Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

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

The two tasted Harbin red sausage and Madiel popsicles on Central Street, and they were full of praise for their unique flavors.

"Pengfei, tomorrow let's go to the Songhua River to watch winter fishing and experience the fishing and hunting culture of the Northeast." Li Xiao suggested.

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

The next day, they came to the Songhua River and watched the traditional winter fishing activities. The fishermen dug holes in the ice to catch fish, showing the wisdom and courage of the fishermen in Northeast China.

"Brother Xiao, look at those fishermen. It's not easy for them to fish in such cold weather." Huang Pengfei said, pointing at the fishermen who were fishing in winter.

"Yes, winter fishing is a unique fishing and hunting culture in the Northeast region, which embodies the harmonious coexistence of man and nature." Li Xiao responded.

They spent an experience-filled afternoon by the Songhua River and left reluctantly only when the sun set.

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

Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei had a wonderful journey in the ice and snow world of Harbin, but they did not stop there. Their next stop was Guangzhou in Guangdong, a city famous for its delicious food and modern urban style.

"Pengfei, Guangzhou is the food capital of China. Today we are going to Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street, where there are all kinds of authentic snacks." Li Xiao said to Huang Pengfei on the way to Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street.

"I can't wait to try those legendary Cantonese delicacies." Huang Pengfei's eyes were shining with anticipation.

They came to Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street, where amid the bustling crowd, various snack stalls and restaurants exuded tempting aromas.

"Brother Xiao, look at the rice rolls in that shop. There are so many people lining up. They must be delicious." Huang Pengfei said, pointing to a rice roll shop that was doing a booming business.

"That's right, Guangzhou's rice rolls are famous for being thin, smooth and tender. We must try it," Li Xiao responded.

The two tasted authentic Cantonese snacks such as rice noodle rolls, double skin milk, and shrimp dumplings on Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street, and they were full of praise for every bite.

"Pengfei, look at the dessert shop over there. Guangzhou's desserts are also unique. Let's go and try some." Li Xiao said, pointing to a dessert shop.

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

They tasted desserts such as mango sago and tortoise jelly in the dessert shop, and the sweet taste made them feel extremely satisfied.

"Brother Xiao, let's go to the Guangzhou Tower tomorrow, where we can overlook the beautiful scenery of the entire Guangzhou." Huang Pengfei suggested.

"Okay, I can't wait." Li Xiao responded excitedly.

The next day, they came to the Guangzhou Tower, this towering building is one of the landmark buildings in Guangzhou.

"Pengfei, look at the skyline of Guangzhou, it's so spectacular." Li Xiao said, pointing to the skyscrapers in the distance.

"Yes, Guangzhou's level of modernization is truly amazing," Huang Pengfei responded.

They spent an unforgettable afternoon on the Guangzhou Tower and left reluctantly only when the sun set.

"Pengfei, let's go try Guangzhou's morning tea today. It is an important part of Guangzhou's food culture." 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 Guangzhou morning tea in a famous teahouse, and they were full of praise for the exquisite dim sum and fragrant 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 Guangzhou, 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 all kinds of delicious food in Guangzhou's food paradise, but their journey to China continued. This time, they decided to go to the distant XJ to explore the unique exotic customs and magnificent natural scenery there.

"Pengfei, XJ is the largest provincial administrative region in China. There are the magnificent Tianshan Mountains, the mysterious Kanas Lake, and the enthusiastic Uyghur culture." Li Xiao said to Huang Pengfei on the plane to XJ.

"I can't wait to experience the customs and culture of XJ. I heard that the lamb skewers and big plate chicken there are particularly famous." Huang Pengfei's eyes were shining with anticipation.

They first came to Tianchi Lake in Tianshan Mountains. The lake water here is clear and green, and it is surrounded by snow-capped mountains and forests. The scenery is breathtakingly beautiful.

"Brother Xiao, look at the water in Tianchi Lake, it's so clear." Huang Pengfei said, pointing to the water in Tianchi Lake.

"Yes, the natural scenery here is really refreshing." Li Xiao responded.

They strolled along the Tianchi Lake, feeling the natural beauty of Xinjiang, and then went to Kanas Lake, where the beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains also made them linger.

"Pengfei, look at Kanas Lake. The color of the lake water changes with the seasons and weather. It's amazing." Li Xiao said, pointing to Kanas Lake.

"Yes, XJ's natural scenery is so unique." Huang Pengfei responded.

During their stay in XJ, they also experienced the local folk culture. In the old city of Kashgar, they visited ancient buildings and tasted authentic Xinjiang cuisine, such as mutton skewers, big plate chicken, hand-pulled rice, etc. They were full of praise for every dish.

"Brother Xiao, look at the bazaar over there, it's so lively." Huang Pengfei said, pointing to the bustling market.

"Yes, the bazaar in XJ is an important part of the local culture. We can go there to buy some handicrafts as souvenirs." Li Xiao suggested.

They strolled around the bazaar and bought some handicrafts, such as Uyghur embroidery and carpets, each of which was full of exotic charm.

"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 life more colorful." Li Xiao said with a smile.

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

Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei left unforgettable memories in the exotic customs of XJ, but their exploration of China is not over yet. Their next stop is Qingdao in Shandong, a city famous for its beer festival, seaside scenery and old German architectural district.

"Pengfei, Qingdao is one of the most charming coastal cities in China. The pier we are going to today is a landmark attraction of Qingdao." Li Xiao said to Huang Pengfei on the way to the pier.

"I can't wait to feel the sea breeze of Qingdao and taste the famous Tsingtao Beer." Huang Pengfei's eyes were shining with anticipation.

They came to the pier, which is the earliest artificial military-only pier in Qingdao and has now become a must-see attraction for tourists.

"Brother Xiao, look at that pier. It's so spectacular as it stretches into the sea." Huang Pengfei said, pointing at the pier.

"Yes, the pier is not only a symbol of Qingdao, but also a great place to enjoy the sea view." Li Xiao responded.

The two strolled on the pier, enjoying the breeze and the singing of seagulls. Afterwards, they went to the Tsingtao Beer Museum to learn about the history and brewing process of Tsingtao Beer.

"Pengfei, look at those ancient brewing equipments; they have witnessed the development of Tsingtao Beer." Li Xiao said, pointing to the exhibits in the museum.

"Yes, Tsingtao Beer is the representative of Chinese beer. It has a unique flavor and is deeply loved by people," Huang Pengfei responded.

During their stay in Qingdao, they also experienced the local seafood delicacies. In a famous seafood restaurant, they tasted fresh Qingdao seafood, such as scallops, conchs, oysters, etc., and they were full of praise for every dish.

"Brother Xiao, look at that seafood market, it's so lively." Huang Pengfei said, pointing to the bustling market.

"Yes, Qingdao's seafood market is a good place to taste fresh seafood. We can go there to buy some seafood and cook it ourselves." Li Xiao suggested.

They bought fresh seafood at the seafood market, cooked it themselves when they returned to their residence, and enjoyed a delicious seafood dinner.

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

Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei left behind wonderful memories in Qingdao's seaside style, but their journey of exploring China continued. Their next stop was Jiuzhaigou in Sichuan, a natural wonder known for its colorful lakes, waterfalls and snow-capped mountains.

"Pengfei, Jiuzhaigou is known as the 'fairy tale world'. The natural scenery there will definitely take your breath away." Li Xiao said to Huang Pengfei on the way to Jiuzhaigou.

"I can't wait to see those colorful lakes and spectacular waterfalls with my own eyes." Huang Pengfei's eyes were shining with anticipation.

They came to Jiuzhaigou, where the lakes were crystal clear and the water presented a variety of charming colors, from emerald green to sapphire blue to dark green, and each color was intoxicating.

"Brother Xiao, look at that colorful pool, its colors are so amazing." Huang Pengfei said, pointing to a colorful lake.

"Yes, the reason why the lakes in Jiuzhaigou are so colorful is because of the minerals at the bottom of the lake and the influence of the surrounding environment," Li Xiao explained.

The two walked around Jiuzhaigou, enjoying the beauty of various lakes, waterfalls and snow-capped mountains. They also took a sightseeing bus to visit famous attractions such as Changhai and Nuorilang Waterfall.

"Pengfei, look at the Nuorilang Waterfall, its magnificence is truly shocking." Li Xiao said, pointing to the spectacular waterfall.

"Yes, every landscape in Jiuzhaigou looks like a masterpiece of nature," Huang Pengfei responded.

During their stay in Jiuzhaigou, they also experienced the local Tibetan culture. In the Tibetan villages, they visited Tibetan houses and tasted Tibetan delicacies such as highland barley wine, butter tea and tsampa, and every bite made them feel the unique flavor of Tibetans.

"Brother Xiao, look at those Tibetan dances. Their dancing moves are so graceful." Huang Pengfei said, pointing at the Tibetan dance being performed.

"Yes, Tibetan culture is rich and colorful, and their dance and music are full of charm." Li Xiao responded.

They spent an unforgettable journey in Jiuzhaigou and left reluctantly only when the sun set.

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

Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei were intoxicated by the natural wonders of Jiuzhaigou, but their exploration of China did not stop there. Their next stop was Zhangjiajie in Hunan, a natural scenic area famous for its strange sandstone peaks and clear streams.

"Pengfei, the mountains in Zhangjiajie are known as the 'Three Thousand Strange Peaks'. The natural scenery there will definitely open our eyes." Li Xiao said to Huang Pengfei on the way to Zhangjiajie.

"I can't wait to climb those spectacular mountains and explore those deep canyons." Huang Pengfei's eyes were shining with anticipation.

They came to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, where the mountains are like swords and halberds, piercing the sky. They are in various shapes and are breathtaking.

"Brother Xiao, look at that mountain. Its shape is so strange." Huang Pengfei said, pointing to a mountain with a unique shape.

"Yes, the mountains in Zhangjiajie were formed after billions of years of weathering and erosion, and each one has its own story," Li Xiao responded.

The two hiked on the mountain trails in Zhangjiajie, admiring the strange peaks, secluded valleys and clear streams along the way. They also took the Bailong Elevator to experience the shock of going straight from the foot of the mountain to the top.

"Pengfei, look at that natural bridge. It spans between two peaks. It's so spectacular." Li Xiao said, pointing to a natural stone bridge.

"Yes, the natural scenery of Zhangjiajie is so magical, and every place is full of surprises," responded Huang Pengfei.

During their stay in Zhangjiajie, they also experienced the local Tujia culture. In the Tujia village, they visited the Tujia stilt houses and tasted Tujia delicacies, such as three-pot and bacon, and every bite made them feel the unique flavor of the Tujia. (End of this chapter)