Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

"Yes, Lingyin Temple is one of the holy places of Buddhism in China. The Buddhist culture here is very profound." Li Xiao explained.

They visited the temple and felt the solemnity and tranquility of Buddhist culture. Huang Pengfei showed great interest in the Buddha statues and murals in the temple.

"Pengfei, let's go to Songcheng tomorrow. There will be a large-scale live performance there, which will allow us to have a deeper understanding of the culture of the Song Dynasty." Li Xiao suggested.

"Okay, I can't wait." Huang Pengfei responded excitedly.

As the bells of Lingyin Temple rang, the two planned their next day's itinerary, their hearts filled with longing for the culture of Hangzhou.

Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei were fascinated by the beautiful scenery of West Lake in Hangzhou, but time always urged travelers to move on. They were reluctant to leave Hangzhou and set off for Guilin. Guilin, a city known for its beautiful mountains and rivers, had already planted the seeds of expectation in their hearts.

"Pengfei, Guilin's landscape is world-famous. The Li River we are going to today has breathtakingly beautiful scenery." Li Xiao said to Huang Pengfei on the way to the Li River.

"I have long wanted to see the legendary 'Nine Horses Painting Mountain' and 'Reflections of Yellow Cloth'. I heard that the mountains and rivers there are breathtakingly beautiful." Huang Pengfei was full of longing.

They took a cruise ship and sailed slowly on the Li River. The picturesque mountains on both sides were reflected in the clear river water, forming a moving landscape painting.

"Brother Xiao, look at the mountains over there. They are in various shapes. It's amazing." Huang Pengfei said, pointing to the mountains in the distance.

"Yes, the mountains here are undulating and have various shapes. Each one looks like a masterpiece of nature." Li Xiao responded.

The two enjoyed the beautiful scenery of the Li River on the boat, stopping from time to time to take photos. They felt the beauty of the mountains and rivers here, and their hearts were filled with awe for nature.

"Pengfei, look at the fishermen over there. They are fishing on the river. This scene is so harmonious." Li Xiao said, pointing at the fishermen in the river.

"Yes, the people here live in harmony with nature, giving people a sense of peaceful attitude towards life," Huang Pengfei responded.

They toured the Li River for a whole day and left reluctantly only when the sun set.

"Brother Xiao, let's go try Guilin rice noodles today. It's Guilin's specialty snack." Huang Pengfei suggested.

"Okay, I've heard about it for a long time, and I must try it today." Li Xiao said expectantly.

The two tasted authentic Guilin rice noodles at a famous rice noodle shop, and they were full of praise for the smoothness of the rice noodles and the delicious soup.

"Brother Xiao, this trip was really great. I learned a lot and experienced a lot." Huang Pengfei said with satisfaction.

"Yes, every trip is a new discovery, and every discovery makes our lives more colorful." Li Xiao said with a smile.

The next day, they came to Yangshuo's West Street, which was bustling with all kinds of handicrafts and snack stalls, full of exotic atmosphere.

"Pengfei, look at those handicrafts, each one is so exquisite." Li Xiao said, pointing to the stalls on the street.

"Yes, the culture here is really diverse, and it makes people feel a unique charm," Huang Pengfei responded.

They strolled along West Street, bought some handicrafts as souvenirs, and also tasted the local special snacks.

"Pengfei, let's go to Longji Rice Terraces tomorrow. The terraced fields there are very spectacular." Li Xiao suggested.

"Okay, I can't wait." Huang Pengfei responded excitedly.

In the night of Yangshuo, the two planned their itinerary for the next day, their hearts filled with longing for the landscape of Guilin.

Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei left unforgettable memories in the mountains and waters of Guilin, and then they flew to Lijiang, Yunnan. Lijiang, a city that combines Naxi culture and ancient city style, attracted them with its unique charm.

"Pengfei, Lijiang Ancient Town is a world cultural heritage. The Sifang Street we are going to today is the center of the ancient town." Li Xiao said to Huang Pengfei on the way to the ancient town.

"I heard that the Naxi ancient music and Dongba culture there are very fascinating, and I have long wanted to see it with my own eyes." Huang Pengfei is full of anticipation.

They walked through the cobblestone road of the ancient city and came to Sifang Street. The ancient buildings and shops on both sides of the street exuded a strong historical atmosphere.

"Brother Xiao, look at those ancient buildings. Every brick and tile reveals the traces of time." Huang Pengfei said, pointing to the surrounding buildings.

"Yes, the architecture here retains the traditional style of the Naxi people and is very distinctive," Li Xiao responded.

The two strolled in the ancient city, stopping from time to time to take photos. They admired every corner of the ancient city and felt the history and culture here.

"Pengfei, look at those Naxi elders over there. They are playing Naxi ancient music." Li Xiao said, pointing at the elders not far away.

"Yes, this music sounds really melodious and makes people feel relaxed and happy." Huang Pengfei responded.

They listened to Naxi ancient music in the ancient city and felt the harmonious resonance between the music and the ancient city.

"Brother Xiao, how about we try the chicken bean jelly from Lijiang? I heard that this is a local specialty." Huang Pengfei suggested.

"Good idea. I can't wait." Li Xiao said expectantly.

The two tasted chicken bean jelly at a snack bar in the ancient city, and they were full of praise for the jelly's smoothness and unique seasoning.

"Pengfei, let's go to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain tomorrow. The scenery there is spectacular." Li Xiao suggested.

"Okay, I can't wait." Huang Pengfei responded excitedly.

The next day, they came to Yulong Snow Mountain. They were amazed by the magnificent scenery of the snow-capped mountains, and the snow on the top of the mountain sparkled in the sun.

"Brother Xiao, look at that snow-capped mountain, it's so spectacular." Huang Pengfei said, pointing at the snow-capped mountain.

"Yes, the natural scenery here and the cultural landscape of the ancient city complement each other, making people feel a unique beauty." Li Xiao responded.

They toured the snow-capped mountains for a whole day and left reluctantly only when the sun set.

"Pengfei, let's go try Lijiang's butter tea today. It's a local specialty drink." Li Xiao suggested.

"Okay, I've heard about it for a long time, and I must try it today." Huang Pengfei said expectantly.

The two tasted butter tea in a teahouse in the ancient city, and they were full of praise for the fragrance and unique taste of the tea.

"Brother Xiao, this trip was really great. I learned a lot and experienced a lot." Huang Pengfei said with satisfaction.

"Yes, every trip is a new discovery, and every discovery makes our lives more colorful." Li Xiao said with a smile.

In the night of Lijiang, the two planned their next journey, their hearts filled with curiosity about the unknown and yearning for beautiful things.

Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei flew to Chengdu, Sichuan, with nostalgia for the ancient city of Lijiang. Chengdu, a city famous for its leisurely lifestyle and delicious food, also has a special attraction - the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base. "Pengfei, the place we are going to today is a paradise for panda lovers. Are you ready?" Li Xiao said excitedly to Huang Pengfei in the taxi.

"Of course, I can't wait to see those cute giant pandas up close." Huang Pengfei's eyes were shining with anticipation.

They came to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, which is a paradise for giant pandas with its green trees and pleasant environment. They first visited the outdoor playground of the giant pandas and saw several giant pandas leisurely eating bamboos, looking very cute.

"Brother Xiao, look at that giant panda. It's so cute when it eats bamboo." Huang Pengfei said, pointing to a giant panda eating.

"Yes, the giant panda is not only China's national treasure, but also a symbol of world nature conservation." Li Xiao responded.

They also visited the indoor panda pavilion and learned about the panda's living habits and conservation work. Huang Pengfei showed great interest in the conservation work of the giant panda.

"Pengfei, look at the volunteers over there, they are preparing food for the giant pandas." Li Xiao said, pointing to a group of busy volunteers.

"Yes, protecting giant pandas requires the efforts of each of us," Huang Pengfei said seriously.

They spent a pleasant morning in the base and left reluctantly at noon.

"Brother Xiao, how about we try Chengdu hotpot today? I heard that Chengdu hotpot is very authentic." Huang Pengfei suggested.

"Good idea. I can't wait." Li Xiao said expectantly.

The two tasted authentic Chengdu hotpot at a famous hotpot restaurant, and they were full of praise for the spicy and delicious hotpot.

"Pengfei, let's go to Dujiangyan tomorrow. It is an outstanding representative of ancient Chinese water conservancy projects." Li Xiao suggested.

"Okay, I can't wait." Huang Pengfei responded excitedly.

The next day, they arrived at Dujiangyan, a water conservancy project that has lasted for thousands of years and still plays an important role today.

"Brother Xiao, look at that Baopingkou, it really cleverly controls the flow of the river." Huang Pengfei said, pointing to the core part of Dujiangyan.

"Yes, Dujiangyan is not only a great project, but also a manifestation of ancient Chinese wisdom." Li Xiao responded.

They toured Dujiangyan for a whole day and left reluctantly only when the sun set.

"Pengfei, let's go try Chengdu's Chuan Chuan Xiang today. It's another specialty food in Chengdu." Li Xiao suggested.

"Okay, I've heard about it for a long time, and I must try it today." Huang Pengfei said expectantly.

The two tasted various skewers in a skewers restaurant, and they were full of praise for the spicy and delicious taste.

"Brother Xiao, this trip was really great. I learned a lot and experienced a lot." Huang Pengfei said with satisfaction.

"Yes, every trip is a new discovery, and every discovery makes our lives more colorful." Li Xiao said with a smile.

In the night of Chengdu, the two planned their next journey, their hearts filled with curiosity about the unknown and yearning for beautiful things.

Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei felt the charm of Chengdu in their leisurely life, but their desire to explore the unknown drove them to move forward. Their next stop was Huangshan in Anhui, a famous mountain known for its strange pines, strange rocks, sea of ​​clouds and hot springs.

"Pengfei, the scenery of Huangshan is known as 'the most amazing mountain in the world'. What we are going to challenge today is Guangmingding. Are you ready?" Li Xiao said to Huang Pengfei at the foot of the mountain.

"Of course, I can't wait to conquer this mountain and see those legendary wonders." There was a gleam of challenge in Huang Pengfei's eyes.

They began to climb Mount Huangshan, admiring the pines of various shapes along the way. Some were tall and straight, some were bent, and each one was like a work of art from nature.

"Brother Xiao, look at the pine tree over there. It looks so strange." Huang Pengfei said, pointing to a pine tree with a unique shape.

"Yes, the pine trees in Huangshan all grow in the cracks of the rocks, showing tenacious vitality," Li Xiao responded.

They continued walking and came to Feilai Rock, a huge rock that seemed to have fallen from the sky and stood on the top of the mountain, making people marvel at the ingenuity of nature.

"Pengfei, look at that flying stone, it looks like it flew from the sky." Li Xiao said, pointing at the flying stone.

"Yes, it's really amazing. Every place in Huangshan is full of mystery," responded Huang Pengfei.

They toured Huangshan Mountain for a whole day and left reluctantly only when the sun set.

"Brother Xiao, let's go try Huizhou's hairy tofu today. It's a specialty of Huangshan." Huang Pengfei suggested.

"Good idea. I can't wait." Li Xiao said expectantly.

The two tasted hairy tofu at a restaurant at the foot of the mountain. The tofu had a crispy outer skin and was tender inside, which made them praise it highly.

"Pengfei, let's go to Hongcun tomorrow. There are well-preserved Hui-style buildings there, which are definitely worth a look," Li Xiao suggested.

"Okay, I can't wait." Huang Pengfei responded excitedly.

The next day, they arrived at Hongcun, an ancient village famous for its unique water system design and Hui-style architecture.

"Brother Xiao, look at those buildings. Their flying eaves and pointed corners are so beautiful." Huang Pengfei said, pointing to the ancient buildings around him.

"Yes, Hui style architecture is a treasure of ancient Chinese architecture. Every part of it reflects the wisdom and aesthetics of the ancients." Li Xiao responded.

They toured Hongcun for a whole day and left reluctantly only when the sun set.

"Pengfei, let's go try Huizhou's stinky mandarin fish today. It's the representative of Huizhou cuisine." Li Xiao suggested.

"Okay, I've heard about it for a long time, and I must try it today." Huang Pengfei said expectantly.

The two tasted stinky mandarin fish in an Anhui restaurant, and they were full of praise for the tenderness and unique flavor of the fish.

"Brother Xiao, this trip was really great. I learned a lot and experienced a lot." Huang Pengfei said with satisfaction.

"Yes, every trip is a new discovery, and every discovery makes our lives more colorful." Li Xiao said with a smile.

In the night of Hongcun, the two planned their next journey, their hearts filled with curiosity about the unknown and yearning for beautiful things.

Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei left deep memories among the strange pines and rocks of Huangshan, but they did not stop. Their next stop was Sanya in Hainan, a coastal city famous for its sunshine, beaches and waves. (End of this chapter)