Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

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"Yes, the ten scenic spots of West Lake are famous both at home and abroad. We must visit them one by one." Li Xiao responded, his eyes flashing with longing for the upcoming beautiful scenery.

Huang Xu was thinking about how to capture the beauty of West Lake: "The beauty of West Lake is picturesque. I want to find the best angle to record the harmony between nature and humanity."

After several hours of driving, they finally arrived in Hangzhou. As soon as they entered the city, they were attracted by the beautiful scenery of West Lake. The lake was sparkling, the mountains in the distance were hazy, and the willow branches nearby were swaying, forming a moving picture.

"This is West Lake. It's more beautiful than I imagined." Zhang Yue exclaimed as he stood by the lake.

"Yes, the beauty of West Lake lies in its tranquility and harmony. We must experience it well." Li Xiao said, his eyes cast towards the small island in the lake and the Leifeng Pagoda in the distance.

They strolled along the path by the lake, admiring famous scenic spots such as Su Causeway in Spring Dawn, Broken Bridge in Snow, and Calm Lake in Autumn Moon. Huang Xu used his camera to record these beautiful views, and he wanted to convey the beauty of West Lake through his photos.

After visiting the ten scenic spots of West Lake, they came to a teahouse by the lake and tasted Hangzhou's specialty Longjing tea.

"This Longjing tea is so fragrant and has a long aftertaste." Zhang Yue took a sip of the tea and exclaimed in praise.

"Yes, Longjing tea and the beautiful scenery of West Lake complement each other and make people feel relaxed and happy." Li Xiao responded.

Huang Xu was at the window of the teahouse, recording the beauty of West Lake with his camera: "I want to bring all this beauty and tranquility home."

As the sun set, they sat down on a bench by the West Lake, enjoying the breeze on the lake and the mountains in the distance.

"Today's tour of West Lake was really wonderful. We not only enjoyed the beautiful scenery, but also experienced Hangzhou's tea culture." Zhang Yue said with emotion.

"Yes, the beauty of West Lake makes us linger and we must remember this trip well," said Li Xiao.

"Yes, this trip allowed us to better understand Hangzhou and deepened our friendship," said Huang Xu.

The three of them left behind beautiful memories under the sunset of West Lake and looked forward to the next trip.

As night fell, Li Xiao, Zhang Yue and Huang Xu decided to dine at a specialty restaurant in Hangzhou. The interior of the restaurant is elegantly decorated, full of the style of the Jiangnan water town.

"The environment here is so elegant and makes people feel very comfortable." Zhang Yue said while admiring the restaurant's decoration.

"Yes, Hangzhou not only has beautiful scenery, but also a very rich food culture." Li Xiao responded, and they found a seat by the window and sat down.

The waiter came over enthusiastically and handed over the menu. The three of them discussed and ordered several Hangzhou specialties. Soon, dishes with good appearance, aroma and taste were served on the table.

"This West Lake Vinegar Fish is really worthy of its reputation. The fish meat is fresh and delicious, sweet and sour." Huang Xu said as he tasted it.

"There is also the Longjing Shrimp, the shrimp is fresh and tender, with a light tea aroma, it is really unique in flavor." Li Xiao also praised it.

Zhang Yue has a special liking for a seemingly ordinary stir-fried vegetable dish: "This vegetable is stir-fried to be crisp and refreshing, simple yet delicious, and really makes people linger on the taste."

The three of them ate and chatted, sharing their feelings about Hangzhou and their love for food, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.

After dinner, they decided to take a walk in the streets of Hangzhou to help digest the food. Hangzhou was brightly lit at night, and the lights along the West Lake were reflected on the lake, which was beautiful.

"The night view here is so beautiful. Compared with the West Lake during the day, it has a completely different style." Zhang Yue said with emotion.

"Yes, the night in Hangzhou is also very charming and makes people linger." Li Xiao responded.

Huang Xu used his camera to record the beautiful scenery of Hangzhou at night: "I want to record all these beautiful moments and savor them slowly after returning home."

After walking back to the hotel, the three of them went back to their rooms to rest and prepare for the next day's trip. Li Xiao lay on the bed, thinking about everything he had seen and heard today, the beautiful scenery of West Lake, the delicious food, and the laughter of his friends. All of this made him feel extremely precious.

The next morning, they set off for their next destination, this time choosing another famous scenic spot in Zhejiang Province, Wuzhen.

"I heard that Wuzhen is the representative of Jiangnan water towns. I have long wanted to come and see it," Zhang Yue said with anticipation.

"Yes, Wuzhen's ancient bridges, water lanes, and beautiful legends are all very attractive." Li Xiao was also full of longing.

Huang Xu has already started planning his shooting route: "The night view and morning fog in Wuzhen are both very beautiful. I must find the best angle to shoot."

After several hours of driving, they finally arrived at Wuzhen. As soon as they entered the ancient town, they were deeply attracted by the scenery in front of them. The ancient buildings were built along the river, the stone bridges spanned the water, and the boats shuttled through the water lanes, forming a moving ink painting.

"The water town scenery here is so beautiful, we must appreciate it." Zhang Yue said excitedly.

"Yes, the beauty of Wuzhen lies in its simplicity and tranquility. We should stay here for a while." Li Xiao was also very excited.

They strolled along the stone pavement of Wuzhen, admiring the ancient bridges, water lanes and old streets, and feeling the charm of the Jiangnan water town. Huang Xu kept pressing the shutter to record this beautiful scenery.

After visiting the main attractions of Wuzhen, they came to a teahouse in Wuzhen and tasted the local specialties.

"This snack is really delicious, sweet but not greasy, and very local." Zhang Yue praised as he tasted it.

"Yes, the snacks and water town scenery of Wuzhen complement each other and make people feel relaxed and happy." Li Xiao responded.

Huang Xu was at the window of the teahouse, recording the beauty of Wuzhen with his camera: "I want to bring all this beauty and tranquility home."

As night fell, they stayed in an inn in Wuzhen. The inn was built by the river, and the night view of the ancient town was outside the window. The lights were reflected on the water, which was beautiful.

“Today’s tour in Wuzhen was really great. We not only enjoyed the beautiful scenery of the water town, but also experienced the tea culture of Jiangnan,” Zhang Yue said with emotion.

"Yes, the beauty of Wuzhen makes us linger and we must remember this trip well," said Li Xiao.

"Yes, this trip allowed us to better understand the Jiangnan water town and deepened our friendship," said Huang Xu.

The three of them left behind wonderful memories under the night sky of Wuzhen and are looking forward to their next trip.

As Wuzhen became quiet at night, Li Xiao, Zhang Yue and Huang Xu enjoyed the cool breeze and beautiful night scenery on the terrace of the inn. They talked about what they saw and heard that day and shared their feelings and photos.

"The night in Wuzhen has a special charm. These ancient buildings look even more quaint under the lights." Zhang Yue said, looking at the ancient buildings on the other side of the river. "Indeed, the night view here reminds me of the Jiangnan water town described by ancient poets, peaceful and beautiful." Li Xiao responded, his eyes wandering in the reflection on the water.

Huang Xu was sorting the photos in his camera, selecting the angles that he was most satisfied with: "I want to share these photos on social media so that more people can feel the beauty of Wuzhen."

The next morning, when the first ray of sunlight shone through the curtains into the room, the three of them couldn't wait to get up and experience the morning mist in Wuzhen. When they walked out of the inn, they saw that the entire ancient town was shrouded in a layer of mist, which added a bit of mystery and tranquility.

"Wuzhen in the morning mist is like an ink painting, so beautiful that it makes people intoxicated," Zhang Yue exclaimed.

"Yes, this hazy beauty makes people feel as if they are in a painting." Li Xiao was also immersed in this beautiful scenery.

Huang Xu quickly took out his camera to capture this rare scene: "I want to record this moment. This will be one of my most precious works."

They strolled in the morning mist, feeling the tranquility and beauty of Wuzhen. Afterwards, they tasted Wuzhen's breakfast, which was simple steamed buns and soy milk, but had an authentic Jiangnan flavor.

"This xiaolongbao is really delicious, with thin skin, tender filling and rich soup." Zhang Yue said as he tasted it.

"Yes, the breakfast here is simple but delicious, which makes people feel good all day long." Li Xiao responded.

Huang Xu was busy taking photos to record this breakfast with local characteristics: "I want to share these delicious photos to let more people know about Wuzhen's food culture."

After breakfast, they decided to visit the dyeing and handicraft workshops in Wuzhen to experience the local handicraft culture. In the dyeing workshop, they saw the traditional dyeing process and were impressed by the craftsmen's skills.

"The patterns on these dyed cloths are so beautiful, and each process requires extremely high skills." Zhang Yue expressed his admiration for the craftsmen's skills.

"Yes, these traditional crafts are worth learning and inheriting." Li Xiao was also deeply moved.

Huang Xu recorded the entire dyeing process with his camera. He wanted more people to understand the culture and craftsmanship behind it.

In the workshop, they experienced making simple pottery and wood carving. Although the works were a bit rough, everyone enjoyed it.

"Making these things by myself makes me admire the exquisite skills of those craftsmen even more," Zhang Yue said with emotion.

"Indeed, these handicrafts contain the emotions and wisdom of the craftsmen," Li Xiao responded.

Huang Xu used a camera to record their production process and finished products: "These are all unforgettable memories of our trip."

With the Wuzhen trip over, the three prepared to head to their next destination, Suzhou, which is known as the "Oriental Water City" for its classical gardens and canals.

"Suzhou's gardens are very famous, especially the Humble Administrator's Garden and the Lingering Garden. I have always wanted to see them with my own eyes," Zhang Yue said with anticipation.

"Yes, Suzhou's gardens are the representatives of Chinese garden art, and we must appreciate them." Li Xiao was also full of longing.

Huang Xu is planning his shooting route: "The gardens in Suzhou are exquisitely designed. I want to find the best angle to capture their beauty."

After several hours of driving, they finally arrived in Suzhou. As soon as they entered the city, they could see various classical gardens and canals. The whole city was full of the style of the Jiangnan water town.

"Suzhou's classical gardens are so beautiful, every detail exudes refinement and elegance," Zhang Yue exclaimed.

"We can first visit the Humble Administrator's Garden, which is one of the largest classical gardens in Suzhou," Li Xiao suggested.

They came to the Humble Administrator's Garden, which is centered on water, surrounded by mountains and rivers, with exquisite halls and pavilions, lush flowers and trees, and has a strong Jiangnan water town style.

"The design of this garden is so ingenious. Every landscape looks like a carefully arranged painting." Zhang Yue exclaimed as he strolled in the garden.

"Yes, these gardens are not just buildings, they are also a reflection of a culture." Li Xiao also praised these gardens.

Huang Xu used his camera to record the details of these gardens. He wanted to show the beauty of the gardens through photos.

After visiting the Humble Administrator's Garden, they went to other famous gardens such as the Lingering Garden and the Lion Grove, each of which made them feel the charm of Chinese garden art.

"The gardens in Suzhou are really impressive. This trip has given us a deeper understanding of China's garden culture," Zhang Yue said with emotion.

"Yes, every trip allows us to learn new knowledge and experience the culture of different places," Li Xiao responded.

"Yes, this trip not only enriched our horizons, but also deepened our friendship," said Huang Xu.

The three of them left wonderful memories in the gardens of Suzhou and look forward to their next trip. With the successful conclusion of their Suzhou trip, they are ready to go to their next destination with full memories and satisfaction to continue their journey of exploration and discovery.

As the tour of Suzhou Gardens came to an end, Li Xiao, Zhang Yue and Huang Xu were ready to head to their next destination, Nanjing, with deep admiration for the classical garden art. Nanjing, a city with a long history, was once the ancient capital of six dynasties and has rich cultural heritage and historical imprints.

"Nanjing has a very profound history and culture. I have always wanted to visit historical sites such as the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum and the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum," Zhang Yue said with anticipation.

"Yes, Nanjing not only has a long history, but also has the beautiful Xuanwu Lake and Confucius Temple. We must take a good look at them." Li Xiao was also full of longing.

Huang Xu is thinking about how to use the camera to capture the beauty of Nanjing's blend of history and modernity: "Nanjing's ancient monuments and modern urban landscapes are very distinctive. I want to try to record them from different perspectives."

After several hours of driving, they finally arrived in Nanjing. As soon as they entered the city, they were attracted by the unique temperament of this city. Classical and modern are intertwined, and history and nature coexist harmoniously.

"Nanjing's urban landscape is so unique, a perfect blend of classic and modern," Zhang Yue exclaimed.

"Let's visit the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum first. It is the tomb of Mr. Sun Yat-sen, a great modern Chinese politician. It is of great commemorative significance." Li Xiao suggested.

They came to Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, which was shaded by green trees and had magnificent and solemn buildings that made people feel awe.

"The grandeur of Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum is truly magnificent, and it makes people feel the weight of history," Zhang Yue said with emotion in the cemetery.

"Yes, this is not only the resting place of Mr. Sun Yat-sen, but also a symbol of the Chinese people's unyielding pursuit of democracy," Li Xiao responded.