Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

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Li Xiao picked up a piece of fish and put it in his mouth, savoring it carefully: "Well, this beer fish is so delicious! The fish is fresh and tender, and the aroma of beer is just right. It is really a delicacy."

Huang Pengfei also ate with gusto: "Yes, I feel like I can eat several bowls of rice."

After lunch, they strolled along the streets of Yangshuo, feeling the leisurely atmosphere of this small town. As they walked, they heard a melodious music. Following the direction of the sound, they found a small music square where a folk music performance was being held.

The performers were some local folk artists, who played beautiful music with traditional instruments such as erhu, pipa, and guzheng. Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei were attracted by the wonderful music, found a seat and sat down to quietly enjoy the performance.

"The skills of these folk artists are really superb, and the music they play is so beautiful." Li Xiao said softly.

"Yes, this is the charm of traditional culture. We should learn more about and inherit these excellent traditional cultures." Huang Pengfei nodded in agreement.

After the performance, the audience applauded. Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei also stood up and applauded the artists for their wonderful performance.

After leaving the Music Square, they came to West Street in Yangshuo. West Street is an old street full of historical charm, where many ancient buildings and traditional handicraft shops are preserved. There are many shops on both sides of the street, and people come and go, making it very lively. Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei strolled on West Street, admiring various special products.

"Look at this handicraft, it's so exquisitely made!" Huang Pengfei picked up a hand-woven bamboo basket and said to Li Xiao.

"Well, it's really beautiful. These handicrafts are the crystallization of the wisdom of the local people." Li Xiao exclaimed.

They strolled along West Street for a long time and bought some Yangshuo-themed souvenirs, such as hand-embroidery and ethnic costumes.

As night fell, the lights on West Street lit up, and the whole street became more lively and charming. Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei found a bar, sat down and ordered two drinks, enjoying the night view of West Street. There were bursts of beautiful music coming from the bar, and people were enjoying the nightlife under the lights.

"Today is such a fulfilling and wonderful day!" Li Xiao said with emotion.

"Yes, Yangshuo is really an unforgettable place. I wonder what kind of surprise we will have tomorrow?" Huang Pengfei said with anticipation.

In a cheerful atmosphere, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei spent a pleasant night. They chatted and enjoyed this wonderful time, looking forward to a new journey tomorrow...

After bidding farewell to the beautiful Yangshuo, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei set off for Zhangjiajie, a magical land with strange peaks and rocks and deep canyons, like a mysterious fairyland, attracting them to explore it impatiently.

After a lot of twists and turns, they finally arrived in Zhangjiajie. As soon as he got off the car, Li Xiao was shocked by the magnificent scenery in front of him. The continuous mountains rose from the ground and reached the sky. The clouds and mist lingered in the mountains, as if covering these peaks with a mysterious veil.

"Pengfei, look at this mountain, it's so spectacular! It feels like entering a dream world." Li Xiao said excitedly to Huang Pengfei.

"Yes, Brother Xiao, I have never seen such a unique mountain. It's really a good decision to come here!" Huang Pengfei's eyes were shining with excitement.

They first came to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, where the most unique peaks and rocks are concentrated. After entering the park, they took an eco-friendly car to Yuanjiajie Scenic Area. Standing on the observation deck, the scene in front of them amazed them. Huge stone pillars towered into the sky in various shapes, some like swords piercing the sky, some like camels lying on the ground to rest, and some like fairies dancing.

"Wow, this is the legendary 'Hallelujah Mountain'! It's so magical, it really seems to be floating in the air." Huang Pengfei shouted, pointing to a mountain that looked like the floating mountain in the movie "Avatar".

"Yes, the scenery here is truly unique. Look over there, there is a bridge connecting two peaks. That must be the best bridge in the world." Li Xiao said, pointing to a naturally formed stone bridge in the distance.

They walked along the mountain road and came to the No. 1 Bridge in the World. This stone bridge spans between two peaks. The bridge deck is about two meters wide, and there is a bottomless canyon under the bridge. Standing on the bridge, the breeze blows on your face, which makes people feel both thrilling and refreshing.

"Brother Xiao, do you dare to look down? My legs are feeling a little weak." Huang Pengfei said timidly.

"Haha, don't be afraid, this is a masterpiece of nature and we should appreciate it. Look, the scenery is so beautiful from here!" Li Xiao encouraged Huang Pengfei, and at the same time he was deeply attracted by the beautiful scenery in front of him.

After touring Yuanjiajie, they came to Yangjiajie Scenic Area. The mountains in Yangjiajie are more precipitous and the mountain roads are more rugged. Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei climbed along the steep mountain road, supporting and encouraging each other along the way.

"Oh, this road is really difficult to walk on, but it's all worth it to see the beautiful scenery," said Huang Pengfei, panting.

"Come on, Pengfei, we'll be at the top of the mountain soon. The scenery up there will definitely be more spectacular." Li Xiao encouraged Huang Pengfei.

Finally, they reached the top of the mountain. Standing on the top of the mountain and looking into the distance, they saw rolling mountains and clouds floating among the mountains, which was as beautiful as a poem or a painting. They seemed to be in a fairyland and forgot all their fatigue and troubles.

"Wow, this scenery is simply unbeatable! I feel like I'm about to ascend to heaven." Li Xiao opened his arms and enjoyed this wonderful moment to the fullest.

"Haha, Brother Xiao, please don't really fly down. Let's take some pictures as a souvenir. We must record such a beautiful scenery." Huang Pengfei took out his camera with a smile and began to take pictures of the beautiful scenery around him.

Before they knew it, it was already evening. Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei came down from the mountain and prepared to taste the special food of Zhangjiajie. They came to a local restaurant and ordered several dishes with Zhangjiajie characteristics, such as three-pot, rock ear stewed chicken, Tujia bacon, etc.

As soon as the three-pot is served on the table, a rich aroma is emitted. There are bacon, tofu, radish and other ingredients in the pot, which are cooked steaming hot, which makes people's appetite increase greatly at the sight of it.

"Well, these three dishes taste really good, fragrant and spicy, very unique." Li Xiao praised them while eating. "Yes, the combination of these ingredients is really delicious. And this chicken stewed with rock fungus, the soup is delicious, and the taste of rock fungus is also unique." Huang Pengfei also praised these delicacies.

After dinner, they walked on the street and saw a group of people performing the Tujia hand-waving dance. The hand-waving dance is a traditional dance of the Tujia people, with simple and rhythmic movements. People wear bright ethnic costumes and dance to the cheerful music.

Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei were attracted by the lively atmosphere and joined the dancing crowd. They followed the locals to learn the movements of the waving dance. Although they were a little unfamiliar with the dance, they felt the enthusiasm and joy of the Tujia people.

"Haha, Brother Xiao, we danced pretty well, didn't we?" Huang Pengfei said with a smile.

"Well, it's quite interesting. This experience is really rare and allows us to have a deeper understanding of the local culture." Li Xiao replied.

After dancing the hand-waving dance, they returned to the hotel to rest. Lying on the bed, they recalled what they saw and heard in Zhangjiajie today, their hearts filled with emotion and joy.

"Let's go to Tianmen Mountain tomorrow. I heard it's very spectacular there too." Li Xiao said to Huang Pengfei.

"Okay, Brother Xiao. The Tianmen Cave in Tianmen Mountain is very famous, and I have always wanted to see it." Huang Pengfei said excitedly.

With anticipation for tomorrow, they gradually fell asleep. In their dreams, they seemed to see the magnificent scenery of Zhangjiajie's strange peaks and rocks again...

  carry on

Chapter 4: The stunning wonders of Tianmen Mountain

The morning sun shines on the land of Zhangjiajie. Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei get up early and prepare to go to the Tianmen Mountain they have been looking forward to for a long time. Tianmen Mountain, a mountain famous for its magnificent Tianmen Cave, seems to be a magical castle in the sky bestowed by nature on mankind.

They took the cable car and slowly headed for the top of Tianmen Mountain. As the cable car gradually rose, the scenery in front of them became more and more spectacular. Mountains were rolling under their feet, and clouds were lingering in the mountains, as if they were in a fairyland. Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei excitedly admired the picturesque scenery through the window of the cable car, and exclaimed from time to time.

"Wow, Brother Xiao, look at the valley below, it's so deep! It feels like flying in the sky." Huang Pengfei said excitedly.

"Yes, this feeling is so wonderful. Tianmen Mountain is really spectacular, it is worthy of being a wonder of the world." Li Xiao responded excitedly.

When the cable car reached the top of the mountain, they were completely shocked by the scene in front of them. A huge Tianmen Cave stood before them, as if it was the gate to heaven. The Tianmen Cave is about 131.5 meters high, 57 meters wide, and 60 meters deep. The cave walls are steep and magnificent. The sunlight shines through the Tianmen Cave and falls on the ground, forming a unique light and shadow, which makes people marvel at the uncanny workmanship of nature.

"Wow, this is the Tianmen Cave! It's so shocking! I feel so small." Huang Pengfei looked up at the Tianmen Cave and was amazed.

"Yes, this is one of the most spectacular natural landscapes I have ever seen. Let's go over and take pictures as a souvenir." Li Xiao said, pulling Huang Pengfei towards the Tianmen Cave.

They stood in front of the Tianmen Cave and took photos in various poses, hoping to keep this unforgettable moment forever. Tourists around them also took out their cameras to record this stunning beauty. In front of the Tianmen Cave, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei felt the greatness of nature and the insignificance of human beings, and their hearts were filled with awe for nature.

After coming down from Tianmen Cave, they continued along the mountain road, admiring other beautiful views of Tianmen Mountain. Along the way, they saw many strange peaks and rocks, cliffs, and each scene was breathtaking. On an observation deck, they overlooked the winding mountain road, which was like a giant dragon coiled in the mountains, very spectacular.

"Look at this road. It was really not easy to build. This also reflects the wisdom and courage of mankind." Li Xiao said with emotion.

"Yes, humans and nature are interdependent and have created so many wonderful things together." Huang Pengfei nodded in agreement.

Before they knew it, it was already noon. Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei felt a little hungry, so they decided to try the specialty of Tianmen Mountain - Pueraria root powder. In a snack bar, they ordered two bowls of Pueraria root powder. Pueraria root powder is translucent and has a smooth taste. It is sweet and delicious when paired with brown sugar and sesame.

"Well, this Pueraria powder tastes really good. It quenches thirst and fills hunger." Li Xiao said while eating.

"Yes, and Pueraria powder has a lot of nutritional value. It's good for the body." Huang Pengfei also ate it with relish.

After lunch, they continued to play in Tianmen Mountain. In the afternoon, they came to the glass plank road of Tianmen Mountain. The glass plank road hangs on the cliffs, with a total length of about 60 meters. The transparent glass allows people to clearly see the abyss under their feet, which is very thrilling.

Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei walked onto the glass plank road carefully. At first, they were a little scared and their steps were trembling. But slowly, they overcame their fear and began to appreciate the beautiful scenery below. Through the glass, they could see the trees and streams in the valley, as if they were walking in the air.

"Wow, this feeling is so wonderful! Although it's a bit scary, it's really worth experiencing." Huang Pengfei said excitedly.

"Yes, this is also a major feature of Tianmen Mountain. We must bravely challenge ourselves to see more beautiful scenery." Li Xiao encouraged Huang Pengfei, while also enjoying this unique experience himself.

After playing on the glass plank road, they came to the cable car station of Tianmen Mountain and prepared to take the cable car down the mountain. The cable car is about 7455 meters long and is one of the longest alpine passenger cable cars in the world. Sitting on the cable car, they can overlook the beauty of the entire Tianmen Mountain and once again feel the majesty and grandeur of this mountain.

As the cable car slowly descended, the beautiful scenery of Tianmen Mountain gradually faded away, but Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei were deeply impressed. They spent a fulfilling and unforgettable day in Tianmen Mountain, not only enjoying the stunning wonders of nature, but also experiencing many interesting activities and tasting local specialties.

"I am so happy today. Tianmen Mountain really opened my eyes." Huang Pengfei said excitedly.

"Yes, this trip is really meaningful. We will go to many more places next, and there will definitely be more surprises waiting for us." Li Xiao said with anticipation.

After returning to the hotel, they began to plan their next trip. They decided to go to Xi'an, a famous historical and cultural city in China, to experience its long history and rich cultural heritage. In anticipation, they gradually fell asleep and prepared to welcome a new journey...

Leaving the magical Tianmen Mountain, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei embarked on a journey to Xi'an. This ancient capital with a thousand-year history is like a thick history book, exuding a rich cultural atmosphere, attracting them to explore ancient memories.