Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

"Pengfei, Sanya's seaside scenery is famous for its beauty. We are going to Yalong Bay today, where the beach and sea are top-notch." Li Xiao said to Huang Pengfei on the way to Yalong Bay.

"I can't wait to feel the warm sunshine and soft sand." Huang Pengfei's eyes were shining with anticipation.

They came to Yalong Bay, where the beach was white and fine, the sea water was crystal clear, and the waves gently lapping against the shore. Everything seemed so peaceful and beautiful.

"Brother Xiao, look at the sea water, it's so clear." Huang Pengfei said, pointing to the sea water in front of him.

"Yes, the sea water quality here is very good, very suitable for swimming and diving." Li Xiao responded.

The two played on the beach and enjoyed the sunshine and waves. They also tried diving and explored the wonderful world under the sea.

"Pengfei, look at those colorful corals and tropical fish, they are so beautiful." Li Xiao said to Huang Pengfei while diving.

"Yes, the underwater world is really full of mysteries and surprises," Huang Pengfei responded.

They spent a pleasant afternoon in Yalong Bay and left reluctantly until the sun set.

"Brother Xiao, let's go try the seafood in Sanya today. I heard that the seafood here is very fresh." Huang Pengfei suggested.

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

The two tasted a variety of fresh seafood in a seafood restaurant, and they were full of praise for the deliciousness of the seafood.

"Pengfei, let's go to Nanshan Cultural Tourism Area tomorrow. There is the world's tallest statue of Guanyin at sea." Li Xiao suggested.

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

The next day, they came to Nanshan Cultural Tourism Area, where the Sea Goddess of Mercy statue was solemn and sacred, which made people feel awe.

"Brother Xiao, look at the statue of Guanyin, it's so spectacular." Huang Pengfei said, pointing to the statue of Guanyin on the sea.

"Yes, the Guanyin statue here is not only a symbol of religious belief, but also the crystallization of human wisdom and art." Li Xiao responded.

They toured the Nanshan Cultural Tourism Area for a whole day and left reluctantly only when the sun set.

"Pengfei, let's go try Hainan's coconut chicken today. It's Hainan's specialty food." 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 coconut chicken at a local restaurant and were full of praise for the tenderness of the chicken and the sweetness of the coconut.

"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 Sanya, the two planned their next journey, their hearts filled with curiosity about the unknown and yearning for beautiful things.

Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei enjoyed a leisurely time on the beach in Sanya, but their journey was not over yet. They decided to go to Shanghai, the financial center of China, to experience the prosperity and vitality of this international metropolis.

"Pengfei, Shanghai is one of the most prosperous cities in China. We are going to the Bund today, where you can see Shanghai's iconic buildings." Li Xiao said to Huang Pengfei on the way to the Bund.

"I can't wait to see those skyscrapers and historic buildings." Huang Pengfei's eyes sparkled with excitement.

They came to the Bund, where on one side is the historic Bund building complex and on the other side is the modern Lujiazui financial district. The two styles of buildings complement each other, showing the unique charm of Shanghai.

"Brother Xiao, look at those buildings, they are so spectacular." Huang Pengfei said, pointing to the buildings on the Bund.

"Yes, Shanghai's buildings are a testimony to the city's development, and each one has its own story," Li Xiao responded.

The two strolled along the Bund, admiring the beautiful scenery on both sides of the Huangpu River and feeling the fusion of Shanghai's history and modernity.

"Pengfei, look at the Oriental Pearl Tower over there. It is one of the landmark buildings in Shanghai." Li Xiao said, pointing at the Oriental Pearl Tower.

"Yes, it is really the pride of Shanghai," Huang Pengfei responded.

They took photos at the foot of the Oriental Pearl Tower and then decided to climb to the top of the tower to overlook the beautiful scenery of Shanghai.

"Brother Xiao, look at the night view, it's so beautiful." Huang Pengfei exclaimed on the sightseeing deck of the Oriental Pearl Tower.

"Yes, Shanghai's night view is world-famous, with brilliant lights and breathtaking beauty." Li Xiao responded.

They spent an unforgettable night on the Oriental Pearl Tower and left reluctantly late at night.

"Pengfei, let's go to Tianzifang in Shanghai tomorrow. There are many unique shops and art studios there." Li Xiao suggested.

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

The next day, they came to Tianzifang. The Shikumen buildings and narrow alleys here made people feel like they had traveled back to old Shanghai.

"Brother Xiao, look at those small shops. Each one has its own characteristics." Huang Pengfei said, pointing to the small shops in Tianzifang.

"Yes, Tianzifang is a microcosm of Shanghai culture. There are many works of artists and designers here," Li Xiao responded.

They strolled around Tianzifang, bought some handicrafts and souvenirs, and also tasted the local special snacks.

"Pengfei, let's try Shanghai's soup dumplings today. They're Shanghai's iconic delicacy," 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 authentic Shanghai dumplings at a famous dumpling restaurant, and were full of praise for the delicious soup, thin skin and large fillings.

"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 Shanghai, 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 pulse of the modern city in the prosperity of Shanghai, but their journey did not stop. Their next stop was LS in XZ, a mysterious city located on the roof of the world, which attracted them with its unique religious culture and plateau scenery.

"Pengfei, LS is the heart of XZ. The Potala Palace we are going to today is one of the most famous landmarks in XZ." Li Xiao said to Huang Pengfei on the way to the Potala Palace.

"I can't wait to feel the sacred and peaceful atmosphere." Huang Pengfei's eyes were shining with anticipation.

They came to the Potala Palace, a magnificent palace located on the Red Hill. The white palace and red palace walls looked particularly majestic against the blue sky and white clouds. "Brother Xiao, look at the Potala Palace, it's so magnificent." Huang Pengfei said, pointing at the Potala Palace.

"Yes, the Potala Palace is not only the political center of XZ, but also a holy place of Tibetan Buddhism." Li Xiao responded.

The two walked around the Potala Palace, feeling the strong religious atmosphere here. They also visited the murals and Buddha statues in the palace, and gained a deeper understanding of the history and culture of Tibetan Buddhism.

“Pengfei, look at those pilgrims. Their piety is really touching.” Li Xiao said, pointing at the pilgrims who were kowtowing.

"Yes, their faith is so firm and admirable," Huang Pengfei responded.

They toured the Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple for a whole day and left reluctantly only when the sun set.

"Brother Xiao, let's go try the Tibetan food at LS today. I heard that the Tibetan food here is very special." Huang Pengfei suggested.

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

The two tasted butter tea, barley wine and yak meat in a Tibetan restaurant, and they were full of praise for the unique flavors.

"Pengfei, let's go to Namtso tomorrow. It is one of the three sacred lakes in XZ." Li Xiao suggested.

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

The next day, they arrived at Namtso Lake, where the water was crystal clear and the lake surface was like a mirror, with the snow-capped mountains in the distance reflected in the lake, forming a beautiful picture.

"Brother Xiao, look at the lake, it's so beautiful." Huang Pengfei said, pointing to the water of Namtso Lake.

"Yes, the beauty of Namtso cannot be described in words. It is like a gift from nature," Li Xiao responded.

They strolled along the shore of Namtso Lake, feeling the tranquility and mystery of the plateau lake.

"Pengfei, this trip is 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 LS, the two planned their next journey, their hearts filled with curiosity about the unknown and yearning for beautiful things.

Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei experienced an unforgettable journey on the mysterious plateau of LS, but their adventure is not over yet. Their next stop is Dunhuang in Gansu, a city famous for its Mogao Grottoes and desert wonders.

"Pengfei, the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang is a world cultural heritage. We are going there today. There are thousand-year-old murals and sculptures." Li Xiao said to Huang Pengfei on the way to Mogao Grottoes.

"I can't wait to see those treasures of ancient art with my own eyes." Huang Pengfei's eyes were shining with anticipation.

They came to the Mogao Grottoes, where there are hundreds of caves, each with exquisite murals and sculptures, showing the exquisite craftsmanship of ancient Chinese art.

"Brother Xiao, look at those murals, they are so exquisite." Huang Pengfei said, pointing to the murals in the cave.

"Yes, these murals and sculptures are precious heritage of ancient Chinese culture. Each one contains profound historical and cultural connotations," Li Xiao responded.

The two visited the Mogao Grottoes, listened to the tour guide explain the stories behind the murals, and felt deep admiration for the profoundness of ancient Chinese art.

"Pengfei, look at that Buddha statue. Its expression is so solemn." Li Xiao said, pointing to a Buddha statue.

"Yes, these sculptures demonstrate the superb skills of ancient craftsmen," responded Huang Pengfei.

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

"Brother Xiao, let's go try the donkey meat yellow noodles in Dunhuang today. I heard that it is a local specialty." Huang Pengfei suggested.

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

The two tasted donkey meat yellow noodles at a local restaurant, and they were full of praise for the delicious donkey meat and chewy yellow noodles.

"Pengfei, let's go to Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake tomorrow. The desert and oasis there are another great wonder of Dunhuang." Li Xiao suggested.

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

The next day, they came to Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake. The desert here is endless, and Crescent Lake is like a pearl inlaid in the desert, the scenery is spectacular and mysterious.

"Brother Xiao, look at the Crescent Lake. It's so magical in the desert." Huang Pengfei said, pointing at the Crescent Lake.

"Yes, Crescent Lake is a miracle in the desert, and its source of water remains a mystery." Li Xiao responded.

They experienced the fun of sand sliding on Mingsha Mountain and felt the vastness and magnificence of the desert.

"Pengfei, this trip is 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 Dunhuang, 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 footprints in the desert wonders of Dunhuang, but their adventure continues. Their next stop is Harbin in Heilongjiang, a city famous for its ice and snow culture and Russian style.

"Pengfei, Harbin is China's city of ice and snow. The Ice and Snow World we are going to today has the most spectacular ice sculpture art in the world." Li Xiao said to Huang Pengfei on the way to the Ice and Snow World.

"I can't wait to experience the feeling of ice and snow." Huang Pengfei's eyes were shining with anticipation.

They came to the Ice and Snow World, where they were amazed by the huge ice sculptures and exquisite ice lantern art. Under the colorful lights, the Ice and Snow World looked like a dream.

"Brother Xiao, look at those ice sculptures, they are so exquisite." Huang Pengfei said, pointing to a huge ice castle.

"Yes, Harbin's ice sculpture art is world-famous, and each piece is the result of the artists' painstaking efforts," Li Xiao responded.

The two strolled in the ice and snow world, admiring ice sculptures of various themes and feeling the charm of ice and snow art.

"Pengfei, look at the ice slide over there, how about we try it?" Li Xiao said, pointing to a tall ice slide.

"Good idea! This is my first time sliding on ice. It must be exciting." Huang Pengfei responded excitedly.

They had fun in the Ice and Snow World, experienced various ice and snow activities such as ice slides and ice bikes, and laughter filled the entire park.

"Brother Xiao, let's go try Harbin's red sausage and Madiel popsicles today. I heard that they are local specialties." Huang Pengfei suggested. (End of this chapter)