Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

On the sixth day, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei came to the historic Nanjing. Their goal was to visit the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum and experience the heroic sentiment of "the wind and rain on Zhongshan Mountain are gray and yellow, and millions of troops cross the river."

"Brother Xiao, look at this Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, it's so spectacular!" Huang Pengfei stood at the steps of the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, looking up at this solemn and majestic building, sighing.

Li Xiao smiled and nodded: "Yes, this is the mausoleum of Mr. Sun Yat-sen, the great pioneer of modern China's democratic revolution. It has extraordinary historical significance."

They walked up the long steps step by step. The tall pines and cypresses on both sides seemed to be guarding the resting place of this great man.

"Brother Xiao, look at these pines and cypresses. Do they give you a feeling of solemnity?" Huang Pengfei said, pointing to the trees on both sides.

Li Xiao nodded: "Yes, these trees symbolize the spirit of Mr. Sun Yat-sen and will always stand tall."

Arriving at the top of the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, the two men paid silent tribute in front of the statue of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, feeling the heaviness of history.

"Brother Xiao, what do you think is Mr. Sun Yat-sen's greatest contribution?" Huang Pengfei asked on the way leaving the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum.

Li Xiao pondered for a while and said, "He promoted China's democratic revolution and laid the foundation for China's modernization."

After visiting the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, the two came to the Confucius Temple in Nanjing, which is the cultural center of Nanjing and has a wide variety of special snacks and handicrafts.

"Brother Xiao, how about we try this Nanjing salted duck?" Huang Pengfei said, pointing to a small shop.

Li Xiao nodded: "Good idea, I heard that the salted duck here is very famous."

The two ordered a salted duck and sat in the store to taste it. The salted duck had crispy skin and tender meat, and it was delicious and unforgettable.

"This salted duck is so delicious!" Huang Pengfei exclaimed as he ate.

Li Xiao also nodded in agreement: "Yes, the snacks here are really unique."

After eating, the two went to the Qinhuai River Scenic Area in Nanjing, where there are wonderful light shows and folk performances every night.

"Brother Xiao, look at the night view of the Qinhuai River, it's so beautiful!" Huang Pengfei looked at the lights on both sides of the river, his eyes flashing with excitement.

Li Xiao was also deeply attracted by the beautiful night view: "Yes, the night view here is really charming."

After the performance, the two bought some Nanjing specialties, such as Yuhua Stone and Nanjing Brocade, at a nearby specialty store, preparing to take them home as souvenirs.

"Pengfei, what do you think of today's itinerary?" Li Xiao asked on the way back to the hotel.

Huang Pengfei replied excitedly: "Great, Brother Xiao, where are we going tomorrow?"

Li Xiao smiled mysteriously: "Tomorrow, we will go to China's magical capital - Shanghai."

The laughter of the two floated in the night wind, and their journey continued...

On the seventh day, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei arrived in bustling Shanghai. Their goal was to visit the Bund and experience the brilliant night scenery of the "Pearl of the Orient".

"Brother Xiao, look at the Bund, it's so prosperous!" Huang Pengfei stood on the observation deck of the Bund, looking at the skyscrapers of Lujiazui on the opposite bank, sighing.

Li Xiao smiled and nodded: "Yes, this is the symbol of Shanghai and the epitome of China's modernization."

They strolled along the Bund promenade, enjoying the beautiful scenery on both sides of the Huangpu River. On one side is the historic Bund buildings, and on the other side is the modern Lujiazui financial district.

"Brother Xiao, look at those buildings, aren't they very distinctive?" Huang Pengfei said, pointing at the buildings on the Bund.

Li Xiao nodded: "Yes, these buildings are a combination of various styles and are a testimony to Shanghai's history."

As night falls, the lights on the Bund gradually light up, and the whole city seems to be lit up.

"Brother Xiao, look at this night view, it's so beautiful!" Huang Pengfei said excitedly.

Li Xiao also nodded in agreement: "Yes, the night view here is really charming."

After visiting the Bund, the two came to Shanghai's Chenghuang Temple, a popular tourist destination in Shanghai with a wide variety of special snacks and handicrafts.

"Brother Xiao, how about we try this soup dumplings?" Huang Pengfei said, pointing to a small shop.

Li Xiao nodded: "Good idea, I heard that the dumplings here are very famous."

The two ordered a basket of xiao long bao and sat in the store to taste it. The xiao long bao had a thin skin and tender fillings, and the soup was rich, which made people have a long aftertaste.

"These dumplings are so delicious!" Huang Pengfei exclaimed as he ate.

Li Xiao also nodded in agreement: "Yes, the snacks here are really unique."

After eating, the two went to the Oriental Pearl Tower in Shanghai, where they could overlook the entire night view of Shanghai.

"Brother Xiao, look at the night view, it's so spectacular!" Huang Pengfei stood on the observation deck, his eyes flashing with excitement.

Li Xiao was also deeply attracted by the beautiful night view: "Yes, the night view here is really charming."

After the performance, the two bought some Shanghai specialties, such as Shanghai aged wine and Shanghai silk, at a nearby specialty store, preparing to take them home as souvenirs.

"Pengfei, what do you think of today's itinerary?" Li Xiao asked on the way back to the hotel.

Huang Pengfei replied excitedly: "Great, Brother Xiao, where are we going tomorrow?"

Li Xiao smiled mysteriously: "Tomorrow, we will go to Chengdu, the land of abundance in China."

The laughter of the two floated in the night wind, and their journey continued...

On the eighth day, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei came to Chengdu, which is known as the "Land of Abundance". Their goal was to visit Kuanzhai Alley and experience the unique cultural charm of western Sichuan.

"Brother Xiao, look at this Kuanzhai Alley, it's so charming!" Huang Pengfei stood at the entrance of the alley, looking at the quaint buildings on both sides, sighing.

Li Xiao smiled and nodded: "Yes, every brick and tile here contains a profound history and culture."

They strolled through Kuanzhai Alley, where there were numerous teahouses, snack bars and handicraft shops on both sides, each of which exuded a strong Chengdu style.

"Brother Xiao, look at the teahouse over there. Can we go in and sit down?" Huang Pengfei said, pointing to a teahouse with quaint decorations.

Li Xiao nodded: "Good idea, I heard that Chengdu's tea culture is very unique."

The two walked into the teahouse, ordered a pot of jasmine tea, sat on bamboo chairs, and felt the leisurely pace of life in Chengdu.

"Brother Xiao, look at this tea, isn't it especially fragrant?" Huang Pengfei smelled the tea, his face intoxicated.

Li Xiao also nodded in agreement: "Yes, the tea here is really unique."

After touring Kuanzhai Alley, the two came to Jinli Ancient Street in Chengdu, another tourist hotspot in Chengdu, with a wide variety of special snacks and handicrafts.

"Brother Xiao, how about we try this skewers?" Huang Pengfei said, pointing to a small shop.

Li Xiao nodded: "Good idea, I heard that the skewers here are very famous."

The two ordered a bunch of skewers and sat in the store to taste them. The skewers were spicy but not dry, and the taste was delicious, leaving people with an endless aftertaste. "This skewers is so delicious!" Huang Pengfei praised while eating.

Li Xiao also nodded in agreement: "Yes, the snacks here are really unique."

After eating, the two went to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, where they could observe the cute giant pandas up close.

"Brother Xiao, look at these giant pandas, they are so cute!" Huang Pengfei looked at the cute giant pandas, his eyes sparkling with excitement.

Li Xiao was also deeply attracted by these cute giant pandas: "Yes, giant pandas are our national treasures, they are very precious."

After the performance, the two bought some Chengdu specialties, such as Shu embroidery and Chengdu hot pot base, at a nearby specialty store, preparing to take them home as souvenirs.

"Pengfei, what do you think of today's itinerary?" Li Xiao asked on the way back to the hotel.

Huang Pengfei replied excitedly: "Great, Brother Xiao, where are we going tomorrow?"

Li Xiao smiled mysteriously: "Tomorrow, we will go to Zhangjiajie, the city of mountains and rivers in China."

The laughter of the two floated in the night wind, and their journey continued...

On the ninth day, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei came to the beautiful Zhangjiajie. Their goal was to visit Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and experience the natural wonders of "three thousand strange peaks and eight hundred beautiful waters".

"Brother Xiao, look at this mountain, it's so spectacular!" Huang Pengfei stood at the foot of Tianzi Mountain, looking up at the strange peaks rising from the ground, and sighed.

Li Xiao smiled and nodded: "Yes, the mountains here are of different shapes, and each one is a masterpiece of nature."

They took the cable car up the mountain. As they went higher, the view gradually widened and they could see all the strange peaks and rocks.

"Brother Xiao, look at the mountain over there. Doesn't it look like an eagle spreading its wings ready to fly?" Huang Pengfei said, pointing to a mountain in the distance.

Li Xiao looked in the direction he pointed, and sure enough, the shape of the mountain resembled an eagle, preparing to spread its wings and fly into the sky.

"This is the famous Eagle's Beak Rock, one of the iconic landscapes of Zhangjiajie," Li Xiao explained.

After visiting Tianzi Mountain, the two came to Yuanjiajie, which is the prototype of the "Hallelujah Mountain" in the movie "Avatar".

"Brother Xiao, look at this mountain, does it give you a surreal feeling?" Huang Pengfei stood on the observation deck, looking at those dreamy mountains, sighing.

Li Xiao also nodded in agreement: "Yes, the mountains here look like they came out of a movie."

After visiting Yuanjiajie, the two came to Jinbian Creek in Zhangjiajie, where the water is crystal clear and the mountains on both sides are reflected on the water, forming a moving landscape painting.

"Brother Xiao, why is this stream water so clear?" Huang Pengfei asked curiously, playing with the stream water with his hands.

Li Xiao smiled and said, "The water here flows down from the mountains. It is not polluted, so it is very clear."

After visiting Jinbian Creek, the two came to Huanglong Cave in Zhangjiajie, one of the largest caves in China. The stalactites in the cave are of various shapes and sizes, which are breathtaking.

"Brother Xiao, look at this stalactite, it's amazing!" Huang Pengfei looked around the cave, with curiosity flashing in his eyes.

Li Xiao was also deeply attracted by this magical natural landscape: "Yes, the stalactites here took thousands of years to form."

After visiting Huanglong Cave, the two tasted Zhangjiajie’s specialty food - Tujia Sanxiaguo - in a nearby restaurant.

"Brother Xiao, this Tujia three-pot dish is so delicious!" Huang Pengfei praised while eating.

Li Xiao also nodded in agreement: "Yes, the food here is really unique."

After eating, the two bought some Zhangjiajie specialties at a nearby specialty store, such as Tujia brocade, Zhangjiajie tea, etc., and prepared to take them home as souvenirs.

"Pengfei, what do you think of today's itinerary?" Li Xiao asked on the way back to the hotel.

Huang Pengfei replied excitedly: "Great, Brother Xiao, where are we going tomorrow?"

Li Xiao smiled mysteriously: "Tomorrow, we will go to Hulunbuir, the pearl of China's grasslands."

The laughter of the two floated in the night wind, and their journey continued...

On the tenth day, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei arrived at the vast Hulunbuir grassland. Their goal was to experience the grassland style where "the wind blows the grass low and cattle and sheep can be seen".

"Brother Xiao, look at this grassland, it's so vast!" Huang Pengfei stood on the grassland, looking at the endless green carpet, and sighed.

Li Xiao smiled and nodded: "Yes, the grassland here is like the breath of the earth, full of vitality."

They rode their horses across the grassland, feeling free and unrestrained. The grass was soft under the horses' hooves, and the wind carried the fragrance of grass.

"Brother Xiao, it feels so great to ride a horse!" Huang Pengfei shouted loudly with an excited smile on his face.

Li Xiao also responded with a smile: "Yes, the grassland here makes people want to shout loudly."

They came to the yurt on the grassland, where the host warmly entertained them and prepared rich traditional Mongolian food for them.

"Brother Xiao, look at this hand-braised meat, it's so delicious!" Huang Pengfei exclaimed as he ate.

Li Xiao also nodded in agreement: "Yes, the food here is really unique."

After eating, the two attended a bonfire party on the grassland. Everyone sat around the bonfire, singing, dancing, and enjoying the night on the grassland.

"Brother Xiao, look at this bonfire, doesn't it make people feel warm?" Huang Pengfei looked at the jumping flames, his eyes flashing with excitement.

Li Xiao was also deeply attracted by the joyful atmosphere: "Yes, the party here is really lively."

After the party, the two lay on the grassland and looked up at the starry sky.

"Brother Xiao, look at the starry sky, it's so beautiful!" Huang Pengfei pointed at the stars in the night sky, his face intoxicated.

Li Xiao also looked up at the starry sky: "Yes, the starry sky here is so pure that it makes people intoxicated."

The next day, they attended the Nadam Festival on the grassland and watched traditional sports such as wrestling and horse racing.

"Brother Xiao, do you think this wrestling is very exciting?" Huang Pengfei said excitedly while looking at the wrestlers on the field.

Li Xiao also nodded in agreement: "Yes, the sports here are full of strength and passion."

After touring the Hulunbuir grassland, the two bought some grassland specialties, such as kumis, handicrafts, etc., at a nearby specialty store, preparing to take them home as souvenirs.

"Pengfei, what do you think of today's itinerary?" Li Xiao asked on the way back to the hotel.

Huang Pengfei replied excitedly: "Great, Brother Xiao, where are we going tomorrow?"

Li Xiao smiled mysteriously: "Tomorrow, we will go to Suzhou, a water town in the south of China."

The laughter of the two floated in the wind of the grassland, and their journey continued... (End of this chapter)