Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

Chapter 1508 1523.

Li Xiao stood in front of the window, looking at the bustling streets outside, his heart full of anticipation. His friend Huang Pengfei jumped up from the sofa, patted him on the shoulder, and said excitedly: "Brother Xiao, we are finally going to start our trip to China!"

Li Xiao turned around and responded with a smile: "Yes, Pengfei, I can't wait to explore this ancient and vibrant country."

The two quickly packed their luggage and boarded the train to BJ. The train started slowly, the scenery outside the window gradually blurred, and Li Xiao's thoughts drifted away.

"Brother Xiao, where is our first stop?" Huang Pengfei asked curiously.

“BJ,” Li Xiao replied, “that’s where the heart of our country is, the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square.”

Huang Pengfei's eyes lit up: "I heard that there are many precious cultural relics and ancient buildings in the Forbidden City. I must take a good look at them."

After several hours of travel, they finally arrived in BJ. When they walked out of the station, a breath of fresh air hit them in the face, and they both felt refreshed.

They first came to Tiananmen Square, where people were coming and going and the five-star red flag fluttered in the wind. Huang Pengfei took out his camera to record this solemn moment.

Then, they walked into the Forbidden City. The ancient palace looked particularly magnificent in the sun. They strolled between the palaces, admiring the exquisite architecture and carvings, and feeling the weight of history.

After the tour, they came to a famous Beijing roast duck restaurant. The waiter served the fragrant roast duck, and the two couldn't wait to taste it.

"This roast duck is so delicious!" Huang Pengfei exclaimed while eating.

Li Xiao smiled and nodded: "Yes, every place has its own unique food, which is also one of the pleasures of traveling."

After dinner, they watched a Peking Opera performance. The gorgeous costumes and unique singing styles opened their eyes.

After the performance, the two picked up some BJ specialties at a nearby store to take home as souvenirs.

As night fell, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei returned to the hotel. They sat on the balcony and talked about what they had seen and heard that day.

"Where are we going tomorrow?" Huang Pengfei asked.

Li Xiao looked at the starry sky and said with a smile: "Next stop, we will go to Xi'an to explore the mystery of the Terracotta Warriors."

Their laughter echoed in the night sky, foreshadowing their next adventure.

The morning sun shone through the curtains onto Li Xiao's face. He rubbed his eyes and sat up from the bed. Huang Pengfei had packed his luggage and said to Li Xiao excitedly, "Brother Xiao, we are going to Xi'an today. I heard that there are the Terracotta Warriors, one of the eight wonders of the world."

Li Xiao nodded, with a glimmer of anticipation in his eyes: "Yes, the Terracotta Warriors are the treasures of ancient Chinese civilization, and I am also looking forward to seeing them with my own eyes."

The two took a plane, flew through the clouds, and soon arrived in Xi'an. They didn't waste time and went directly to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. Standing at the entrance of the museum, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei were shocked by the scene before them. Thousands of terracotta warriors were neatly arranged, each with a different face and expression, as if telling a story from thousands of years ago.

Huang Pengfei exclaimed: "These terracotta figurines are so spectacular, each one is lifelike."

Li Xiao took a deep breath and said with emotion: "Yes, this is not only a work of art, but also a witness to history."

They walked slowly in the museum, carefully observing each terracotta warrior and feeling the exquisite craftsmanship of ancient craftsmen. After the visit, the two bought some replicas of the Terracotta Warriors in the museum's souvenir shop as a souvenir of their trip.

At lunch time, they tasted Xi'an's special snacks - roujiamo and liangpi. Huang Pengfei said while eating: "The roujiamo here is really delicious, with rich gravy and fragrant and soft buns."

Li Xiao smiled and replied: "The food in each place has its own unique flavor, which is also the charm of traveling."

In the afternoon, they visited the ancient city wall, walked along the wall, and felt the historical atmosphere of the city. As the sun set, the lanterns on the ancient city wall gradually lit up, adding a touch of mystery to the city.

In the evening, they watched a Tang Dynasty song and dance performance. The gorgeous costumes and graceful dance moves made them feel as if they had traveled back to that glorious dynasty.

After the performance, on the way back to the hotel, Huang Pengfei suddenly said, "Brother Xiao, I feel that this trip is not only about seeing the scenery, but also a spiritual baptism."

Li Xiao nodded: "Yes, traveling broadens our horizons and makes us cherish our current life more."

They returned to the hotel, lay on the bed, and planned tomorrow's itinerary. Li Xiao said, "Tomorrow, we will go to Huashan and experience the feeling of 'Huashan Sword Contest'."

Huang Pengfei responded excitedly: "Great, I can't wait!"

Their laughter echoed in the night sky, foreshadowing their next adventure.

Early in the morning, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei woke up in the hotel in Xi'an. The morning sun shone through the curtains and onto their faces. Huang Pengfei rubbed his eyes and said to Li Xiao excitedly, "Brother Xiao, we are going to Mount Hua today. I heard the scenery there is very spectacular."

Li Xiao nodded, his eyes gleaming with anticipation: "Yes, Huashan is famous for its steepness. It is the place where the 'Huashan Sword Contest' is held in martial arts novels. We must go and see it."

After breakfast, the two drove to Huashan. Along the way, they admired the scenery and talked about the plots in martial arts novels. As the car approached Huashan, they became more and more excited.

Arriving at the foot of Huashan, they looked up and saw the steep peaks, surrounded by clouds and mist, like a fairyland. Huang Pengfei couldn't help but exclaim: "This scenery is so beautiful, no wonder it has become the background of martial arts novels."

They began to climb along the mountain road, admiring the strange peaks and rocks of Huashan along the way, and feeling the wonders of nature. Li Xiao said: "Look, these peaks are like the swordsmen in martial arts novels, standing tall and unshakable."

Huang Pengfei responded with a smile: "Then we must also climb to the top of the mountain bravely like the swordsman today."

As they climbed up step by step, the mountain road became steeper and steeper, but they did not give up and encouraged each other to keep going. After several hours of hard work, they finally reached the North Peak of Huashan.

Standing on the North Peak, they looked around and saw the mountains surrounded by clouds and mist, and the scenery was magnificent. Huang Pengfei said excitedly: "Brother Xiao, we finally got up, the scenery is so shocking!" Li Xiao also felt very satisfied: "Yes, the scenery here is refreshing, and all the hard work is worth it."

They rested for a while on the North Peak, and then continued to the other peaks. On the East Peak, they watched the sunset, the golden afterglow sprinkled on the mountains, beautiful beyond measure. Huang Pengfei said with emotion: "This sunset is so beautiful, I will never forget this moment."

Li Xiao nodded in agreement: "Yes, every moment of the trip is unique, we must cherish these beautiful moments."

As night fell, they went down the mountain and returned to the hotel. In the hotel restaurant, they tasted local specialties and talked about what they saw and heard today. Huang Pengfei said: "Brother Xiao, I think today's trip is very meaningful. It makes us understand the greatness of nature better."

Li Xiao smiled and said: "Yes, every trip is a process of learning and growth."

After dinner, they planned tomorrow's itinerary in the hotel room. Li Xiao said, "Tomorrow, we will go to Chengdu to explore the panda base there."

Huang Pengfei responded excitedly: "That's great, I've always wanted to see those cute giant pandas up close."

  Their laughter echoed in the night sky, foreshadowing their next adventure.
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The morning sun shines through the curtains and onto Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei. They wake up from their hotel bed in Chengdu and prepare to start a new day. Huang Pengfei jumps out of bed excitedly and says to Li Xiao: "Brother Xiao, we are going to the panda base today. I have dreamed of seeing giant pandas up close since I was a child."

Li Xiao responded with a smile: "Yes, the Chengdu panda base is world-famous. We must go and see these lovely national treasures."

After breakfast, the two took a taxi to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Along the way, they admired the city view of Chengdu and felt the leisure and vitality of the city.

Arriving at the base, they were deeply attracted by the scene in front of them. There were green trees and dense bamboo forests, and it was peaceful and tranquil. Huang Pengfei couldn't help but exclaim: "The environment here is really suitable for giant pandas to live."

They followed the guide and first visited the pandas' living area. Through the glass window, they saw several pandas eating bamboo leisurely, looking very cute. Huang Pengfei couldn't help but take out his camera to record these precious moments.

Li Xiao looked at Huang Pengfei's focused expression and said with a smile, "Look, how cute the giant panda is when it eats bamboo."

Huang Pengfei nodded: "Yes, they are really masterpieces of nature."

Afterwards, they visited the panda cubs' nursery. Looking at those furry little guys, both of them were moved. Huang Pengfei said softly, "These little pandas are so cute, I really want to hug them."

Li Xiao smiled and reminded: "Be careful, they are very fragile."

At lunch time, they tasted Chengdu's special snacks, such as long shao shou and dan dan noodles, in the base's restaurant. Huang Pengfei said while eating: "The snacks here are really delicious, as unforgettable as the giant pandas."

Li Xiao nodded in agreement: "Chengdu's food, like the giant pandas, is the city's business card."

In the afternoon, they participated in the panda volunteer activities at the base and experienced the process of feeding and caring for giant pandas. Huang Pengfei said with emotion: "It is incredible to be able to feed giant pandas with my own hands."

Li Xiao also felt very satisfied: "Yes, this experience allows us to better understand the living habits of giant pandas."

After the event, they picked up some panda-themed souvenirs at the base's souvenir shop. Huang Pengfei held a panda doll and said excitedly, "I want to take this home as a souvenir of this trip."

Li Xiao smiled and nodded: "This will be a good memory."

As night fell, they returned to the hotel. In the hotel room, the two discussed what they had seen and heard today. Huang Pengfei said, "Brother Xiao, I think today's trip is very meaningful. It has made us understand the protection of giant pandas better."

Li Xiao smiled and said: "Yes, traveling not only allows us to appreciate the beautiful scenery, but also allows us to learn a lot of knowledge."

After dinner, they planned tomorrow's itinerary on the balcony of the hotel. Li Xiao said, "Tomorrow, we will go to Lijiang to experience the ancient city style there."

Huang Pengfei responded excitedly: "That's great, I've always wanted to see the ancient city and snow-capped mountains in Lijiang."

Their laughter echoed in the night sky, foreshadowing their next adventure.

As the first rays of sunlight shone into the hotel room in the morning, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei woke up in the hotel in Chengdu. They quickly packed their luggage and prepared to go to Lijiang. Huang Pengfei said excitedly: "Brother Xiao, I heard that the ancient city of Lijiang is very beautiful, and there is also Jade Dragon Snow Mountain there. I really want to see it soon."

Li Xiao nodded, his eyes sparkling with curiosity about the unknown: "Yes, Lijiang is a charming place. The ancient city and snow-capped mountains are not to be missed."

After several hours of flight, they arrived in Lijiang. When they walked out of the airport, fresh air and warm sunshine greeted them. The two took a taxi and headed straight to the ancient city of Lijiang. Along the way, they admired the natural scenery along the way and talked about their expectations for Lijiang.

Arriving at the ancient city, they were deeply attracted by the scene before them. The ancient streets, stone roads, wooden houses, and the fluttering colorful wind horse flags all looked so peaceful and beautiful. Huang Pengfei exclaimed: "The ancient city here is so charming. Every step is like walking in history."

Li Xiao also felt the same way: "Yes, every corner here is full of stories."

They strolled through the ancient city and visited famous attractions such as the Mu Mansion, Sifang Street and Black Dragon Pool. Huang Pengfei showed great interest in the architecture and history of the Mu Mansion: "Brother Xiao, look at the carvings and paintings here, they are really exquisite."

Li Xiao nodded in agreement: "These details reflect the wisdom and artistic talent of the Naxi people."

At lunchtime, they tasted local specialties such as chicken bean jelly and Naxi grilled fish at a small restaurant in the ancient city. Huang Pengfei said as he tasted the food: "The food here is so delicious, and each dish has a unique flavor."

Li Xiao responded with a smile: "The food experience during travel is also an indispensable part."

In the afternoon, they went to Yulong Snow Mountain. Standing at the foot of the mountain and looking up at the towering snow-capped mountain, both of them were shocked by its magnificence. Huang Pengfei said excitedly: "Brother Xiao, this snow-capped mountain is so spectacular. I really want to climb to the top of the mountain immediately."

Li Xiao reminded: "Snow mountain climbing requires professional equipment and training. Let's appreciate its beauty at the foot of the mountain today."