The sun shines through the gap in the curtains and falls on Li Xiao's face. He opens his eyes and stretches. Today is the day he and his friends Zhang Yue and Huang Xu embark on a trip to China. They plan to start from GD Province and begin a wonderful journey to explore various parts of China.

Li Xiao picked up his phone and saw a message from Zhang Yue: "Brother Xiao, are you ready? I'm waiting for you downstairs." He quickly replied: "I'll be down right away, don't worry."

The three of them gathered downstairs. Huang Xu was carrying a large backpack with an excited smile on his face. "Where is our first stop?"

Li Xiao smiled and replied: "Let's go to Baiyun Mountain in Guangzhou first. It has beautiful scenery and is a landmark attraction in Guangzhou."

Zhang Yue interrupted, "I've been to Baiyun Mountain. The air there is very fresh, and you can overlook the entire Guangzhou city from the top of the mountain."

Huang Xu said excitedly: "What are we waiting for? Let's go!"

The three of them got in the car and headed towards Baiyun Mountain along the winding mountain road. Along the way, they admired the scenery outside the window and talked and laughed.

When they reached the top of the mountain, they were shocked by the scenery. Li Xiao exclaimed: "The scenery here is so beautiful and the air is so fresh."

Zhang Yue took out his camera and began to capture this beautiful moment: "Come, let's take a photo together to record this moment."

Huang Xu was observing the surrounding plants: "Look, these plants are unique to Guangzhou. We can study them carefully when we go back."

They stayed at the top of the mountain for a while, and then went down to taste Guangzhou's specialties. Li Xiao suggested: "Let's go to Guangzhou for morning tea, the dim sum there is really amazing."

Zhang Yue and Huang Xu both agreed, so they went to a time-honored teahouse, which was bustling with people and filled with the aroma of various snacks.

Li Xiao ordered a few dim sum, and then said to Zhang Yue and Huang Xu: "There are many kinds of dim sum here, just order whatever you want."

Zhang Yue smiled and said, "I want to order a rice noodle roll. I heard that the rice noodle rolls here are very delicious."

Huang Xu said: "I want to try the shrimp dumplings here, they look very appetizing."

The three of them tasted delicious food, chatted and enjoyed the fun of traveling.

After eating and drinking, they went to the nearby folk performance area and watched a wonderful lion dance performance. Li Xiao exclaimed: "This lion dance performance is really wonderful. I didn't expect Guangzhou to have such traditional culture."

Zhang Yue and Huang Xu also expressed their agreement, saying they were deeply attracted by the charm of this traditional culture.

As night fell, they ended their day's tour and prepared to go to their next destination. Li Xiao said, "Tomorrow we will go to Shenzhen, where there are more fun places waiting for us."

Zhang Yue and Huang Xu are both full of anticipation, they believe this will be an unforgettable journey.

The next morning, Li Xiao, Zhang Yue and Huang Xu drove to Shenzhen with curiosity and expectation for the new city. The sun shone through the car window and sprinkled on their excited faces.

Li Xiao turned on the car stereo and played some lighthearted music. He turned to Zhang Yue and Huang Xu and said, "Shenzhen is a vibrant city. The place we are going to today will surely open your eyes."

Zhang Yue asked curiously: "Brother Xiao, where are we going today?"

"It's the Window of the World," Li Xiao replied. "It brings together famous buildings and cultures from all over the world. We can travel around the world in one day."

Huang Xu clapped his hands excitedly: "It sounds very interesting! I can't wait."

Arriving at the Window of the World, they were shocked by the sight. Zhang Yue exclaimed: "Wow, this really looks like a miniature world, and every building is so exquisitely made."

Huang Xu took out his phone and started taking pictures: "I want to share these photos on WeChat Moments so that everyone can see them."

Li Xiao suggested: "Let's visit the model of the Eiffel Tower first, and then go to the Asian area."

They strolled in the Window of the World, as if they had really traveled through time and space. From the ancient castles in Europe to the temples in Asia, from the grasslands in Africa to the canyons in America, every place amazed them.

During the tour, the three of them kept sharing their feelings and discoveries. Zhang Yue pointed to a building and said, "Look, that's the Sydney Opera House. I've always wanted to visit Australia."

Huang Xu was interested in a model of an ancient Egyptian pyramid: "The construction technology of these pyramids is really amazing, and the wisdom of the ancients is really admirable."

Li Xiao smiled and said, "After we finish touring here, maybe we can plan a real trip around the world."

In the afternoon, they had a meal at the restaurant in the park and tasted food from all over the world. Zhang Yue tasted a plate of pasta and praised it highly: "This taste is so authentic, just like what I had in Rome."

Huang Xu has a special liking for a burrito: "It's just the right spiciness, very Mexican."

Li Xiao smiled and said, "It seems that our lunch today is also a small journey around the world."

After dinner, they continued their tour until the sun set. Li Xiao suggested: "Let's go to Shenzhen's seaside boardwalk in the evening. The night view there is very beautiful."

Zhang Yue and Huang Xu both agreed, so they drove to the seaside boardwalk. Shenzhen at night, with its bright lights and gentle sea breeze, was refreshing.

They strolled on the plank road and admired the night view of the city. Zhang Yue said with emotion: "Shenzhen is so beautiful at night, it feels completely different from the daytime."

Huang Xu said: "Yes, this city is full of vitality and charm. I am already looking forward to tomorrow's trip."

Li Xiao smiled and said, "Tomorrow we will go to Guangzhou for a night cruise on the Pearl River. The night view there is equally charming."

As the night deepened, they ended the day's tour and returned to the hotel with anticipation for the next day.

After Li Xiao, Zhang Yue and Huang Xu spent a pleasant night on the seaside boardwalk in Shenzhen, they drove to Guangzhou early the next morning to experience the romance of a night cruise on the Pearl River.

Along the way, Li Xiao shared his understanding of Guangzhou: "Guangzhou is a city with a long history, and the night views on both sides of the Pearl River are even more beautiful."

Zhang Yue asked curiously, "Brother Xiao, is there anything special about the night cruise on the Pearl River?"

"Of course," Li Xiao replied, "The night cruise on the Pearl River not only allows you to appreciate Guangzhou's modern buildings, but also see many historical landmarks."

Huang Xu said excitedly: "I can't wait to see those beautiful night views." In the evening, the three boarded the cruise ship. As the cruise ship slowly sailed out of the dock, the lights on both sides of the Pearl River gradually lit up, reflecting on the water, sparkling.

Zhang Yue exclaimed: "The night view here is so beautiful. The lights and the reflections on the water are like a flowing painting."

Huang Xu took out his camera and kept taking pictures: "I want to record this moment and make an album when I get back."

Li Xiao pointed to a building in the distance and said, "Look, that's the Guangzhou Tower, also known as the Little Slender Waist, which is a landmark building in Guangzhou."

As the cruise ship slowly moved forward, they admired the beautiful scenery on both sides of the Pearl River. From the ancient Shamian Island to the modern Zhujiang New Town, each place has its own unique charm.

On the cruise, the three also tasted Guangzhou's special snacks. Zhang Yue tasted a rice noodle roll and praised: "The rice noodle rolls here are even better than yesterday's. They are really authentic."

Huang Xu praised a bowl of boat porridge: "This porridge tastes really delicious. I have never eaten such delicious porridge."

Li Xiao smiled and said, "Guangzhou's food is famous. We can try more authentic snacks tomorrow."

At the end of the night cruise, they reluctantly left the cruise ship. Zhang Yue said with emotion: "This Pearl River night cruise is really unforgettable. I am already looking forward to tomorrow's trip."

Huang Xu also said: "Yes, this trip has broadened my horizons and made me understand more about China's diverse culture."

Li Xiao smiled and said, "Tomorrow we will go to Foshan, which is famous for its martial arts culture and ceramic art. I believe you will like it."

As the night deepened, they ended the day's tour and returned to the hotel with anticipation for the next day.

The morning sun shone through the curtains, and Li Xiao sat up from the bed and stretched. He opened the window, took a deep breath of fresh air, and then turned around and said to Zhang Yue and Huang Xu who were still sleeping, "Get up, today we are going to Foshan to experience the martial arts and ceramic art there."

Zhang Yue rubbed his eyes and asked dazedly, "Is there anything special about Foshan?"

Li Xiao smiled and replied: "Foshan is one of the birthplaces of Chinese martial arts, especially the southern martial arts, which is very famous. In addition, Foshan's ceramic craftsmanship is also very exquisite and has a long history."

Huang Xu sat up and said excitedly: "Martial arts and ceramics, they sound very cultural. I can't wait to see them."

After breakfast, they drove to Foshan. Along the way, Li Xiao introduced the history and culture of Foshan to them. Zhang Yue listened with great interest and asked questions from time to time, while Huang Xu searched for relevant information on his mobile phone.

After arriving in Foshan, they first came to the Huang Feihong Memorial Hall. Li Xiao pointed to the statue in the hall and said: "Huang Feihong is one of the most famous martial artists in Foshan. His martial arts spirit has influenced generations of people."

Zhang Yue looked at the statue of Huang Feihong and said with emotion: "His martial arts moves look very smooth. I really want to experience them myself."

Huang Xu was interested in the martial arts performances in the museum: "I heard there are martial arts performances here every day. Can we catch up?"

Li Xiao nodded: "Of course, we are here at the right time, the show is about to start."

They watched a wonderful martial arts performance, and Zhang Yue and Huang Xu were impressed by the performers' skills. After the performance, they also tried a few basic martial arts moves, which were clumsy but fun.

During lunch, they tasted Foshan's specialties, such as double-skin milk and blind man's cake. Zhang Yue praised the double-skin milk: "It has a rich milky flavor, is sweet but not greasy, and is really delicious."

Huang Xu prefers the blind man's cake: "This cake is crispy and delicious, very unique."

After lunch, they went to Foshan's ceramic village. Li Xiao introduced them: "Foshan's ceramic craft has a history of thousands of years, and the ceramic products here are sold far and wide at home and abroad."

In the ceramic village, they visited the ceramic production process, from the selection of clay to molding, glazing, and firing. Every step opened their eyes. Zhang Yue curiously asked the ceramic master: "How is this ceramic colored?"

The pottery master patiently explained: "Coloring is done before firing. We use special pigments to draw patterns on the ceramics, and then fire them."

Huang Xu was interested in the firing process of ceramics: "Does firing require very high temperatures?"

The pottery master nodded: "Yes, it needs a temperature of thousands of degrees to be fired into shape."

After the visit, each of them picked a few ceramic handicrafts as souvenirs. Li Xiao smiled and said: "These ceramic handicrafts are very commemorative and can be taken back to give to relatives and friends."

As the sun sets, they end the day's tour. Zhang Yue said with emotion: "Today's experience is so rich. Both martial arts and ceramics have given me a deeper understanding of China's traditional culture."

Huang Xu also said: "Yes, this trip has taught me a lot and made me love our culture even more."

Li Xiao smiled and said, "Tomorrow we will go to the next city and continue our cultural journey."

In the morning, Li Xiao gently knocked on the door of Zhang Yue and Huang Xu's room, reminding them that a new day had begun. They were about to go to Suzhou, a water town in the south of the Yangtze River, to experience the classical beauty and gentle atmosphere there.

Zhang Yue rubbed his eyes and asked sleepily, "Brother Xiao, is there anything special about Suzhou?"

Li Xiao smiled and replied: "Suzhou is famous for its gardens, which are representatives of Chinese classical garden art. In addition, Suzhou's silk and embroidery are also very famous."

While packing his luggage, Huang Xu said excitedly: "I heard that Suzhou's Pingtan is very unique. I wonder if we will have a chance to hear it."

Li Xiao nodded: "Of course there is a chance. Suzhou Pingtan is an important part of Jiangnan culture."

They drove to Suzhou, and along the way, Li Xiao told them about the history and culture of Suzhou. Zhang Yue listened with fascination and asked questions from time to time, while Huang Xu searched for relevant information about Suzhou on his mobile phone.

After arriving in Suzhou, they first came to the Humble Administrator's Garden. Li Xiao pointed at the scenery in the garden and said: "The Humble Administrator's Garden is one of the four famous gardens in China. The layout and design here are very exquisite."

Zhang Yue strolled through the garden and exclaimed: "The scenery here is so beautiful, every place is like a carefully designed painting."

Huang Xu was particularly interested in the rockery and flowing water in the garden: "The layout of these rockery and flowing water is really ingenious, making people feel as if they are in a landscape painting."

They strolled in the Humble Administrator's Garden, admiring the charm of the classical garden, and then went to the Suzhou Museum, which has a rich collection of Suzhou silk and embroidery works.

Zhang Yue stopped in front of a piece of exquisite embroidery and exclaimed: "These embroideries are so exquisite. Every stitch and every thread is full of ingenuity."

Huang Xu praised a silk robe in the museum: "The texture and luster of this silk are really incomparable."