Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

Chapter 1547 14,

Li Xiao and Man Yue stood in Tiananmen Square in Beijing, the morning sun shone on them, covering the ancient city with a golden coat. They are avid fans of traveling in China, and this time they chose a travel route that runs through the heart of China, from north to south, from east to west, to experience China's diverse culture and magnificent mountains and rivers.

"Brother Xiao, look at the gate of the Forbidden City. Do you have the feeling of traveling through time and space?" Man Yue pointed at the gate of the Forbidden City in front of her, her eyes flashing with excitement.

Li Xiao smiled and nodded. His eyes were also attracted by the magnificent building. "Indeed, every time I come to the Forbidden City, I feel indescribable shock. Let's go in and take a look."

They passed through the Meridian Gate and walked into the place where the emperor once lived and handled government affairs. The sunlight shone through the ancient trees and sprinkled on the stone road, as if telling the vicissitudes of history.

"Brother Xiao, look at the dragon throne over there, it's so majestic!" Man Yue pointed at the dragon throne in the center of the Hall of Supreme Harmony, her eyes full of curiosity.

Li Xiao smiled gently. He knew that Man Yue was always curious about these historical relics. "That is the emperor's throne, symbolizing supreme power. Let's go to the Treasure House. The relics there are even more exquisite."

They strolled in the treasure house, admiring various precious cultural relics such as gold and silver utensils, jade articles, calligraphy and paintings. Man Yue exclaimed from time to time, while Li Xiao patiently explained to her the historical background and artistic value of each cultural relic.

"Brother Xiao, look at this jade pendant, it's so beautiful!" Man Yue pointed at an exquisite jade pendant with envy in her eyes.

Li Xiao nodded gently: "Yes, these cultural relics are the crystallization of the wisdom and skills of the ancients, and each one has its own unique story."

After visiting the Forbidden City, they came to a nearby time-honored restaurant and tasted BJ's roast duck and noodles with soybean paste. The aroma of the food filled the air, making people salivate.

"This roast duck is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and it tastes amazing!" Man Yue exclaimed as she ate.

Li Xiao smiled and nodded: "Yes, BJ's food is also unique. We will go to many places next, and each place has its own special food."

After dinner, they watched a Peking Opera performance. They were deeply impressed by the gorgeous costumes and superb performing skills.

"Brother Xiao, this Peking Opera is so wonderful. I want to learn it." Man Yue said excitedly.

Li Xiao smiled and responded: "Okay, after our trip, we can find a Peking Opera class to learn."

After buying some souvenirs from the Forbidden City, they ended their day and prepared to head to their next destination.

"Brother Xiao, where are we going next?" Man Yue asked expectantly.

Li Xiao: "Next stop, we will go to a picturesque place with the most beautiful mountains and waters in China."

With anticipation for the unknown, they embarked on a journey to the next destination, and China, this ancient and vibrant land, was waiting for them to explore and discover.

As the train slowly pulled into Suzhou Station, a picture of the Jiangnan water town unfolded before Li Xiao and Man Yue's eyes. Suzhou, a city famous for its gardens, attracts countless tourists with its unique charm.

"Brother Xiao, look at those small bridges and flowing water, they are so beautiful like a painting." Man Yue pointed at the scenery outside the window, her eyes full of anticipation.

Li Xiao smiled and responded: "Yes, the gardens in Suzhou are even more unique. Let's go to the Humble Administrator's Garden today."

Humble Administrator's Garden, as one of the largest gardens in Suzhou, is famous for its exquisite layout and rich cultural connotations. They walked through the ancient gate of the garden, as if they had stepped into a peaceful world.

"Brother Xiao, look at the rockery in this garden, it's truly a work of art that takes one's breath away." Man Yue stopped in front of a rockery, marveling at it.

Li Xiao nodded: "These rockery are carefully designed by the ancients, and each one contains deep meaning. Look at the pavilion over there, we can go there to rest for a while."

They sat in the pavilion, enjoying the gentle breeze and watching the lotus flowers on the lake swaying in the wind, as if they were in a dynamic ink painting.

"Brother Xiao, the lotus flowers here are so beautiful. I want to take some pictures." Man Yue took out her mobile phone and began to capture this beautiful moment.

Li Xiao also took out his camera. He liked to use the camera to record every detail of his journey: "Come, I'll take a few photos of you. You pose."

They took photos of each other and left many beautiful memories. Afterwards, they continued to visit other scenic spots in the park, such as Xiao Feihong and Yuanxiang Hall, each of which made them linger.

"Brother Xiao, look at the teahouse over there, how about we go and try Suzhou's Biluochun?" Man Yue suggested.

Li Xiao readily agreed: "Good idea, Biluochun is a specialty of Suzhou, of course we have to try it."

They tasted the authentic Biluochun tea in the teahouse, and the refreshing tea aroma made them feel relaxed and happy.

"This tea is so fragrant. It makes me feel refreshed after drinking it." Man Yue exclaimed.

Li Xiao nodded: "Yes, Suzhou's tea culture is also a major feature. We really gained a lot from this trip."

After visiting the Humble Administrator's Garden, they went to Pingjiang Road in Suzhou, where the ancient streets, small bridges and flowing water formed a typical picture of the Jiangnan water town. They tasted various Suzhou snacks on the ancient street, such as squirrel mandarin fish and sugar porridge, and every bite was an ultimate temptation to the taste buds.

"Brother Xiao, this sugar porridge is sweet but not greasy. It's so delicious." Man Yue said contentedly while eating.

Li Xiao smiled and responded: "Suzhou's food and gardens are both unforgettable."

As night fell, they released wishing lanterns by the river on Pingjiang Road. Watching the lights drifting with the waves, they made beautiful wishes for the future.

"Brother Xiao, do you think our wish will come true?" Man Yue looked at the wishing lanterns in the river, her eyes flashing with anticipation.

Li Xiao smiled gently: "As long as we work hard, I believe everything will come true."

They ended the day's journey in the night of Suzhou, their hearts filled with nostalgia for the city and anticipation for the next stop.

As the first rays of sunlight penetrated the clouds in the early morning, Li Xiao and Man Yue stood at the foot of Huangshan Mountain, looking up at this magnificent mountain known as "the most amazing mountain in the world". Huangshan Mountain is famous for its strange pines, strange rocks, sea of ​​clouds and hot springs. They are about to embark on a journey to explore the natural wonders.

"Brother Xiao, look at that mountain, it's so high, can we really climb it?" Man Yue looked up at the towering mountain, with both expectation and a little worry in her eyes.

Li Xiao patted her shoulder encouragingly: "Of course, we have prepared sufficient equipment. Just follow me, there will be no problem."

They began to walk slowly along the hiking trail, and they were amazed by the strange pines and rocks along the way. Each pine tree had a different shape, some looked like dragons, some looked like phoenixes, and some looked like immortals pointing the way, which made people admire the ingenuity of nature. "Brother Xiao, look at that pine tree, how come it grows on such a steep rock?" Man Yue asked curiously, pointing to a pine tree growing on the edge of a cliff.

Li Xiao explained: "This is the magic of Huangshan pine. They can survive in harsh environments and show tenacious vitality."

As they continued to climb, the sea of ​​clouds gradually appeared in their field of vision. The dreamlike sea of ​​clouds sometimes rolled and sometimes was calm, as if it was a boundless ocean.

"Brother Xiao, this sea of ​​clouds is so beautiful, just like a fairyland." Man Yue excitedly took out her camera and kept taking pictures.

Li Xiao was also immersed in the beautiful scenery: "Yes, the sea of ​​clouds in Huangshan is a masterpiece of nature. We are so lucky to see such a scene with our own eyes."

They finally reached the top of the mountain, and standing on the top of Guangming Peak, they could see the surrounding scenery. They seemed to be standing on the top of the world, and all their troubles were gone with the wind.

"Brother Xiao, look at the sunset over there, it's really beautiful." Man Yue pointed at the sun that was gradually setting in the distance, tears of excitement flashing in her eyes.

Li Xiao held her hand tightly: "Yes, at this moment, all the hard work is worth it."

They set up a tent on the top of the mountain, ready to spend an unforgettable night on Huangshan. At night, Huangshan was starry and the Milky Way was clearly visible. They lay in the tent and quietly admired the beautiful starry sky.

"Brother Xiao, look at those stars, they are so bright." Man Yue pointed at the stars in the sky, her eyes full of curiosity.

Li Xiao replied softly: "Yes, the starry sky here is free of light pollution from the city, so the stars look particularly bright. Look at the brightest one, it's the North Star."

They shared each other's stories under the stars until they fell asleep late at night.

The next morning, they watched the spectacular sunrise on the top of the mountain. The red sun slowly rose from the sea of ​​clouds, dyeing the entire sky golden.

"Brother Xiao, this sunrise is so shocking. I feel like my soul has been purified." Man Yue said with emotion.

Li Xiao smiled and nodded: "Yes, the sunrise in Huangshan is a gift from nature. It is really a blessing to greet a new day here."

They had a simple breakfast on the top of the mountain and then started to go down the mountain. Although the way down the mountain was equally difficult, they felt very relaxed because they knew that they had gained an unforgettable experience.

"Brother Xiao, where are we going next?" Man Yue asked expectantly.

Li Xiao: "Next stop, we will go to a mysterious place with one of the oldest cultures in the world."

With curiosity about the unknown and awe of nature, they embarked on the journey to their next destination, and the sea of ​​clouds and sunrise of Huangshan will become an eternal memory in their hearts.

As the train slowly pulled into Xi'an Station, a picture of the ancient capital unfolded before Li Xiao and Man Yue's eyes. Xi'an, an ancient city with a thousand-year history, attracts tourists from all over the world with its profound cultural heritage and rich historical relics.

"Brother Xiao, look at those city walls, they are really spectacular!" Man Yue pointed at the ancient city walls outside the window, her eyes full of amazement.

Li Xiao smiled and responded: "Yes, the ancient city wall of Xi'an is one of the most complete ancient city walls in China. Let's go there today."

They climbed up the city wall along the stone steps, and every brick and stone under their feet seemed to tell the vicissitudes of history. On the city wall, tourists rode or strolled, enjoying this unique historical experience.

"Brother Xiao, look at the bell tower and drum tower over there, they are really imposing." Man Yue pointed at the ancient buildings in the distance, with curiosity flashing in her eyes.

Li Xiao nodded: "That is the landmark building of Xi'an. The bell tower and drum tower were used to tell time in ancient times. Now they have become the symbol of Xi'an."

They strolled along the city wall, admiring the scenery inside and outside the wall. Inside the wall are ancient buildings, and outside the wall is a modern urban landscape. This blend of ancient and modern scenes makes people feel deeply moved.

"Brother Xiao, look at those people riding bicycles, how about we rent one too?" Man Yue suggested.

Li Xiao readily agreed: "Good idea, riding a bicycle can better appreciate the scenery of the city wall."

They rented two bicycles and started riding on the city wall. With the breeze blowing and the sun shining brightly, they seemed to have traveled through time and space, back to the days when transportation and mail were slow.

"Brother Xiao, look at the snack street over there. Let's go try some Xi'an snacks!" Man Yue pointed to a busy street under the city wall, her eyes full of anticipation.

Li Xiao smiled and nodded: "Of course, Xi'an's snacks are unique, how can we miss it."

They went down the city wall and came to Muslim Street, where a variety of Xi'an snacks, such as roujiamo, liangpi, and mutton soup steamed bun, gathered together, making people salivate.

"Brother Xiao, this roujiamo is really delicious, and the meat is juicy and tender." Man Yue praised while eating.

Li Xiao also enjoyed the food: "Yes, the snacks in Xi'an are really unique, each one has its own unique flavor."

After eating and drinking, they went to another major attraction in Xi'an - Terracotta Warriors. Standing in front of these historical relics from thousands of years ago, they were deeply shocked.

"Brother Xiao, look at these terracotta warriors. Each one is lifelike. It's really hard to imagine how the ancients did it." Man Yue exclaimed.

Li Xiao nodded: "Yes, the Terracotta Warriors are the treasures of ancient Chinese sculpture art. They witnessed the glory of a great empire."

They lingered in the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum and left reluctantly until closing time.

"Brother Xiao, today's trip was so wonderful. I feel like I have learned a lot of historical knowledge." Man Yue said with emotion.

Li Xiao smiled and responded: "Yes, that's what traveling is like. Not only can you enjoy the beautiful scenery, but you can also gain knowledge."

They ended the day's journey in the night of Xi'an, their hearts filled with nostalgia for the city and anticipation for the next stop.

"Brother Xiao, where are we going next?" Man Yue asked expectantly.

Li Xiao: "Next stop, we will go to a place full of natural wonders, where there are the most beautiful mountains and rivers in China."

With awe for history and yearning for nature, they embarked on the journey to their next destination, and the ancient city wall and Terracotta Warriors of Xi'an will become eternal memories in their hearts.