Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

The two rented surfboards and learned basic surfing skills from the instructor. Although they fell a few times at the beginning, they quickly mastered the essentials and enjoyed the thrill of riding through the waves.

"Brother Xiao, look over there, people are playing beach volleyball." Huang Pengfei pointed to a group of people not far away.

"Let's go join them and take a break." Li Xiao suggested.

They joined the beach volleyball team, and even though they were not professional, they all had a lot of fun.

"Brother Xiao, look, there's a seafood stall over there. Let's go and try it." Huang Pengfei pointed to a restaurant on the beach.

"Good idea, I'm hungry too." Li Xiao agreed.

The two walked into the restaurant and ordered a sumptuous seafood feast. Fresh sea fish, prawns, crabs, every dish was mouth-watering.

"The seafood here is so fresh and delicious," Li Xiao exclaimed.

"Yes, and look at this crab, the meat is juicy and delicious." Huang Pengfei said while eating.

After dinner, they watched a beach concert. The band on the stage played passionate music, which made people sway to the rhythm.

"This concert is so exciting. The combination of music and sea breeze is a perfect match." Li Xiao exclaimed.

"Yes, and look over there, someone is setting off fireworks." Huang Pengfei pointed to the sky.

The two looked up and saw fireworks blooming in the night sky, colorful and beautiful.

"The fireworks are so beautiful. Everything today is so perfect." Li Xiao sighed.

"Yes, Brother Xiao, what do you think of Sanya?" Huang Pengfei asked.

"It's great. The beaches, seafood and music here are all unforgettable." Li Xiao replied.

"Then where is our next stop?" Huang Pengfei asked curiously.

"Let's go to Huangshan. I want to see the sea of ​​clouds and the strange pines." Li Xiao's eyes were shining with anticipation.

"Good idea, let's set off tomorrow." Huang Pengfei said excitedly.

The two were on the beach in Sanya, planning their next journey, their hearts filled with yearning for the unknown and love for nature.

Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei stood at the foot of Mount Huangshan, gazing up at the rolling hills shrouded in clouds and mist, like a fairyland.

"Brother Xiao, look at Mount Huangshan, it really lives up to its reputation, with sea of ​​clouds, strange pines, bizarre rocks and hot springs, four wonders!" Huang Pengfei exclaimed.

Li Xiao nodded, his eyes sparkling with excitement: "Yes, I heard that the sea of ​​clouds here is particularly spectacular, we must go and see it."

They began to climb, admiring the strange pines and rocks of Huangshan along the way. Each pine tree had a different shape, some looked like a dragon, some like a phoenix, which made people marvel at the ingenuity of nature.

"Look over there, that's the Welcoming Pine." Li Xiao pointed to an elegant pine tree.

"Yes, that is one of the iconic landscapes of Huangshan," Huang Pengfei responded.

They continued walking and finally arrived at the best place to watch the sea of ​​clouds - Guangmingding. Standing on the top of the mountain, looking out, the sea of ​​clouds rolled like surging waves, which made people feel relaxed and happy.

"Brother Xiao, look at this sea of ​​clouds, it's so spectacular. It feels like we are standing on the clouds." Huang Pengfei said excitedly.

Li Xiao took a deep breath and felt the freshness of the mountain breeze: "Yes, the air here has a fairy air."

After the tour, they came to a specialty restaurant at the foot of the mountain. Huang Pengfei ordered a table of Huangshan specialty dishes: "Brother Xiao, try this hairy tofu and this stone ear stewed chicken."

Li Xiao tasted a bite of the hairy tofu, which was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a unique flavor: "This hairy tofu is really unique in flavor. I have never eaten it before."

"There is also this chicken stewed with stone fungus. The soup is fresh and delicious. The tenderness of the stone fungus and the deliciousness of the chicken are perfectly combined." Huang Pengfei said while eating.

After dinner, they watched a Huangshan folk performance. The actors on the stage wore traditional Huizhou costumes and performed Hui opera with melodious singing and graceful movements.

"This Anhui Opera is really charming, and every movement is so powerful." Li Xiao sighed.

"Yes, and look at their costumes, each one is so exquisite." Huang Pengfei pointed at the actors on the stage.

After the performance, they bought some Huangshan specialties as souvenirs.

As night fell, the two continued their mysterious exploration at the foot of Mount Huangshan.

"Brother Xiao, what do you think of Huangshan?" Huang Pengfei asked.

"It's so beautiful. The sea of ​​clouds, strange pines and weird rocks here are all so beautiful that you won't want to leave." Li Xiao replied.

"Then where is our next stop?" Huang Pengfei asked curiously.

"Let's go to Guilin. I want to see the beautiful landscape of the Li River." Li Xiao's eyes sparkled with anticipation.

"Good idea, let's set off tomorrow." Huang Pengfei said excitedly.

In the night of Huangshan, the two planned their next journey, their hearts filled with yearning for the unknown and awe of nature.

Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei sat on a bamboo raft on the Li River. As the river flowed slowly, the mountains on both sides were reflected in the clear water, forming a moving landscape painting.

"Brother Xiao, look at the Li River, it's so beautiful that it makes people intoxicated." Huang Pengfei exclaimed.

Li Xiao nodded, his eyes full of admiration: "Yes, the mountains and rivers here are like a painting carefully drawn by nature, every stroke is just right."

They went down the Li River, enjoying the beautiful scenery along the way. The peaks were in different shapes, some looked like camels, some looked like pen holders, which made people marvel at the magic of nature.

"Look over there, that's the Nine Horses Painting Mountain." Li Xiao pointed to a mountain in the distance.

"Yes, it is said that there is a pattern of nine horses on the cliff there. Did you see it?" Huang Pengfei responded.

The two discussed the shape of the mountain on the bamboo raft, and took out their cameras from time to time to take pictures.

"Brother Xiao, there is a farm house over there. Let's go and try the local farm dishes." Huang Pengfei suggested.

"Good idea, I also want to try the fish from Li River." Li Xiao agreed.

After they landed, they came to a farmhouse. Huang Pengfei ordered a table of local specialties: "Brother Xiao, try this Lijiang beer fish and this Guilin rice noodles."

Li Xiao tasted the beer fish, the fish was tender, the aroma of beer and the deliciousness of the fish were perfectly blended: "This beer fish is really delicious, I have never eaten such a unique cooking method before."

"There is also the Guilin rice noodles. The rice noodles are smooth and tender, and paired with the special marinade, the taste is really amazing." Huang Pengfei said while eating.

After dinner, they watched a Zhuang dance performance. The actors on the stage wore gorgeous Zhuang costumes and performed traditional Zhuang dances with cheerful rhythm and graceful movements.

"This Zhuang song and dance is so lively, and every move is so contagious." Li Xiao sighed.

"Yes, and look at their costumes, each one is so colorful." Huang Pengfei pointed at the actors on the stage.

After the performance, they bought some Zhuang handmade embroidery as souvenirs. As night fell, the two sat on a bench by the Li River, enjoying the breeze.

"Brother Xiao, what do you think of the Li River?" Huang Pengfei asked.

"It's so beautiful. The mountains, rivers, food, singing and dancing here are all unforgettable." Li Xiao replied.

"Then where is our next stop?" Huang Pengfei asked curiously.

"Let's go to Zhangjiajie. I want to see the strange peaks and rocks there." Li Xiao's eyes flashed with anticipation.

"Good idea, let's set off tomorrow." Huang Pengfei said excitedly.

In the night of the Li River, the two planned their next journey, their hearts filled with yearning for the unknown and awe of nature.

Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei stood at the entrance of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, looking at the towering peaks, their hearts filled with the excitement of adventure.

"Brother Xiao, look at these mountains, they are truly the work of nature, and each one has its own unique shape." Huang Pengfei exclaimed.

Li Xiao nodded, his eyes flashing with awe for nature: "Yes, the mountains here are like sculptures of nature, each one is amazing."

They began to climb along the mountain trail, admiring all kinds of strange rocks and vegetation along the way. The peaks were in various shapes, some like swords, some like pillars, and some like towers, which was dazzling.

"Look over there, that's Huangshi Village." Li Xiao pointed to a towering mountain.

"Yes, that is one of the iconic attractions in Zhangjiajie," Huang Pengfei responded.

They climbed to the viewing platform of Huangshizhai. Looking out, the surrounding mountains looked like three-dimensional landscape paintings, which made people feel relaxed and happy.

"Brother Xiao, look at this mountain, it's so spectacular. It feels like we are walking in a painting." Huang Pengfei said excitedly.

Li Xiao took a deep breath and felt the freshness of the mountain breeze: "Yes, the air here has a fresh smell."

After the tour, they came to a specialty restaurant at the foot of the mountain. Huang Pengfei ordered a table of Zhangjiajie specialties: "Brother Xiao, try this Tujia three-pot and this Zhangjiajie bacon."

Li Xiao tasted the three-pot and found that the flavors of the various ingredients blended perfectly, leaving a lasting aftertaste: "This Tujia three-pot is really delicious. I have never tasted such a rich flavor before."

"There is also this Zhangjiajie bacon, the meat is delicious and the smoky flavor is particularly fragrant." Huang Pengfei said while eating.

After dinner, they watched a Tujia song and dance performance. The actors on the stage wore gorgeous Tujia costumes and performed traditional Tujia songs and dances with cheerful rhythms and graceful movements.

"This Tujia song and dance is so lively, and every move is so contagious." Li Xiao sighed.

"Yes, and look at their costumes, each one is so colorful." Huang Pengfei pointed at the actors on the stage.

After the performance, they bought some Tujia silver ornaments as souvenirs.

As night fell, the two continued their adventure at the foot of the mountain in Zhangjiajie.

"Brother Xiao, what do you think of Zhangjiajie?" Huang Pengfei asked.

"It's so beautiful. The mountains, food, singing and dancing here are all unforgettable." Li Xiao replied.

"Then where is our next stop?" Huang Pengfei asked curiously.

"Let's go to Dunhuang. I want to see the murals in Mogao Grottoes." Li Xiao's eyes sparkled with anticipation.

"Good idea, let's set off tomorrow." Huang Pengfei said excitedly.

In the night of Zhangjiajie, the two planned their next journey, their hearts filled with yearning for the unknown and awe of nature.

Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei stood at the entrance of the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, looking at this thousand-year-old grottoes, their hearts filled with admiration for ancient art.

"Brother Xiao, look at the Mogao Grottoes, it is truly a treasure house of human art." Huang Pengfei exclaimed.

Li Xiao nodded, his eyes flashing with awe for history: "Yes, the murals and sculptures here are the crystallization of the wisdom of ancient artists."

They followed the guide into the caves one by one, admiring the colorful murals and lifelike sculptures. Each mural tells a story, and each sculpture shows a spirit.

"Look over there, that's Fei Tian." Li Xiao pointed to a mural.

"Yes, that is the representative of the Dunhuang murals. Look at the postures of those flying figures, so graceful." Huang Pengfei responded.

The two lingered in the caves and took out their cameras from time to time to take pictures.

"Brother Xiao, look, there's a specialty snack shop over there. Let's go and try the local snacks." Huang Pengfei suggested.

"Good idea. I also want to try the special food of Dunhuang." Li Xiao agreed.

They walked into the snack bar and ordered a table of local specialties: "Brother Xiao, try this donkey meat yellow noodles and this mutton noodle soup."

Li Xiao tasted the donkey meat yellow noodles. The noodles were chewy and the donkey meat was delicious. "This donkey meat yellow noodles is really delicious. I have never eaten such a unique noodle dish before."

"There is also this mutton noodle soup, which is a perfect combination of the delicious mutton and the smoothness of vermicelli." Huang Pengfei said while eating.

After dinner, they watched a Dunhuang dance performance. The actors on the stage were dressed in gorgeous ancient costumes and performed Dunhuang dance with graceful movements and beautiful postures.

"This Dunhuang dance is so elegant, and every movement is so charming." Li Xiao sighed.

"Yes, and look at their costumes, each one is so exquisite." Huang Pengfei pointed at the actors on the stage.

After the performance, they bought some replicas of Dunhuang murals as souvenirs.

As night fell, the two continued their artistic journey in the desert of Dunhuang.

"Brother Xiao, what do you think of Mogao Grottoes?" Huang Pengfei asked.

"It's so beautiful. The murals, sculptures and dances here are all unforgettable." Li Xiao replied.

"Then where is our next stop?" Huang Pengfei asked curiously.

"Let's go to Jiuzhaigou. I want to see the colorful pools and waterfalls there." Li Xiao's eyes sparkled with anticipation.

"Good idea, let's set off tomorrow." Huang Pengfei said excitedly.

In the night of Dunhuang, the two planned their next journey, their hearts filled with yearning for the unknown and awe of art.

Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei stood at the entrance of Jiuzhaigou, looking at the colorful pools of water and the cascading waterfalls, their hearts filled with amazement at the natural wonders.

"Brother Xiao, look at Jiuzhaigou, it's really a palette of nature." Huang Pengfei exclaimed.

Li Xiao nodded, his eyes sparkling with appreciation for the beautiful scenery: "Yes, the water color here changes in a myriad of ways, and every place is a beautiful painting." (End of this chapter)